Travel Planning

News / Technology

Why it's time for travel to enter the metaverse

By Mitra Sorrells | March 24, 2022

Web3 consultant Steve Bambury says the virtual world of the metaverse is very real, and travel brands should act now to create a presence in it. Read More

News / Online

Stasher acquires Cubby to boost travel baggage storage platform

By Linda Fox | March 24, 2022

Cubby will become part of Stasher, whose online platform enables travelers and event participants to store luggage with secure local shops and hotels. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - John Mangelaars of Skyscanner

By Linda Fox | March 22, 2022

John Mangelaars joined Skyscanner as CEO a year ago, after seven years at online travel agency group Travix International, also owned by Trip.com Group. Read More

News / Online

Consumer interest in travel high, but booking frustrations linger

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2022

A survey finds travel ranks as the most enjoyable activity, but it came in fourth based on how much respondents enjoy the process of researching and booking a trip. Read More

News / Online

Family trips, purposeful travel top of mind for leisure travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | March 21, 2022

An American Express Travel survey finds consumers are planning multiple trips this year, with a focus on traveling with family members and a desire to immerse in local culture. Read More

News / Distribution

Mysa unveils corporate alternative accommodation booking and management tech

By Linda Fox | March 21, 2022

The Myo platform offers a booking engine and duty of care protocols as part of its push into corporate travel. Read More

News / Online

Google adds new tools to help hotels reach travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | March 16, 2022

The updates include free hotel booking links on Google Search and Maps. Read More

News / Startups

WhyHotel rebrands to Placemakr, lands $90M investment

By Linda Fox | March 15, 2022

The company is rebranding to reflect its different business divisions of pop-up hotel and mixed-use apartment buildings. Read More

News / Distribution

Flight Centre acquires majority stake in TPConnects

By Linda Fox | March 14, 2022

Flight Centre now owns 70% of the Dubai-based business. Read More

News / Startups

Travel management app Trzmo raises $1.2M

By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2022

The app presents flight itineraries, ground transportation details, weather and currency information and duty-free shopping recommendations in one dashboard. Read More

News / Technology

The wider trends driving business travel recovery

By Linda Fox | March 10, 2022

Many large companies now say they will continue to offer more flexible working going forward enabling employees to choose whether they work from home or the office or both. Read More

News / Distribution

Action speaks louder than data in diversity and inclusion

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2022

Collecting data on diversity and inclusion should not be something that ends up in a drawer, says GBTA's diversity vice chair. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Airheart uses data to help travelers form plans

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2022

The social travel platform which helps users collaborate on and share travel plans, using data to help them see restrictions and get a glimpse of what a destination might be like. Read More