Travel Booking

News / Online

Outdoorsy rides off with $50M to expand its RV rental marketplace

By Mitra Sorrells | January 17, 2019

Peer-to-peer RV rental platform Outdoorsy has raised $50 million in Series C funding that will be used toward continued international expansion. Read More

News / Distribution

On The Beach makes NDC direct connection with Emirates to assist long-haul push

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2019

The online travel agency is claiming it is the first in the U.K. to have a direct connection with Emirates via the carrier’s NDC API. Read More

CEO interview Dreamlines Felix Schneider

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Felix Schneider of Dreamlines

By Mitra Sorrells | January 16, 2019

Dreamlines, with €107 million in funding over seven rounds, is the largest online travel agency for cruises that is based outside North America. Read More

News / Technology

Halo Travel unveiled to bring booking and payments via voice assistant

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2019

WEX and AI.io have partnered to launch Halo Travel, a voice-activated travel booking assistant. Read More

News / Distribution

Inside cruise, part 2: Digging into distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | January 14, 2019

In the second part of our series on cruise, we analyze the sector's distribution model and future outlook. Read More

News / Online

Ryanair closes key part of "Amazon Of Travel" strategy: Ryanair Holidays

By Kevin May | January 14, 2019

The product was a major component of the low-cost carrier's strategy to dive deep into the world of airline retail - but the service has come to an end after just two years. Read More

News / Technology

QOTW: Something about being safe from disruption

By PhocusWire | January 11, 2019

Arnold Donald of Carnival Corporation oversees a model that has worked for decades - yet it is not immune from the technology revolution that has impacted every other corner of the industry. Read More

News / Technology

CES 2019: Carnival's innovation chief on overused words and realistic goals in digital

By Linda Fox | January 11, 2019

A snapshot of views on innovation and disruption from Carnival Corporation's chief experience and innovation officer. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Myths about being the "Amazon Of Travel" (and other retail challenges)

By Kieron Branagan - OpenJaw Technologies | January 10, 2019

I have found that there are a set of common themes and common challenges that come through during conversations with airlines. Read More

News / Distribution

OYO sees big growth in business travelers, eyes further expansion

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2019

OYO Hotels and Homes continues to build up its business travel segment with the recent addition of a booking service for corporates booking their own trips. Read More

News / Technology

IATA Pay looks to reduce payment costs for airlines, completes first test

By Linda Fox | January 9, 2019

IATA Pay, a partnership between Ipagoo and IATA, completes its first test with airlines in a live environment. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Arnold Donald of Carnival Corporation

By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2019

Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation, shares his thoughts on the cruise distribution landscape, how technology is improving the guest experience and advice on what makes a good leader. Read More

News / Distribution

SiteMinder partners with RoomIt to connect hotels directly to TMC clients

By Jill Menze | January 9, 2019

Through a new partnership with RoomIt, the hotel distribution arm of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, SiteMinder is giving its hotel customers direct access to a travel management company’s clients for the... Read More