Travel Booking

News / Online

Tripadvisor in transition as CEO, top exec prepare to depart

By PhocusWire | November 23, 2021

Following news of CEO Steve Kaufer's departure and his appearance at The Phocuswright Conference, it was confirmed Lindsay Nelson is also leaving Tripadvisor. Read More

News / Online

Elude raises $3 million for budget-based travel booking app

By Jill Menze | November 19, 2021

The seed round was led by ATX Venture Partners, bringing Los Angeles-based Elude's total funding to $5 million. Read More

News / Distribution

American Airlines enables direct connection through Winding Tree

By Mitra Sorrells | November 19, 2021

Through the partnership, employees of an unnamed large corporate buyer can book their leisure travel directly with American Airlines, without the use of an intermediary, while still receiving the... Read More

News / Startups

Borrow A Boat raises £1.1M through crowdfunding

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2021

Launched in 2017, Borrow A Boat’s platform includes both peer-to-peer listings as well as boat rental through traditional charter companies. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott joins IHG on Amadeus reservations platform

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2021

Amadeus announced IHG as the launch partner for the technology in 2015 and hoped to bring on similar enterprise level companies to create a community platform in the ensuing years. Read More

News / Online

Google highlights travel trends that will shape travel in 2022

By Jill Menze | November 16, 2021

According to the online search giant, travel will become more meaningful, inclusive and purposeful moving into 2022. Read More

News / Technology

CWT plans $100M technology investment

By Linda Fox | November 16, 2021

The travel management company's $100 million tech investment is part of its $350 million recapitalization program. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Cabana

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Cabana offers a new experience for travelers: luxury comfort and the freedom of mobility. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Femmebnb

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Femmebnb provides an end-to-end travel solution to alleviate safety issues associated with women travel. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Frontdesk

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Frontdesk is the next generation of hospitality, providing short-term rental guests the best experiences of a hotel stay, including contactless check-in, consistency and safety. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: ReTravel Technologies

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

ReTravel is an autonomous cross-selling technology designed to maximize traveler’s value. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Trip.com Group on recovery investment strategies

By Mitra Sorrells | November 12, 2021

In an interview during WiT Experience Singapore 2021, Trip.com Group co-founder and executive chairman James Liang says the company is ready to return to a growth mindset. Read More

News / Distribution

Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability

By Linda Fox | November 11, 2021

A Roadmap to Net Zero report from the WTTC and Accenture says some elements of travel could fully decarbonize before 2030. Read More

News / Startups

Enso Connect bags $2M for rental guest platform

By Linda Fox | November 10, 2021

Enso, which was founded in 2019, offers a guest experience platform combining artificial intelligence-led communication and smart home technologies. Read More