Travel Booking

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: The real key to getting bookings? Inspiring traveler confidence

By PhocusWire | January 29, 2021

The travel industry isn’t good at negative messaging, with one or two exceptions, but some say now is a good time to find some positives by exploiting a little of the negative. Read More

News / Online

How travel app usage paints another picture of travel's fate in 2020

By Linda Fox | January 28, 2021

Travel apps went quiet as the pandemic hit but there were some notable exceptions such as Airbnb and Vrbo. Read More

News / Online

As short-term rental demand slumps, destination markets prove bright spot

By Jill Menze | January 28, 2021

While overall, short-term rental demand dropped by 15.3% in December 2020, demand trends vary considerably by location type. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: MakeYourTripBetter is a collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals

By Jill Menze | January 27, 2021

MakeYourTripBetter is a free, collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals to get tips and advice and plan experiences. Read More

News / Distribution

What's next for airline distribution as IATA pushes its retailing vision?

By Linda Fox | January 26, 2021

IATA lays out our three areas of focus in 2021 to get closer to airline retailing. Read More

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News / Technology

Alliance Reservations Network launches direct group booking technology

By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2021

The system, known as GPS Link, connects ARN’s Group Productivity Solution booking platform with a hotel chain’s central reservation systems. Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines need April bookings increase to prevent financial woes

By Linda Fox | January 25, 2021

Pent-up demand for summer 2021 bookings will provide a much needed boost to airlines. Read More

Opinion / Online

What to know about the new customer travel planning, shopping and booking journey

By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | January 25, 2021

While the travel industry certainly can’t predict quarantine mandates, companies can capitalize on demand by meeting customer conditions. Read More

News / Startups

Co-living startup Gravity raises $1.4M to expand internationally

By Jill Menze | January 22, 2021

The London-based company says it has experienced a period of high growth despite the pandemic. Read More

News / Online

TripActions snags additional $155M, valuation now $5B

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021

TripActions CEO Ariel Cohen says investors came to him toward the end of 2020 due to the company’s “execution in terms of taking market share.” Read More