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Opinion / Online

How to evolve destination marketing for the future of travel

By Katie Anderson and Alli Bolger - Colle McVoy | June 28, 2021

We believe COVID‐19 is allowing the travel industry to reevaluate, readjust and reimagine the definition of sustainable travel and, as a result, what that could mean for the future of destination... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Luxury Travel Hackers makes dream trips for millennials on social media

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2021

Founded by former film and television producer Gary Kohn, Luxury Travel Hackers wants to provide a one-click booking experience to users. The startup has landed early-stage funding led by a former CEO... Read More

News / Online

Travel search terms on Google show scale of pent-up demand

By Linda Fox | June 25, 2021

Searches for the term beach holiday have been steadily rising in 2020 but city breaks are not yet recovering compared to 2019 levels. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Lovu wants to become the app for romance travel

By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2021

Lovu is an app for romance travel booking, with options for users to do it themselves or to work with a travel advisor. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: NaviSavi is an app for sharing short-form travel videos

By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2021

Founded in June 2019, NaviSavi is an app for individuals and businesses to share videos of 30 seconds or less about a destination or experience. Read More

News / Startups

Travello lands $5M investment round to grow travel social network

By Linda Fox | May 31, 2021

Travello, a travel social network, plans to put its latest funding towards further growth and taking advantage of pent-up demand from millennials. Read More

News / Technology

Simpleview invests in location-based marketing company Stroll

By Linda Fox | May 28, 2021

Stroll helps destinations engage with visitors in real time based on their interests. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 66 - David Armstrong and Sebastian Kaatz of HolidayPirates

By PhocusWire | May 27, 2021

Originally a content site, HolidayPirates quickly morphed into a large listings service for discounted air tickets, as told by Armstrong and Kaatz to PhocusWire's Kevin May and David Litwak of Mozio. Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines are finding new ways to boost traveler confidence

By Linda Fox | May 20, 2021

COVID insurance policies and providing consistent information are among measures carriers are taking to entice travelers. Read More

News / Startups

Wellness travel platform Vacayou raises $3.3M

By Mitra Sorrells | May 18, 2021

Vacayou is launching in beta with more than 100 package options such as spa getaways, wellness retreats and active travel experiences.[ Read More

Opinion / Technology

How to help DMOs transform travel through data and technology

By Luca Romozzi - Sojern | May 14, 2021

A modern approach to destination marketing is needed, especially in this upcoming recovery phase, combining technology and collaboration. Read More

News / Startups

Travel tech startup Pluto raises second crowdfund, receives B Corp certification

By Mitra Sorrells | May 13, 2021

London-based Pluto has raised £200,000 on Seedrs and has been recognized for its social and environmental standards. Read More

Opinion / Online

Build now, pay later: How a reimagined booking experience can build customer confidence

By Dan Archer - Freestyle | May 13, 2021

A “build now, pay later” concept offers consumers the freedom they’re after, and could help the recovery of the travel industry. Read More

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News / Online

VIDEO: What's next for travel influencers?

By PhocusWire | May 12, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse: A New Age For Social Media, Travel Mindset’s Jade Broadus discussed how influencers fit into travel marketing strategies as travel resumes. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: How to acquire customers through paid social media campaigns

By PhocusWire | May 11, 2021

PhocusWire spoke to Makoto Rheault-Kihara, Hopper's head of acquisition, about the valuable user insight it gleans from its paid social campaigns Read More

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