Travel Planning

News / Startups

CitySwift raises €5M for public transport intelligence tools

By Linda Fox | October 18, 2022

The Series A investment brings Ireland-based CitySwift's total funding to €8.5 million. Read More

News / Online

Skyscanner wants to help airports understand “passenger leakage”

By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2022

Skyscanner's new tool uses geolocation data from its more than 90 million monthly users to help airports understand the top routes, origins and destinations travelers are searching. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb names OMG! Fund hosts, launches noise-monitoring technology

By Jill Menze | October 17, 2022

Airbnb has announced the recipients of its $10,000,000 OMG! Fund as well as a partnership with Minut to provide noise-monitoring support for hosts. Read More

News / Online

WTTC and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unite for environmental push

By Linda Fox | October 17, 2022

The pair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing both organizations to working together on reducing the environmental impact of the hospitality industry. Read More

News / Online

Zoomcar seeks public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2022

The transaction values the combined company, which will be renamed Zooomcar Holdings, at $456 million. Read More

News / Startups

Selina updates on public listing, reveals roadmap

By Linda Fox | October 13, 2022

The company, which announced a plan to go public via a business combination almost a year ago, says revenue for the first half of 2022 was $86 million, a 142% increase year-on-year. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Voyagu is a new OTA that provides dedicated advisors

By Mitra Sorrells | October 13, 2022

Founded in 2020, Voyagu is a travel management platform and marketplace that connects travelers with advisors that provide service throughout a trip. Read More

News / Technology

Can tech help travel brands meet growing expectations?

By Alfred Siew - Techgoondu | October 13, 2022

Travel executives from Agoda, Klook and more discuss why the industry must work harder to deliver new experiences. Read More

News / Online

TripActions raises $304M for further expansion

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2022

The funds consist of $154 million in equity provided by new and existing investors combined with a $150 million capital structure investment led by Coatue. Read More

News / Distribution

Q&A: Travel Technology Association on DOT transparency proposals

By Robert Sik - Travel Weekly | October 12, 2022

Stewart Alvarez, president of the Travel Technology Association discusses how the DOT's proposal around disclosing ancillary fees might affect members. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb sees big opportunity in Asia's digital nomad market

By Luke Clark - CP5 | October 11, 2022

Airbnb has made a calculated bet on the long-stay worker-traveler niche, but a few things need to be in place first. Read More

News / Startups

Bob W continues buying spree, acquires KOTI

By Linda Fox | October 10, 2022

The acquisition of Finland-based KOTI is Bob W’s second this year following its acquisition of Estonishing Stays in May. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright Conference 2022: A conversation with Tripadvisor’s new CEO

By PhocusWire | October 10, 2022

Matt Goldberg sits down for his first interview as Tripadvisor CEO during The Phocuswright Conference in November. Read More

News / Online

Travello poised for further acquisitions following £5.7M investment

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2022

Australia-based Travello will use the funds to strengthen its position in the destination as well as take advantage of the pent-up demand for travel experiences as the industry recovers. Read More