Travel Planning

News / Online

Tripadvisor makes moves to spin off Viator

By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2022

In its Q4 and full-year 2021 financial report, Tripadvisor says it has filed a confidential S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to a possible initial public offering of... Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott direct booking share up vs. OTA channels

By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022

GDS share of bookings have taken the "biggest dip" while OTAs benefited from the increase in leisure business Read More

News / Online

Lonely Planet acquires trip planner Elsewhere

By Kevin May | February 16, 2022

Elsewhere has a highly vetted network of local, in-destination travel partners to assist with building itineraries for users. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb ends 2021 with 25% revenue growth over 2019

By Jill Menze | February 15, 2022

Despite the continued effects of the pandemic, Airbnb posted record Q4 numbers and said 2021 was the best year in its history. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre plots recovery as profits lag

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2022

Sabre expects adjusted EBITDA to exceed pre-pandemic levels only by 2025, as travel continues its slow recovery from the impact of the coronavirus. Read More

News / Online

Heygo drives virtual travel forward with $20M investment

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2022

Heygo enables users to travel from home regardless of physical, financial and environmental challenges Read More

News / Startups

Cogo acquires eScoot in mobility aggregator consolidation

By Linda Fox | February 14, 2022

Cogo and eScoot help users find and book electric scooters, bikes, cars and mopeds in cities across Europe. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Lightly helps travel brands accommodate families

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2022

Created by a mother who experienced frustration when traveling with her baby, Lightly provides essential products such as diapers, crib sheets and swaddle blankets for hotels and other travel companies. Read More