Travel Planning

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News / Online
New Tripadvisor CEO on the future of travel
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2022
Matt Goldberg recently completed his first 100 days as president and CEO of Tripadvisor, but he says “people should be writing a book about the second 100 days because that’s where the action is.” Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Aeronology
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Aeronology has created a simple, full-service “point of sale” travel booking platform for travel advisors, universities, government and corporate organizations. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Chooose
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Chooose is the all-in-one platform to bring climate action into every customer experience. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Fora
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Fora is a new kind of travel agency, with a modern, tech-forward and inclusive approach. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: Hotelverse
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
Hotelverse seeks to disintermediate hotel sales by providing a value proposition that cannot be replicated by the intermediary channel. Read More
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: NeoKe
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023: NeoKe
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
NeoKe is a digital identity infrastructure empowering friction-free travel around the world. Read More
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Opinion / Online
How experiences will drive trip planning in 3 charts
By Douglas Quinby - Arival | November 15, 2022
The shift in demand toward experiences will reshape how and when consumers plan and purchase their travel. Read More
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News / Distribution
Accelya appoints ex-Sabre boss as CEO
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2022
Sam Gilliland was CEO of Sabre for 10 years until 2013 and has since spent time across roles in private equity, financial services and fintech. Read More
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News / Online
Uber adds Viator content, expands Uber Travel to 10K cities
By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2022
The Uber app now enables booking of a curated collection of Viator experiences in 14 cities around the United States, with the bookings fully managed by Viator.  Read More
Booking's acquisition of ETraveli could hit regulatory snags
News / Online
Booking's acquisition of ETraveli could hit regulatory snags
By Linda Fox | November 11, 2022
A year ago Booking Holdings announced its €1.6 billion takeover of ETraveli, whose brands include Gotogate, Flygresor, Seat24, Mytrip, virtual interlining technology provider TripStack and Flight... Read More
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News / Startups
On-demand car rental startup Kyte raises $60M for expansion
By Jill Menze | November 10, 2022
The Series B round will help Kyte on its mission to become “the world’s largest operator of electrified fleets.” Read More
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News / Online
HomeToGo boosted by last-minute summer bookings
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2022
Vacation rental marketplace HomeToGo has reported booking revenue of €43 million for the third quarter of 2022. Read More
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News / Online
OTAs look to longer-term value for marketing dollars
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2022
Direct relationships, channels and loyalty programs are seen as the way forward as OTAs seek a shift from classic performance channels. Read More
Studies see possible muted fall, return of holiday travel
News / Online
Studies see possible muted fall, return of holiday travel
By Kathryn Walson | November 9, 2022
A new report reveals consumers are price-shopping on online travel agencies because of economic concerns. Read More
Limehome lands €45M to fund more European expansion
News / Startups
Limehome lands €45M to fund more European expansion
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2022
The investment in the Germany-based business comes from new investors AW Rostamani Group and Capital Four, as well as existing investors HV Capital, Picus Capital and Lakestar. Read More
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