Travel Planning

Announcing The Phocuswright Conference 2023 Innovation: Launch Winners
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Announcing The Phocuswright Conference 2023 Innovation: Launch Winners
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2023
Eleven companies presented in Phocuswright Innovation Launch and the winners represent the most promising of this elite group. Read More
How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
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How to capture Gen Z travelers’ interest on social media
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023
Meta, Snap Inc. and Hostelworld share steps to take for brands looking to attract a younger traveling audience on social media. Read More
Airbnb acquires GamePlanner.AI
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Airbnb acquires GamePlanner.AI
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2023
Airbnb emphasizes artificial intelligence focus with a near $200 million acquisition. Read More
Travel M&A activity heats up in post-pandemic era
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Travel M&A activity heats up in post-pandemic era
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2023
The report tracked a total of 1,758 companies sold between 2014 and Q3 2023 with the majority of the deals taking place in Europe, 42%, and the United States, 38%. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Dharma
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Dharma
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Dharma's mission is to connect the world through the power of shared experience. We plan and sell trips hosted by the world’s most inspiring people and brands. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Eilago
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Eilago
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Eilago wants to make travel fun and connected while helping travelers save money and experience travel responsibly. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Greether
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Greether
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Greether is a marketplace for female travelers to book verified local women greeters wherever they travel, who then personalize travel experiences based on the travelers' interests.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Jerne
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Jerne
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Jerne helps creators and experience providers navigate their commercial agreements, control and monetize their user generated content assets and track affiliate sales and marketing ROI. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Kindred
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Kindred
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
By sharing their places with those they trust, Kindred members unlock a lifestyle richer with travel and human connection, staying in vetted, comfortable homes for a fraction of the cost of a... Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: SquadTrip
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: SquadTrip
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
SquadTrip’s B2B software-as-a-service helps travel agents save time managing group with an all-in-one marketing, booking and payment platform. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Turneo
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Turneo
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Turneo is an e-commerce platform for hotels and other travel brands that want to offer experiences to their guests.  Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Unravel
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Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Unravel
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Unravel is a shoppable video feed of the world's most instagrammable experiences - an “embedded travel” platform that combines the serendipitous discovery of TikTok with the utility of Expedia.  Read More
Will these 5 U.S. consumer trends continue into 2024?
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Will these 5 U.S. consumer trends continue into 2024?
By Phocuswright Research | November 13, 2023
Phocuswright’s U.S. Consumer Travel Report 2023 provides a snapshot of American travelers’ recent behavior and travel sentiment in the post-pandemic environment.   Read More
Earnings roundup: Vacasa, HomeToGo, Amex GBT and Despegar
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Earnings roundup: Vacasa, HomeToGo, Amex GBT and Despegar
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2023
A roundup of the third quarter 2023 earnings for travel companies, including Amex GBT, Despegar and HomeToGo. Read More
More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says
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More than one-third of leisure travelers have used GenAI tools, report says
By Morgan Hines | November 10, 2023
More than half of leisure travelers who have used generative artificial intelligence planning tools booked most or all of the recommendations provided by the chatbot. Read More