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Expedia Group launches new social impact, sustainability strategy

By Jill Menze | September 7, 2022

Expedia Group's Open World social impact and sustainability strategy addresses the traveler experience, community engagement and environmental impact. Read More

News / Startups

Payments startup SquadTrip launches platform targeting millennial group travelers

By Kathryn Walson | September 7, 2022

The Black-owned SaaS platform helps travel professionals target millennials by offering flexible payment installments, Apple Pay checkout and promo codes. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor enables businesses to display "identity" attributes

By Mitra Sorrells | September 6, 2022

Hotels and restaurants in the U.S. and Canada can display attributes such as Black-owned or woman-owned on their Tripadvisor profile. Read More

News / Startups

Nectar nets $25M credit facility to help rental operators

By Linda Fox | September 6, 2022

The startup plans to use the financing to provide short-term rental owners and operators with advances on their cashflow. Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: RatePunk is a browser extension that finds the cheapest hotel price

By Kathryn Walson | September 6, 2022

Launched in February, RatePunk scans major booking websites’ algorithms and compares hotel prices. Read More

News / Online

Looking ahead into the Middle East travel market

By PhocusWire | September 6, 2022

According to Phocuswright’s Middle East Travel Market Report 2021-2025, the region is poised for a bright future. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why airport self-service technology is crucial now

By Richard Dinkelmann - ICM Airport Technics | September 2, 2022

Forward-thinking airports are embracing self-service technology, resulting in increased efficiency and an improved passenger experience. Read More

News / Online

eDreams Odigeo reports "all-time records" in bookings and revenue

By Linda Fox | August 31, 2022

Spain-based eDreams Odigeo says its performance is predominantly driven by its Prime subscription service. Read More

News / Technology

Vouch launches pre-arrival platform for hotels to earn revenue via upselling

By Kathryn Walson | August 31, 2022

Hotels maintain full control of pricing and inventory on offerings, including room upgrades, spa packages and third-party ancillary services. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Digital distribution key to fixing travel's "weak link"

By Noam Toister - Bookaway Group | August 30, 2022

Travelers expect online capabilities, and booking a bus ticket or ferry ride in advance should be as easy as booking a flight or room. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer

By PhocusWire | August 30, 2022

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe, Yesh Munnangi explained the importance of approaching problems from the traveler perspective. Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: Moliving’s solar-powered mobile suites enable off-the-grid travel

By Kathryn Walson | August 30, 2022

Moliving's mobile suites are engineered to harvest enough solar energy to be fully independent from the power grid. Read More

News / Online

Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships

By Linda Fox | August 29, 2022

With Evolve, Hopper Homes adds about 24,000 properties to its supply. Read More

News / Online

Celitech raises $1.2M to expand eSIM service coverage areas

By Kathryn Walson | August 29, 2022

Founded in 2018, Celitech’s proprietary API enables travel businesses to offer co-branded eSIM service that can be bundled with other products. Read More

News / Distribution

The road ahead for ground transportation

By PhocusWire | August 29, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, executives from ground transportation companies Trainline, Blacklane and Door2Door discussed current challenges and future priorities. Read More

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