Travel Booking

News / Distribution

Despegar reports 32% hit to Q1 bookings, renegotiates Best Day acquisition

By Linda Fox | May 6, 2020

Despegar says bookings are down 32% and revenue is down 43% as it puts cost-cutting measures in place. Read More

News / Startups

Futurestay announces $2.4M venture round, plans for "runway into 2022"

By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2020

Short-term vacation rental technology provider Futurestay has raised $2.4 million in a venture round. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb lays off 25% of staff, cuts back investment in hotels, transportation

By Jill Menze | May 5, 2020

As a result of the effects of the COVID-19 crisis, Airbnb is eliminating 1,900 jobs and cutting investment across business units. Read More

News / Technology

Experts warn companies to prepare for security breaches when travel restrictions lift

By Linda Fox | May 5, 2020

Travel companies may have seen an increase in phishing attacks due to the volume of refunds issued recently, but experts say they should brace for security breaches as restrictions lift. Read More

News / Startups

Tough decisions and new goals - Stasher's survival story

By Linda Fox | May 4, 2020

Stasher shares how the startup is fighting for survival and confronting how travel might be different in the future. Read More

News / Technology

New product displays COVID-19 stats on airline, hotel and OTA websites

By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2020

Bacarai's new SmartCheck product pulls publicly available COVID-19 data from cities around the world. Read More

News / Online

Hospitality reports point to uptick in hotel activity

By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2020

RateGain and STR have released data that hints at a slight increase in demand for hotel rooms. Read More

News / Distribution

How aviation should plan for a different sector to emerge post-coronavirus

By Linda Fox | April 30, 2020

No one can safely predict how long it will take for the industry to bounce back, but aviation experts are hoping for a return to 80% of pre-COVID-19 levels in two to three years. Read More

News / Startups

Frontdesk secures $6.8M Series A, targets longer stays due to COVID-19

By Mitra Sorrells | April 30, 2020

Frontdesk has secured a $6.8 million Series A round from its existing investors as it aims to provide an alternative to lengthy apartment leases. Read More

News / Startups

Diving trips platform Zublu adds $1M in seed funding

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2020

The round was led by Wavemaker Partners, with Mana Impact, She1k and angel investors also participating. Read More

News / Distribution

Behind GetYourGuide's strategy of zero bookings and zero layoffs

By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2020

The Berlin-based tours and activities brand has implemented voluntary reductions in hours and pay for more than half of its employees to cut expenses at a time when it expects no new revenue. Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines could look to subscription services as a core part of revenue going forward

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2020

PROS looks at whether airline annual subscription services could be a strong revenue stream for carriers in the wake of coronavirus. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Coronavirus is reshaping the airport experience of the future, part 1

By Omar Abou Faraj - Dubz | April 28, 2020

Airport technology and new customer interfaces can play a huge role in making the industry more resilient during a pandemic crisis, not to mention bringing in massive and sustainable operational and... Read More