Travel Booking

How the travel industry can benefit from embedded insurance
Opinion / Online
How the travel industry can benefit from embedded insurance
By Noam Shapira - Pattern | July 15, 2022
Embedded insurance offers benefits to consumers, insurers and third-parties. Read More
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News / Online
Banks look to travel to boost customer loyalty
By Mitra Sorrells | July 15, 2022
Capital One, American Express and Revolut are among the banks partnering with travel brands. Read More
KKday gets $95M infusion to expand its footprint in Asia
News / Startups
KKday gets $95M infusion to expand its footprint in Asia
By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022
Taiwanese experiences platform KKday plans to "double down" on current initiatives including partnering with its merchants and OTAs to digitize their businesses. Read More
Amadeus invests in climate tech specialist Chooose
News / Technology
Amadeus invests in climate tech specialist Chooose
By Linda Fox | July 14, 2022
Chooose specializes in the integration of climate action options in the customer booking process. Read More
Online travel packages site VakantieDiscounter gets fresh investment
News / Online
Online travel packages site VakantieDiscounter gets fresh investment
By Linda Fox | July 14, 2022
Netherlands-based online travel agency VakantieDiscounter provides holiday package deals and is part of Otravo. Read More
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News / Online
Vrbo outranks other OTAs as most downloaded travel app
By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022
Vrbo had 10 million downloads in the first half of 2022 – the same amount it had in all of 2021. Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: Mobee Travel helps people with disabilities travel around the world
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2022
Executives from Mobee Travel explain the comprehensive services the startup provides for people with accessibility needs. Read More
Ariane Gorin on Expedia Group’s reimagined marketplace
News / Online
Ariane Gorin on Expedia Group’s reimagined marketplace
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2022
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Ariane Gorin says the "sky's the limit" in what's possible with Expedia Group's  technology. Read More
Swvl acquires shared mobility platform Urbvan
News / Startups
Swvl acquires shared mobility platform Urbvan
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2022
The acquisition of Mexico-based Urbvan is Swvl’s sixth this year. Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Dhruv Shringi of Yatra
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2022
Dhruv Shringi is co-founder and CEO of Yatra, having launched the company in 2006 and listing it on the Nasdaq 10 years later. Read More
From OTAs, travelers want more price predictability, travel updates
News / Online
From OTAs, travelers want more price predictability, travel updates
By Kathryn Walson | July 13, 2022
According to a report from OAG, North American travelers say OTAs can improve the booking experience through better price predictability and more real-time updates. Read More
VIDEO: Atlas wants to help travelers discover the world - affordably
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Atlas wants to help travelers discover the world - affordably
By PhocusWire | July 13, 2022
Atlas founder and CEO Mary Li explains how the travel tech company facilitates the booking of inexpensive airfare. Read More
Holibob raises $12M to strengthen tours and activities tech
News / Distribution
Holibob raises $12M to strengthen tours and activities tech
By Jill Menze | July 12, 2022
Holibob says the Series A round will help capitalize on the tours and activities distribution specialist’s recent growth. Read More
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News / Online
Google, Travalyst and more on travel’s path to sustainability
By PhocusWire | July 12, 2022
Travel leaders from Google, Travalyst, Booking.com and Byway discuss current efforts and future plans related to sustainable travel. Read More
Amadeus report
News / Online
Difficulty making payments sours guests’ hotel experience
By Kathryn Walson | July 12, 2022
Guests are twice as likely to experience anxiety and uncertainty when making hotel payments than in making everyday payments. Read More
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