Travel Planning

News / Startups

India’s TravClan raises $4.7M to help agents digitize operations

By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2022

TravClan helps travel agent set up websites, connect to suppliers and manage their online marketing. Read More

News / Startups

Update: Swvl, Zeelo acquisition agreement terminated

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2022

Plans for shared mobility and transit company Swvl to acquire smart bus platform Zeelo have been called off. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: It’s not on guests to make short-term rentals safer

By PhocusWire | April 29, 2022

The short-term rental industry must do a better job of vetting travelers – but not at the expense of well-meaning guests. Read More

Opinion / Online

Asia’s travelers are back with new preferences and expectations

By Hermione Joye - Google | April 29, 2022

Google shares data on recovery in APAC and how travel companies can seize the opportunity to capture consumer interest. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Raus wants to be the digital platform for off-grid stays

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2022

The startup, which wants to expand beyond Germany, has received total funding of €3.2 million with the founders of TIER and HomeToGo among investors. Read More

News / Online

Airbus looks to the crowd for metaverse innovation

By Linda Fox | April 27, 2022

The company has partnered with HeroX to find innovative ways to use the metaverse in the travel process. Read More

News / Technology

The increasing ways the metaverse plays a role in travel

By Linda Fox | April 27, 2022

Almost two-thirds of consumers say they have already purchased a virtual product or participated in a virtual experience in the past year. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Gary Morrison of Hostelworld

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2022

Gary Morrison became CEO of Hostelworld in late 2018, joining from Expedia where he was head of retail. Read More

News / Online

Amex GBT outlines environmental strategy

By Jill Menze | April 26, 2022

In the company’s ESG Report 2021, Amex GBT outlines its commitment to operating its business in “the most sustainable manner possible." Read More

News / Startups

Trip-planning app Out of Office takes off with $3.5M in funding

By Jill Menze | April 22, 2022

Launched in August 2021, Out of Office gives travelers inspiration and planning tips based on where their friends have traveled in the past. Read More

News / Online

Holibob boosts tours distribution tech with acquisition of TourismSolved

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2022

The combined companies will offer SaaS, distribution and success-based marketing to activity operators and retailers. Read More

News / Distribution

Will the travel industry still be talking about NDC in five years?

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2022

Speakers at a CAPA Airline Leader Summit share their thoughts on the future of airline distribution. Read More

News / Technology

Lyft boosts bike-share presence with PBSC acquisition

By Linda Fox | April 20, 2022

The acquisition is expected to double the size of Lyft’s current micromobility offering, with PBSC having 7,500 stations and 95,000 bikes across 15 countries. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Business travel, sustainability must co‐exist in era of mobility

By Vivi Cahyadi Himmel - AltoVita | April 18, 2022

These key factors will drive conversions in the business travel space and help address climate change. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: A step in the right direction for climate awareness

By PhocusWire | April 15, 2022

A new framework creating uniform principles related to flight emissions data is an example of the type of collaborative effort needed to move the industry forward on the path to sustainability. Read More

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