Travel Planning

ShareTrip gets $500K infusion to digitize Bangladesh travel sector
News / Online
ShareTrip gets $500K infusion to digitize Bangladesh travel sector
By Kathryn Walson | August 9, 2022
Founded in 2014, ShareTrip points to an "immense opportunity" to digitize Bangladesh's tech sector. Read More
Consumers rank travel top spending priority, want buy-now-pay-later options
News / Technology
Consumers rank travel top spending priority, want buy-now-pay-later options
By Jill Menze | August 8, 2022
According to an Amadeus study, consumers consider travel their highest priority when it comes to discretionary spend, and 75% want pay-by-installment options.   Read More
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Q&A: WeRoad CEO on Booking.com, rapid growth and automation
By Linda Fox | August 5, 2022
WeRoad CEO D'Amico discusses what he brings to the startup, remaining pressures of the pandemic and plans for the future. Read More
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Tripadvisor recovers close to 2019 levels in Q2 2022
By Linda Fox | August 4, 2022
Tripadvisor says the strongest recovery in Q2 2022 came from its Viator and the Fork segments. Read More
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News / Online
Uber broadens ground transport offering via Omio partnership
By Linda Fox | August 4, 2022
The deal will enable Uber users to search and book international and national rail and coach trips via the app. Read More
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Boatsetter sails away with $38M for rental marketplace
By Jill Menze | August 4, 2022
Launched in 2014, Boatsetter's marketplace connects boat owners and licensed captains to renters. Read More
Booking Holdings nearly doubles revenue in Q2 2022
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Booking Holdings nearly doubles revenue in Q2 2022
By Jill Menze | August 3, 2022
Revenues for Q2 2022 were up 99% year-on-year to $4.3 billion, while room nights booked surpassed 2019 levels. Read More
Can a chatbot alone manage travel disruptions?
News / Technology
Can a chatbot alone manage travel disruptions?
By Kathryn Walson | August 3, 2022
While chatbot technology in travel has evolved, it can't replace everything a live agent can accomplish. Read More
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News / Online
Arbitrip hotel booking platform snapped up by Israel's Talma Shlomo
By Linda Fox | August 3, 2022
Israel-based Talma Shlomo has embarked on an M&A program to expand its presence globally. Read More
Uber doubles revenue to $8.1 billion in Q2 2022
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Uber doubles revenue to $8.1 billion in Q2 2022
By Jill Menze | August 2, 2022
Gross bookings for the quarter also reached an all-time high, growing 33% to $29.1 billion. Read More
Egencia and Tripactions on business travel evolution
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Egencia and Tripactions on business travel evolution
By PhocusWire | August 2, 2022
Egencia and TripActions executives discuss improving the traveler experience and the evolving role of travel managers at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More
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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
Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka
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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
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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
My Method... How Mapo Tapo drove efficiency for its tours via Easol
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
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