Travel Planning

News / Startups

SkySquad secures $1M to help travelers navigate the airport

By Jill Menze | June 10, 2022

Through the SkySquad platform, travelers can book an airport assistant to help them get from car door to gate. Read More

News / Technology

Minieye tops up Series D for autonomous driving tech

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022

Minieye brings its Series D round to a close with $120 million to invest in its autonomous driving technology. Read More

News / Technology

Travel industry sees marketing potential in web3

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022

Travel marketers are keen to explore technologies such as the metaverse, AI and NFTs. Read More

News / Distribution

Business travel programs fail to consider LGBTQ+ travelers

By Linda Fox | June 8, 2022

A poll by the Business Travel Show Europe reveals LGBTQ+ travelers are the least well provided for in travel programs. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Overcoming the complexities of multimodal travel

By PhocusWire | June 8, 2022

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Omio’s Naren Shaam explains the opportunities and challenges in digitizing ground transportation. Read More

News / Online

Hopper extends trip protection to third-party bookings

By Linda Fox | June 7, 2022

With Hopper's Standalone Trip Protection, travelers can purchase insurance via Hopper's app for flights booked elsewhere. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Basubu is a marketplace for wellness travel

By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2022

Basubu launched in September 2021 after its founders say they noticed increased demand for travel built around wellness experiences, such as yoga, meditation, painting, cooking, hiking and more. Read More

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News / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2022: Sustainability in the spotlight

By PhocusWire | June 6, 2022

Leaders from the Travalyst Coalition, Booking.com, Google and Byway Travel come together to discuss the travel industry's path to sustainability during Phocuswright Europe. Read More

News / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2022: How intermediaries are mastering the middle

By PhocusWire | June 3, 2022

A panel at Phocuswright Europe will discuss the opportunities and challenges for intermediaries in Europe. Read More

News / Online

Tripscout raises $14M, launches hotel booking through Instagram

By Mitra Sorrells | June 2, 2022

Tripscout is creating a private hotel booking platform that offers rates the company says are typically 25% to 75% below public hotel booking sites. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Boundless Life creates communities for digital nomad families

By Jill Menze | June 2, 2022

Boundless Life is a collection of communities comprising private homes, co-working spaces, an education system and recreational hubs for slow-traveling families in destinations around the world. Read More