Travel Booking

News / Online

Value remains most important factor for U.S. and French buyers of travel online

By Linda Fox | November 26, 2019

Research from Amadeus highlights most important factors in online booking as well as influences on purchasing decisions. Read More

Interview / Distribution

Brand Business - Arjan Dijk of Booking.com

By Linda Fox | November 25, 2019

As chief marketing officer, Arjan Dijk is responsible for the strategy and implementation of brand, social and performance marketing of Booking.com worldwide. He was previously vice president for global... Read More

News / Distribution

Hahn Air issues first airline ticket via Winding Tree blockchain

By Mitra Sorrells | November 19, 2019

Germany's Hahn Air says it has issued the first blockchain-powered air ticket. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Bryan Dove

By PhocusWire | November 19, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Up next: Bryan Dove of Skyscanner. Read More

News / Startups

Cover Genius adds $10M in Series B for growth in the U.K., U.S. and Asia

By Linda Fox | November 19, 2019

Cover Genius, an insurance technology specialist, is plotting growth after landing $10 million in Series B funding. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2020: Cruisewatch

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019

Cruisewatch scans more than 25,000 cruise sailings for good bargains, maintains a price history for five years, reads through 250,000 cruise reviews and alerts users when the price drops. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2020: SnapTravel

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019

SnapTravel has developed an AI-powered chatbot that sources through thousands of hotels to find the best deals based on price, location, quality and overall value. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb adds checks and balances to Experiences in bid to boost trust

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2019

Further to recently announced initiatives to verify hosts and homes, Airbnb is also planning "trust" upgrades to its Experiences product. Read More

News / Online

Airport transportation marketplace Jayride raises $3.5M to build out product and tech

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2019

Airport transfer marketplace Jayride has raised $3.5 million to develop its product and technology. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Amadeus talks trends, Innovation and platform

By Mark Bedard | November 18, 2019

If the current hospitality industry could be summed up in a single word it could be this: evolution. Nearly everything we know about the guest and the industry is evolving. Read More

News / Technology

Hopper acquires GDX Travel, advancing NDC capacity and geographic growth

By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2019

The deal gives Hopper direct access to more than 25 regional and low-cost carriers in Latin America via IATA’s NDC. Read More

News / Online

Skyscanner pivots from original model, becomes marketplace with bookings

By Kevin May | November 14, 2019

The U.K.-based company is at pains to point out that it is not "becoming an online travel agency" - instead it is offering a three-pronged approach to connecting users with air tickets. Read More

News / Distribution

Removing friction from travel is Expedia's "Everest" goal

By Jill Menze | November 14, 2019

Expedia Group is seeking to connect customers partners more intelligently as part of a bid to make it locally relevant. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: CruiseDirector creates new online platform for booking no-fee luxury cruises

By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2019

CruiseDirector is an online platform for travelers to book luxury ocean, river, yacht and expedition cruises with no booking fees and a best price guarantee. Read More