Travel Booking

Interview / Technology

By Linda Fox | August 27, 2019

Kurt Ekert took the reins of CWT in April 2016. He has spent many years in the travel technology and distribution industry including a number of senior roles at Travelport. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Anyplace wants to make flexible-term housing as easy to book as hotels

By Jill Menze | August 27, 2019

Anyplace is a B2C marketplace where travelers can book fully furnished accommodations on a monthly basis. Read More

business travel part 4 data management for leakage

News / Technology

Business travel, part 4: How data management can minimize trip "leakage"

By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2019

Data management tools are enabling corporate travel managers to capture and analyze data from off-channel bookings to minimize leakage. Read More

News / Online

TravelLocal brings broadcaster Channel 4 on board for Series A funding

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2019

TravelLocal is getting airtime from Channel 4 as it brings the U.K. broadcaster on for its Series A funding. Read More

News / Distribution

Expedia Group fully acquires CanadaStays to boost vacation rental presence up north

By Jill Menze | August 22, 2019

CanadaStays, with which Expedia Group has had a strategic partnership since 2015, will be integrated into the Vrbo brand. Read More

News / Startups

ClaimCompass raises $1.3M to develop its flight compensation technology

By Mitra Sorrells | August 22, 2019

This latest funding, a late seed/pre-Series A round, brings the company's total funding to date to just over $2 million. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Jan Gerlach of Peakwork

By Linda Fox | August 21, 2019

Peakwork was founded in 2009 and provides software to connect supply from airlines, bedbank and other travel companies with online and off distributors. Read More

News / Distribution

TUI eyes tours and activities opportunities, makes progress on digital platforms

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2019

TUI is not ruling out further acquisitions in the tours and activities space as it looks to grow its holiday experiences division further. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

What’s next for Google’s expansion into vacation rentals?

By James Burrows - Rentals United | August 16, 2019

With Google entering the vacation rental market, what future developments could impact direct bookings, guest experience, customer ownership and the current ecosystem? Read More

News / Startups

European RV-sharing platform PaulCamper raises €7M for expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2019

Berlin-based RV sharing site PaulCamper has raised €7 million in Series A funding. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Careful what you wish for: Attribute-based selling isn't all it's cracked up to be

By Tim Peter - Tim Peter & Associates | August 15, 2019

It doesn't seem that guests really need attribute-based selling, and it's unrealistic to assume that the model will both improve prices for guests and drive more revenue. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Doug Anderson of American Express Global Business Travel

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2019

The CEO of the global TMC discusses business travel pain points, the impact of NDC in the corporate channel and new startups entering the market. Read More