Travel Booking

News / Online

Travelers less concerned with social media, destination politics when finding and planning travel

By Jill Menze | October 29, 2018

Travelers are increasingly relying on technology to assist with their travel experiences, however, some of their travel preferences and choices may deviate from common thinking. Read More

News / Distribution

The metasearch model, part 4: Startup space

By Mitra Sorrells | October 29, 2018

Compared to other aspects of travel, metasearch has not seen as much activity from startups. For our final piece in this series, we explore the question of why, with insights from a venture... Read More

News / Online

The hotel email marketing trends that can help boost ROI

By Jill Menze | October 26, 2018

Compared to other marketing channels such as social media, direct mail or paid search, email delivers the highest returns on investment for hoteliers. But the contents - and timing - of emails sent by... Read More

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright with ... Dhruv Shringi

By PhocusWire | October 26, 2018

As co-founder and CEO of Yatra, Dhruv has led the company from its launch in 2006 with three people to a company of some 2,400 people. Read More

News / Distribution

Expedia records another positive quarter, double-digit growth in revenue and bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | October 25, 2018

Expedia Group saw its gross booking increased $2.5 billion, or 11% year-over-year, in the third quarter of 2018, fueled by growth in Brand Expedia, HomeAway, Hotels.com and Expedia Partner Solutions.... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: The Travel Corporation on the sun shining on activities

By Kevin May | October 25, 2018

As the online end of the tours and activities sector has received a massive bump in interest over recent years, groups such as The Travel Corporation have watched on with huge interest. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Mapify's social travel platform lets users discover and plan trips

By Linda Fox | October 25, 2018

Founded about 18 months ago, Mapify is a mobile-first platform that aims to improve the trip planning experience. The startup has raised $1.3 million to date and counts Airbnb among its partners. Read More

News / Startups

OYO launches in Indonesia, will invest $100 million and reach 35 cities

By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2018

Indian hospitality startup OYO has launched in Indonesia, starting with 30 properties operated under lease or franchise agreements in three cities. Read More

News / Distribution

Skyscanner becomes first travel search engine to join NDC Exchange

By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2018

Skyscanner has joined NDC Exchange, an industry-owned marketplace created by ATPCO and SITA to facilitate adoption of IATA’s New Distribution Capability. Read More

News / Distribution

GoEuro doubles its funding with new round of $150M

By Mitra Sorrells | October 23, 2018

Berlin-based GoEuro has raised $150 million to grow its multimodal travel booking platform, which currently works with more than 800 providers across Europe. Read More

News / Technology

Business travel essential but frustrating, survey finds

By Mitra Sorrells | October 23, 2018

A gap in the user experience between consumer and corporate travel platforms leaves many business travelers frustrated – and booking outside of approved tools. Read More

Interview / Technology

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Matt Curtis

By PhocusWire | October 23, 2018

As founder of Smart City Policy Group which he set up a year ago, Curtis works with governments and companies to formulate regulations for emerging technology and the sharing economy. Read More