Travel Booking

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News / Technology
What Apple’s BNPL offering means for travel
By Jill Menze | June 22, 2022
Apple may be a major player entering the buy-now-pay-later field, but specialists in travel may have an advantage. Read More
EasyGuide lands £1M for TV advertising push
News / Startups
EasyGuide lands £1M for TV advertising push
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2022
EasyGuide is a standalone entity offering tours and activities under the “easy” family of companies. Read More
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News / Technology
Cryptocurrency platform Binance partners with Splyt for rides and experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2022
Binance is integrating ride-hailing and experiences from Splyt so users can book and pay with cryptocurrency. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: TripStax brings its data core to corporate travel
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: TripStax brings its data core to corporate travel
By Linda Fox | June 17, 2022
TripStax is targeting small- to medium-size TMCs with its technology platform, which offers booking, traveler profile and back-office services. Read More
Distribusion raises €30M to expand ground transportation platform
News / Startups
Distribusion raises €30M to expand ground transportation platform
By Linda Fox | June 15, 2022
Distribusion wants to expand its B2B marketplace beyond its current presence in Europe and Latin America. Read More
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News / Startups
More travel startups get into NFT game
By Mitra Sorrells | June 14, 2022
Two new startups are launching with solutions that use NFTs, one for brands and one to help travelers track trips. Read More
Sabre on hospitality marketplace development, attribute selling
News / Technology
Sabre on hospitality marketplace development, attribute selling
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2022
Sabre Hospitality solutions senior vice president Frank Trampert discusses the evolution of hotel technology, marketplace development and the need for investment. Read More
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News / Online
Holisto latest to seek public listing via SPAC
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2022
The business combination values Holisto at $405 million with the deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022. Read More
Airbnb adds new safety feature for solo travelers
News / Online
Airbnb adds new safety feature for solo travelers
By Jill Menze | June 13, 2022
Airbnb will automatically activate a special in-app experience when a solo guest books a private or shared room. Read More
Sykes gains caravan rentals foothold with latest acquisition
News / Online
Sykes gains caravan rentals foothold with latest acquisition
By Linda Fox | June 13, 2022
Sykes has acquired UKcaravans4hire, which offers about 6,000 holiday homes in the U.K. Read More
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News / Online
JetBlue's trip booking platform adds Peek, Vacasa inventory
By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2022
JetBlue's trip booking platform Paisly now includes activities inventory from Peek and vacation rentals from Vacasa. Read More
Minieye tops up Series D for autonomous driving tech
News / Technology
Minieye tops up Series D for autonomous driving tech
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022
Minieye brings its Series D round to a close with $120 million to invest in its autonomous driving technology. Read More
Travel industry sees marketing potential in web3
News / Technology
Travel industry sees marketing potential in web3
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022
Travel marketers are keen to explore technologies such as the metaverse, AI and NFTs. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: Overcoming the complexities of multimodal travel
By PhocusWire | June 8, 2022
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Omio’s Naren Shaam explains the opportunities and challenges in digitizing ground transportation. Read More
Hopper extends trip protection to third-party bookings
News / Online
Hopper extends trip protection to third-party bookings
By Linda Fox | June 7, 2022
With Hopper's Standalone Trip Protection, travelers can purchase insurance via Hopper's app for flights booked elsewhere. Read More
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