Travel Planning

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
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Hot topics for hospitality
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Hot topics for hospitality
By PhocusWire | May 20, 2022
Executives from three of Europe's top hotel groups gather on Center Stage at Phocuswright Europe to discuss the industry's challenges, opportunities and outlook. Read More
WTTC calls on governments to introduce a digital travel portal
News / Technology
WTTC calls on governments to introduce a digital travel portal
By Jill Menze | May 20, 2022
In a new report, the WTTC outlines how governments can implement a digital travel portal to check a traveler’s health status prior to traveling. Read More
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News / Technology
Hotels develop VR "twins" as first step into metaverse
By Mitra Sorrells | May 20, 2022
Hotels are beginning to develop virtual representations of their physical properties, which will eventually live in the metaverse and support sales and marketing. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel fintech momentum builds as industry looks to boost revenue
By Linda Fox | May 17, 2022
Travel companies plan to equal or increase investment in fintech products and services this year. Read More
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News / Online
HomeToGo updates 2022 outlook amid continued growth
By Linda Fox | May 17, 2022
HomeToGo attributes continued growth to customer acquisition and retention as well as technology. Read More
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News / Technology
Mass transit software provider Optibus raises $100M at $1.3B valuation
By Jill Menze | May 17, 2022
Tel Aviv-based Optibus claims it’s the first “unicorn” dedicated to the public transportation sector. Read More
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News / Online
Uber adds new travel feature, party bus and EV bookings in product update
By Jill Menze | May 16, 2022
As part of its super app strategy, Uber has unleashed new features designed to capture the end-to-end travel journey. Read More
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News / Technology
Google Maps get a boost with immersive view
By Linda Fox | May 16, 2022
The Google Maps update will begin rolling out later this year with cities including London, Los Angeles and Tokyo to come first. Read More
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News / Online
Getaround plans public listing via SPAC
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2022
The company has agreed to merge with InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp with a value of $1.2 billion for the combined entity. Read More
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