Travel Planning

News / Online

Google's three best practices to capture travel demand

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022

As travel-related searches increase, Google offers tips on how brands can use data to drive bookings. Read More

News / Online

Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka

By WiT | August 2, 2022

Both companies say the collaboration will provide growth opportunities in domestic and international markets. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Govy aims to capitalize on demand for weekend getaways

By Kathryn Walson | August 1, 2022

Govy designs each trip package and "pushes" it to consumers through a visual feed similar to a social media platform. Read More

News / Technology

My Method... How Mapo Tapo drove efficiency for its tours via Easol

By Daniele Calvo Pollino - Mapo Tapo | August 1, 2022

Experience tours provider Mapo Tapo saved time and opened up more options to travelers by switching to Easol's integrated platform. Read More

News / Distribution

Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022

Accor's reorganization, dubbed “turbo,” will create two units within the hotel group. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Google on the motivations, expectations of leisure travelers

By PhocusWire | July 29, 2022

Google shares a preview of findings from its upcoming "Expectations of the Evolving Traveler" report. Read More

News / Startups

Tripbtoz expands to Singapore, San Francisco with Series B raise

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 29, 2022

The Seoul-based online travel agency has raised $8 million to-date. Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip halves loss, sees revenue recovery in all segments

By Linda Fox | July 27, 2022

MakeMyTrip's revenue from air ticket, hotels and bus ticket sales have all improved significantly in the quarter. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: HalalBooking - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022

HalalBooking helps halal-conscious families find hotels that meet their specific needs. Read More

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News / Online

Hopper, Trivago and Etraveli on innovating from the middle

By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, the travel intermediaries discussed innovation strategies, mergers and acquisitions and economic challenges. Read More

News / Distribution

Consumer demand fuels $70B airport mobility opportunity

By Jill Menze | July 26, 2022

Travelers say they are open to booking airport mobility from their flight or travel vendors, though they’re often unaware of options. Read More

News / Startups

Spotnana raises $75M Series B to grow cloud-based travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2022

Since its launch last fall, Spotnana says it has added several corporate customers, including Brex, as well as TMCs and technology partners using its system. Read More

News / Startups

Qstay lands $6.5M to accelerate hospitality concept growth

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2022

The Dubai-based hospitality concept wants to have more than 600 vacation rental units by the end of 2023. Read More

Opinion / Online

We need a better CO2 metric - here it is

By Scott Gillespie - tClara | July 25, 2022

Achieving any significant climate goal requires aligning actions by airlines, companies and their travelers. The critical question is to which goal are we aligning? Read More