Travel Booking

News / Online

HomeToGo spends €40M to buy E-Domizil, plots further purchases

By Linda Fox | March 31, 2022

Germany-based e-domizil is said to have more than 370,000 homes across its brands. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The art of “flirting” and generating revenue for hotels

By Shawn Tarter & Steve Turk | March 31, 2022

Investing in technology to entice travelers as they’re booking can help hoteliers drive incremental revenue and improve customer satisfaction. Read More

News / Startups

Twitter to thank for rental software Uplisting’s $300K haul

By Jill Menze | March 30, 2022

Uplifting secured the funds after its co-founder sent a message to an investor from Calm Company Fund. Read More

News / Technology

Accor confirms switch to D-Edge for central reservations tech

By Linda Fox | March 29, 2022

D-Edge was formed by Accor in 2019 by merging Fastbooking and Availpro. Read More

News / Distribution

Q&A: Travelport on IPO, Russia, growth plans

By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2022

Travelport CEO Greg Webb and COO John Elieson answer questions about the company and the industry. Read More

News / Startups

Kyte secures $200M for on-demand car rental expansion

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2022

The credit financing for the San Francisco-based company comes from Goldman Sachs and Ares Global Management. Read More

News / Online

Hopper outperformed all other OTA apps in 2021

By Jill Menze | March 25, 2022

According to a report from Apptopia, Hopper grew 494% in 2021, overtaking Airbnb as the leader in market share by monthly active users. Read More

News / Online

Trip.com Group's overseas brands rebound as China remains closed

By Linda Fox | March 24, 2022

Executive chairman James Liang says the company will emerge stronger from the pandemic. Read More

News / Technology

Why it's time for travel to enter the metaverse

By Mitra Sorrells | March 24, 2022

Web3 consultant Steve Bambury says the virtual world of the metaverse is very real, and travel brands should act now to create a presence in it. Read More

News / Online

Stasher acquires Cubby to boost travel baggage storage platform

By Linda Fox | March 24, 2022

Cubby will become part of Stasher, whose online platform enables travelers and event participants to store luggage with secure local shops and hotels. Read More

News / Online

Snaptrip adds to U.K. accommodation portfolio with Independent Cottages acquisition

By Jill Menze | March 23, 2022

Snaptrip Group says it is buying Independent Cottages for a “seven-figure fee.” Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - John Mangelaars of Skyscanner

By Linda Fox | March 22, 2022

John Mangelaars joined Skyscanner as CEO a year ago, after seven years at online travel agency group Travix International, also owned by Trip.com Group. Read More

News / Online

Consumer interest in travel high, but booking frustrations linger

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2022

A survey finds travel ranks as the most enjoyable activity, but it came in fourth based on how much respondents enjoy the process of researching and booking a trip. Read More

News / Online

Family trips, purposeful travel top of mind for leisure travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | March 21, 2022

An American Express Travel survey finds consumers are planning multiple trips this year, with a focus on traveling with family members and a desire to immerse in local culture. Read More