Travel Planning

News / Startups

Bookaway develops ground transport management tech to bring operators online

By Linda Fox | July 21, 2022

The company has built technology in-house for the APAC region and acquired a company to serve the LATAM market. Read More

News / Online

Travel brands expand TikTok presence to reach new audiences

By Kathryn Walson | July 21, 2022

Travel providers including Booking.com, Kayak and Carnival Cruise Line outline their TikTok strategies. Read More

News / Online

Luggage shipping service Sherpr launches trade unit as baggage turmoil continues

By Jill Menze | July 20, 2022

With Sherpr’s trade service, tour operators, travel agents and advisors can add luggage shipping onto customers’ bookings. Read More

News / Online

Last-minute flight bookings in Europe down from 2019

By Kathryn Walson | July 20, 2022

Last-minute reservations for flights within Europe were down 44% from 2019 levels as of July 10, according to new research by ForwardKeys. Read More

News / Distribution

Q&A: Marriott Vacations Worldwide on digital strategy

By Jill Menze | July 18, 2022

Marriott Vacations Worldwide EVP and chief brand and digital strategy officer Lori Gustafson explains the company's digital-first approach to timeshare. Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: Group Reservation System - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | July 18, 2022

Group Reservation System is a leisure group-focused SaaS platform connecting hotels and travel providers. Read More

News / Technology

Flyr Labs swoops up Newshore for airline e-commerce tech

By Linda Fox | July 15, 2022

Spain-based Newshore helps airlines improve the customer experience and boost online direct sales through its e-commerce, customer management and content management technology. Read More

Opinion / Online

How the travel industry can benefit from embedded insurance

By Noam Shapira - Pattern | July 15, 2022

Embedded insurance offers benefits to consumers, insurers and third-parties. Read More

News / Online

Banks look to travel to boost customer loyalty

By Mitra Sorrells | July 15, 2022

Capital One, American Express and Revolut are among the banks partnering with travel brands. Read More

News / Startups

KKday gets $95M infusion to expand its footprint in Asia

By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022

Taiwanese experiences platform KKday plans to "double down" on current initiatives including partnering with its merchants and OTAs to digitize their businesses. Read More