Travel Planning

News / Online

Booking.com on mobile app usage, consumer trends

By Linda Fox | June 23, 2022

PhocusWire talks to Booking.com's Arjan Dijk about shifting consumer habits and providing a contextual experience. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb highlights unique properties through funding campaign

By Linda Fox | June 22, 2022

The company is providing $100,000 each to 100 people to create a unique property. Read More

News / Technology

What Apple’s BNPL offering means for travel

By Jill Menze | June 22, 2022

Apple may be a major player entering the buy-now-pay-later field, but specialists in travel may have an advantage. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: TripStax brings its data core to corporate travel

By Linda Fox | June 17, 2022

TripStax is targeting small- to medium-size TMCs with its technology platform, which offers booking, traveler profile and back-office services. Read More

News / Online

Travel experience remains challenging for LGBTQ+ consumers

By Jill Menze | June 17, 2022

According to a new Booking.com study, travelers want more tailored recommendations from travel brands. Read More

News / Technology

Insured Nomads buys travel shopping Chrome app Peanut

By Jill Menze | June 16, 2022

Peanut is a free Google Chrome extension that provides real-time information on COVID requirements, flight delays and more. Read More

News / Startups

Distribusion raises €30M to expand ground transportation platform

By Linda Fox | June 15, 2022

Distribusion wants to expand its B2B marketplace beyond its current presence in Europe and Latin America. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Digital, data and distribution driving growth in rail

By PhocusWire | June 15, 2022

Trainline chief technology officer Milena Nikolic discusses how the rail sector can innovate to meet consumer needs. Read More

News / Startups

More travel startups get into NFT game

By Mitra Sorrells | June 14, 2022

Two new startups are launching with solutions that use NFTs, one for brands and one to help travelers track trips. Read More

News / Technology

Sabre on hospitality marketplace development, attribute selling

By Linda Fox | June 14, 2022

Sabre Hospitality solutions senior vice president Frank Trampert discusses the evolution of hotel technology, marketplace development and the need for investment. Read More