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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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