Travel Booking

Alaska Airlines launches new accommodations platform with Expedia Group
News / Distribution
Alaska Airlines launches new accommodations platform with Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2024
“Stays by Alaska Vacations” is the airline's latest expansion of the airline's travel product offering and tie-up with its loyalty program. Read More
Klook taps TikTok for experiences booking via social app
News / Distribution
Klook taps TikTok for experiences booking via social app
By Linda Fox | August 21, 2024
The move is part of the Asia-based company's drive to attract Gen Z and millennial travelers.   Read More
STARTUP STAGE: JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences
By Mileva Sapic | August 20, 2024
JrnyOn empowers creators to travel with their audiences without the logistical burden and provide customers with a seamless experience from beginning to end. Read More
Sonder writes new chapter with Marriott licensing deal, new funding
News / Distribution
Sonder writes new chapter with Marriott licensing deal, new funding
By Linda Fox | August 19, 2024
Sonder, which has faced challenges recently including a delisting from the Nasdaq and job cuts, will have access to $146 million to drive growth as well as help with the integration of its... Read More
Experience industry leaders still see room to grow in changing landscape
News / Online
Experience industry leaders still see room to grow in changing landscape
By D.J. Catron | August 19, 2024
At Phocuswright Europe, leaders from Viator, Tiquets and TourRadar spoke about how travel experiences could continue thriving even as Google and others play bigger roles in the sector.   Read More
The top 15 global travel markets: North America, APAC and Western Europe lead the way
News / Online
The top 15 global travel markets: North America, APAC and Western Europe lead the way
By Phocuswright Research | August 19, 2024
The global travel industry is back on track, surging by 24% in 2023 to hit $1.5 trillion, with the top 15 markets closely resembling those at the top of the list in 2019. Read More
Wizz Air’s marketing gimmick shows need for more regulation of aviation emissions
Opinion / Distribution
Wizz Air’s marketing gimmick shows need for more regulation of aviation emissions
By Justin Francis - Responsible Travel | August 19, 2024
Responsible Travel's chairman Justin Francis discusses how marketing ploys designed to entice already frequent flyers to fly are irresponsible in light of climate challenges. Read More
Despegar sells destination management company, boosts AI agent
News / Online
Despegar sells destination management company, boosts AI agent
By Linda Fox | August 16, 2024
Despegar has made a number of updates to its AI agent Sofia and has further plans to integrate the technology into its B2B platforms. Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Holibob, RedAwning, Cloudbeds, AirDNA and more
News / Online
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Holibob, RedAwning, Cloudbeds, AirDNA and more
By PhocusWire | August 16, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup. Read More
The role of DMOs in helping their partners effectively use AI
News / Technology
The role of DMOs in helping their partners effectively use AI
By Morgan Hines | August 16, 2024
As travelers begin to use AI search engines and agents for trip planning, should DMOs play a role in helping their suppliers understand how to use the technology to drive revenue?   Read More
Latin America super app Rappi on using its travel products to drive loyalty
News / Online
Latin America super app Rappi on using its travel products to drive loyalty
By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2024
 About a year after Rappi partnered with Marriott in Mexico, the integration has extended to the super app’s users in Colombia, Chile, Peru, Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay.    Read More
Short-term rentals feeling pinch of overtourism backlash
News / Online
Short-term rentals feeling pinch of overtourism backlash
By D.J. Catron | August 15, 2024
While strict new regulations in New York, Barcelona and others pose threats, the STR industry sees hope in more balanced approaches in Valencia and the European Union.   Read More
HomeToGo reports Q2 booking revenues high
News / Technology
HomeToGo reports Q2 booking revenues high
By Linda Fox | August 13, 2024
The vacation rental marketplace and software subscription business believes its short breaks offering and recurring revenues are helping growth. Read More
OYO raises $174 million in Series G funding
News / Startups
OYO raises $174 million in Series G funding
By Linda Fox | August 13, 2024
The company says the funding, which has come from a number of investors including OYO founder Ritesh Agarwal, will go toward growth. Read More
Wizz Air partners with Caravelo on all-you-can-fly subscription
News / Online
Wizz Air partners with Caravelo on all-you-can-fly subscription
By D.J. Catron | August 13, 2024
Subscribers who pay a single annual payment up front can fly as much as they want during the next 12 months as long as they book within 72 hours before departure.   Read More
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