Travel Planning

Opinion / Online

Google Maps: A new direct channel for tour operators and activities

By Brennen Bliss – Propellic | November 6, 2023

Google Maps has been evolving to serve travelers and travel brands over the past few years, and its newest major update could lead to increased direct bookings for tour operators and activities. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

The role of travel insurance for customer experience and loyalty

By PhocusWire | November 6, 2023

Allianz Partners US CEO Jeff Wright discusses innovation in travel insurance and how effective solutions can serve as an extension of travel suppliers' brands and drive customer loyalty. Read More

News / Startups

Where are they now? Checking in with PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023

By Morgan Hines | November 6, 2023

Twenty of our Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023 let us know how they’re doing nearly a year after they were named to our list. Read More

News / Online

Expedia ad concerns in search results raised in antitrust suit

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2023

Comments from Expedia Group chair Barry Diller have surfaced during the Google antitrust trial. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre reports revenue gains in Q3 but losses increase

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2023

Sabre president and CEO Kurt Ekert said the financial results exceeded expectations. Read More

News / Online

Trivago Q3 hit by less favorable market conditions

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2023

The company reported a €26 million decrease to total revenue of €158 million for the quarter versus the same period in 2022. Read More

News / Online

Superhog raises nearly $6.7M in Series A funding

By Morgan Hines | November 2, 2023

Superhog has received $6.7 million in funding as it seeks to revolutionize security around short-term rentals. Read More

News / Online

The positive and negative impacts of travel on destinations

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023

A report from Economist Impact and Booking.com assesses the social, environmental and economic impact of visitors on destinations. Read More

News / Online

AirAsia holding company seeks U.S. listing for Capital A International

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023

The business combination would see Capital A International, a new investment and strategic development company, become a stand-alone public company in the United States. Read More

News / Technology

Kasa Living raises $70M to expand property portfolio

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023

The company operates multifamily apartments, single-family homes and boutique hotels in cities including Seattle, Chicago and Denver. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip makes gains across air ticketing, hotels as travel demand remains high

By Linda Fox | October 31, 2023

The Gurugram, India-based business attributed its revenue gains for the quarter to elevated travel demand. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Could company-paid leisure travel be a new distribution channel?

By Emilie Dumont – Digitrips | October 31, 2023

Some corporations now incentivize employees by paying for holidays – could this trend could be a new B2B2C sales channel for the travel industry? Read More

News / Technology

Aviation executives talk balancing data advances with technical debt

By Linda Fox | October 31, 2023

Airlines rely on data throughout the organization, but challenges around technical silos and legacy systems persist and carriers are cautious of the hype of AI. Read More