Travel Booking

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Mathias Hedlund of Etraveli

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2020

Etraveli chief executive Mathias Hedlund talks to Phocuswire about acquisitions, airline distribution and sustainability. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why the short-term rental industry needs to pay attention to niche sites

By James Burrows - Rentals United | January 14, 2020

For the short-term rental industry to reach new customers, get new business and elevate revenue, niche sites are worth taking seriously. Read More

News / Distribution

Omio launches in North America with 20 partners, 23,000 routes

By Mitra Sorrells | January 14, 2020

Omio is adding routes in the United States and Canada to its multimodal transportation platform. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Wayfarer Points changes travel loyalty programs through gamification

By Steven Lerner | January 13, 2020

Wayfarer Points is a portal that connects travelers with non-public deals. Read More

News / Technology

My Method... How Musement amplified speed and conversion for mobile users

By Fabio Zecchini - Musement | January 10, 2020

Tours and activities supplier Musement used Google AMP to speed up load times for mobile users and improve the conversion rate. Read More

News / Technology

Coupa Software acquires corporate travel technology provider Yapta

By Mitra Sorrells | January 8, 2020

Business spend management software company Coupa has acquired Yapta, which provides airfare and hotel price assurance technology. Read More

News / Startups

FCM Travel Solutions invests in business travel startup Shep

By Jill Menze | January 7, 2020

Shep, one of PhocusWire's Hot 25 Startups for 2019, will lend its browser extension technology to FCM Travel Solutions' platforms. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Justin Francis of Responsible Travel

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2020

The online travel agency was one of the first to offer carbon offsetting in 2002, just a year after co-founder Justin Francis created the brand with Harold Goodwin. Read More

News / Online

Holiday deals site Icelolly gets £2M in funding to push marketing efforts

By Steven Lerner | January 7, 2020

Holiday comparison and deals platform Icelolly will boost its marketing strategy following a £2 million investment from Silicon Valley Bank. Read More

News / Startups

Hospitality startup The Guild bags $25M to fuel market expansion

By Steven Lerner | January 6, 2020

The Guild wants to expand its alternative accommodation operations into new cities and develop guest-friendly technology for business travelers. Read More

News / Distribution

Air India signs distribution agreement with Amadeus, Sabre out in the cold

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2020

The new agreement comes after Sabre pulled the government-owned carrier from the GDS last week and legal wranglings between Air India and Amadeus in 2018. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Solo travel and its promising business opportunity

By Eric Gnock Fah - Klook | January 6, 2020

Klook's Eric Gnock Fah explains why travel industry leaders should keep tabs on skyrocketing global interest in solo travel. Read More

News / Online

Endeavor buys luxury activities brand On Location Experiences for a reported $660M

By Steven Lerner | January 3, 2020

Sports and entertainment content company Endeavor Group Holdings has bought a majority stake in On Location Experiences, a high-end activities provider and the official hospitality... Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair LIVE - Tim Choate of RedAwning

By Linda Fox | January 2, 2020

After building two technology startups, Tim Choate founded RedAwning in 2010. The company offers branded vacation rentals as well as technology services to property owners and managers. Read More