Travel Planning

News / Online

VIDEO: Airbnb on rental regulation and working with communities

By PhocusWire | September 28, 2021

Airbnb's Chris Lehane discusses the platform's work with governments and local authorities during the PhocusWire Pulse: Rentals On The Rise event. Read More

News / Online

Turismocity raises $6M and acquires Brazilian travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2021

Argentina-based Turismocity says it is planning more acquisitions and investments as it aims to become one of the world's top travel companies. Read More

News / Online

Lonely Planet axes legendary Thorn Tree travel community

By Kevin May | September 27, 2021

The site was created in 1996 as a mechanism for travelers to share recommendations and discuss destinations and services ahead of, during and after their trips. Read More

Opinion / Online

Do online travel agencies suffer from brand blindness?

By Chris Torres - Tourism Marketing Agency | September 27, 2021

To grow a successful brand, online travel agencies need to refocus how they brand and market their services. Read More

News / Technology

Lufthansa enables digital health verification via mobile

By Linda Fox | September 24, 2021

The Traveler ID technology means passengers can scan their vaccination or test status via QR codes on mobile. Read More

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Tripadvisor revamps Plus, shifts discounts to cash-back

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2021

Just three months after launching in the U.S., Tripadvisor is shifting its primary benefit for Plus subscribers from discounts at booking to cash-back at check-in. Read More

News / Technology

Emirates unveils Oculus virtual reality experience

By Linda Fox | September 17, 2021

The virtual reality technology enables passengers to explore the cockpit and view the cabins, first class experience and other onboard facilities. Read More

Opinion / Online

Neverending tourism and how it can drive recovery

By Digital Innovation in Tourism Observatory - Politecnico di Milano | September 17, 2021

Neverending tourism concept identifies the extension of the travel experience in time and space, made possible by digital solutions. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

What's next for NDC: Content investment and innovation

By Adam Knights - ATPI | September 15, 2021

NDC might be viewed as a quiet storm that TMCs must prepare for as part of their role in offering content from multiple airline sources. Read More

News / Distribution

The hurdles in the way of NDC critical mass

By Linda Fox | September 13, 2021

Amadeus says there will be a number of years of transition before NDC gets to critical mass. Read More

News / Technology

Travel innovation "faceoff" brands unveiled for Business Travel Show

By PhocusWire | September 13, 2021

The companies will present their services in series of head-to-head battles at the in person event, which takes place later this month. Read More

News / Online

Travel + Leisure debuts travel subscription service

By Jill Menze | September 8, 2021

Called Travel + Leisure Club, the subscription service offers members access to preferred pricing, concierge services, exclusive experiences and a magazine subscription for $9.95 per month. Read More