Travel Planning

Startup Stage: Boundless Life creates communities for digital nomad families
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
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News / Startups
Borrow A Boat beats target, raises £1M in 24 hours
By Linda Fox | May 31, 2022
The U.K-based company has raised funding through crowd campaigns in the past landing more than £1 million late last year.   Read More
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News / Online
Agoda's Omri Morgenshtern talks localization, startup culture and leadership skills
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | May 31, 2022
Omri Morgenshtern talks to WebinTravel's Yeoh Siew Hoon about stepping into the CEO shoes and current trends in Asia. Read More
My Method... Travizory uses tech to screen arrivals
News / Online
My Method... Travizory uses tech to screen arrivals
By Jill Menze | May 31, 2022
The immediate priority was to try and streamline the health screening process. Read More
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News / Startups
18 startups advance in first Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch
By PhocusWire | May 27, 2022
The startups move on to the semifinal round in August, where six will be chosen to compete in the finals at WiT Singapore. Read More
Qantas acquires 51% of travel packages business TripADeal
News / Online
Qantas acquires 51% of travel packages business TripADeal
By Linda Fox | May 26, 2022
The Australian carrier wants to boost its leisure offering to loyalty program members through the acquisition. Read More
eDreams Odigeo continues growing travel discount club
News / Online
eDreams Odigeo continues growing travel discount club
By Linda Fox | May 26, 2022
The OTA says it continues to make strong progress toward a target of 25 million subscription members in 2025. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
The far and wide implications of Uber’s new charter service
By Christian Watts - Magpie Travel | May 26, 2022
With the right plan, Uber Charter could dominate the bus charter industry – and that’s a good thing. Read More
MakeMyTrip narrows losses, looks to international recovery in 2022
News / Online
MakeMyTrip narrows losses, looks to international recovery in 2022
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2022
The OTA reported a full-year loss of $30 million for the year ending March 31, 2022, compared to $68 million for 2021. Read More
Chain4Travel lands £3.6M in funding for blockchain platform
News / Startups
Chain4Travel lands £3.6M in funding for blockchain platform
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2022
The Switzerland-based company was launched by former Peakwork and Hotelplan executives. Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures
By Jill Menze | May 25, 2022
Bruce Poon Tip founded small group adventure travel company G Adventures in 1990 and leads as CEO still today. Read More
Accessible travel platform Mobee raises €1.5M in funding
News / Startups
Accessible travel platform Mobee raises €1.5M in funding
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2022
The company offers accessible accommodation and activities via its platform. Read More
Q&A: Steve Hafner on the development of Kayak for Business
News / Technology
Q&A: Steve Hafner on the development of Kayak for Business
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022
Kayak's CEO talks launching Kayak for Business in the pandemic, competition and future functionality. Read More
A hotelier's guide to Google Analytics 4
Opinion / Technology
A hotelier's guide to Google Analytics 4
By Sam Weston - 80 Days | May 23, 2022
It's an end of an era: Google is sunsetting Universal Analytics. Here's what hotels need to know the successor, Google Analytics 4. Read More
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From Our Partners / Distribution
Q&A: The growth potential of Central and Eastern Europe’s tourism sector
By Szallas Group | May 23, 2022
Szallas Group, a leading domestic online travel agency in Central and Eastern Europe, recently published its comprehensive report about the region's tourism. Read More
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