Travel Booking

Opinion / Online

Four trends that will shape business travel in 2021

By Alex Kaluzny - Egencia | December 30, 2020

For C-suites and travel managers, acknowledging and adapting to these trends will be an essential part of building traveler confidence and reintroducing in-person meetings. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: SmartNomad wants to make trip planning a one-click experience

By Linda Fox | December 29, 2020

The New York-based company initially wants to offer the service to online travel agencies and travel management companies. Read More

News / Distribution

Tourism organizations need to rethink their success metrics in 2021

By Celine Chaussegros - Sojern | December 28, 2020

Tourism boards with limited resources can no longer rely on outdated metrics to deliver results. Read More

News / Startups

Navisteps raises $1M to develop its corporate travel technology

By Linda Fox | December 23, 2020

Singapore-based Navisteps will use its $1M in funding for market expansion in Asia. Read More

News / Technology

Tech challenges (and coronavirus) were the focus for rental managers in 2020

By Linda Fox | December 22, 2020

Short-term rental managers wouldn't wave away the pandemic with a magic wand, according to a Hostfully report. Read More

News / Technology

Sabre, HelloGbye partner to give TMCs AI automation services

By Mitra Sorrells | December 22, 2020

The integration of HelloGbye’s AI technology will enable Sabre’s TMC clients to automate responses to inbound booking requests. Read More

News / Technology

Digital payments could go backwards with hidden charges pushing travelers to use cash

By Linda Fox | December 21, 2020

Digital payments have accelerated during the pandemic with travelers switching to contactless cards and mobile options. Read More

News / Distribution

Lufthansa Group, Sabre sign new distribution agreement

By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2020

The companies say the go-live plan for NDC will be shared in the first half of 2021. Read More

News / Online

Four travel CEOs on thriving through 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | December 17, 2020

The CEOs of Serko, RedDoorz, Journera and Hopper detail what they've done to finish 2020 on a strong note. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: WKND curates local weekend adventure packages

By Mitra Sorrells | December 15, 2020

WKND is targeting millennials with what it calls a retreats-as-a-service platform that provides personalized adventure packages within a three-hour drive. Read More

News / Technology

European Commission sets mobility strategy, aims for 90% emissions cut

By Linda Fox | December 14, 2020

Over 80 initiatives have been folded into ten key areas for action including sustainability projects, such as zero-emission airports and ports, as well as healthy and sustainable inter-urban and urban... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: OYO on doubling down on what works during a pandemic

By Kevin May | December 14, 2020

OYO's strategy to get into the rental accommodation business could eventually be seen, once the dust settles on the pandemic, as a bit of a lifeline for the business. Read More

News / Online

AirAsia boss on the Google threat and extending the brand

By Linda Fox | December 11, 2020

AirAsia Group boss Tony Fernandes believes airlines will end up outbidding each other on Google. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Airbnb's Joe Gebbia talks milestone IPO

By Jill Menze | December 11, 2020

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia speaks to Airbnb's debut on the public markets, how it has adapted during the pandemic and the company’s long-term vision. Read More