Travel Booking

STARTUP STAGE: Rootze compares transport options for travelers to stay in budget
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Rootze compares transport options for travelers to stay in budget
By Linda Fox | February 6, 2020
France-based Rootze, led by founder and CEO Sophie Pastol, helps travelers find and compare transport options that fit their budget. Read More
Turo rides off with an extra $30M in Series E funding, new celebrity investors
News / Online
Turo rides off with an extra $30M in Series E funding, new celebrity investors
By Steven Lerner | February 6, 2020
Several celebrities, most notably NFL star Larry Fitzgerald and rapper 2 Chainz, are now shareholders in Turo. Read More
How Kiwi.com is becoming the first virtual global supercarrier
From Our Partners / Distribution
How Kiwi.com is becoming the first virtual global supercarrier
By Julia Gumeniuk - Kiwi.com | February 5, 2020
Oliver Dlouhý, CEO and co-founder of Kiwi.com, shares the company’s journey and its brand-new vision.   Read More
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News / Distribution
Travel suppliers need to be thinking more about "second wallets"
By Linda Fox | February 3, 2020
With newer technologies enabling the creation of more personalized offers, it's time for travel to enter the age of complete retailing, according to a report. Read More
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News / Distribution
VIDEO: How SAS is taking action towards more sustainable flying
By Linda Fox | January 30, 2020
The carrier for Denmark, Norway and Sweden cautions that if the industry cannot “quickly articulate and communicate a plan” for more sustainable flying, the easy answer is just to stop flying. Read More
In The Big Chair - Bryan Dove of Skyscanner
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Bryan Dove of Skyscanner
By Linda Fox | January 29, 2020
The Skyscanner boss talks to PhocusWire about being a CEO, the company's recent development into a marketplace and sustainability. Read More
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News / Online
Despegar acquires Mexico’s Best Day Travel Group for $136M
By Mitra Sorrells | January 27, 2020
Argentina-based Despegar will acquire Mexico's Best Day Travel Group. Read More
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News / Distribution
eDreams Odigeo acquires Waylo to strengthen hotel division
By Linda Fox | January 27, 2020
eDreams Odigeo says it is acquiring Waylo to boost its hotels and dynamic packages business. Read More
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News / Online
Daytrip gets €1M, aims to overtake Uber in countries served
By Steven Lerner | January 27, 2020
Daytrip, a platform that connects travelers with local drivers, received the investment as part of an ongoing Series A round. Read More
Furthering its digital ambitions, Lonely Planet launches experiences
News / Online
Furthering its digital ambitions, Lonely Planet launches experiences
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2020
Lonely Planet Experiences launches via a partnership with Intrepid Travel to offer day and multi-day sustainable tours. Read More
How the corporate travel industry is tackling climate change
News / Online
How the corporate travel industry is tackling climate change
By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020
The corporate travel community is tackling climate change with a focus on education, open dialogues and reducing carbon by traveling less. Read More
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News / Online
Increased focus on offers and customer service are top asks from travelers
By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020
A global survey of travelers from Expedia Partner Solutions highlights the most important booking, payment and customer service factors. Read More
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News / Online
By-the-hour hotel booking site ByHours adds €8M to launch U.S. operations
By Steven Lerner | January 22, 2020
Angel Ventures and DILA Capita led the Series B equity round, with participation by previous investor Howzat Partners. Read More
arc-investment-nutravel
News / Technology
ARC boosts corporate travel services with majority stake in NuTravel
By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2020
ARC has taken a majority stake in NuTravel to accelerate delivery of omnichannel solutions for corporate travel. Read More
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News / Online
Hopper to pay for carbon offsets for all bookings, challenges top travel CEOs to follow suit
By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2020
Hopper Trees is a new initiative that covers the cost of carbon offsets for all flights and hotels booked in the Hopper app. Read More
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