Travel Planning

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: Thrust Carbon

By PhocusWire | November 15, 2021

Thrust Carbon is a carbon intelligence platform that is easy to integrate, delivers market leading accuracy and total transparency. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Trip.com Group on recovery investment strategies

By Mitra Sorrells | November 12, 2021

In an interview during WiT Experience Singapore 2021, Trip.com Group co-founder and executive chairman James Liang says the company is ready to return to a growth mindset. Read More

News / Distribution

Travel industry urged to be more ambitious on sustainability

By Linda Fox | November 11, 2021

A Roadmap to Net Zero report from the WTTC and Accenture says some elements of travel could fully decarbonize before 2030. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: RemoteDream helps travelers find and book work-friendly hotels and hostels

By Jill Menze | November 10, 2021

Founded in 2021, the startup caters to remote workers, travelers on workations and digital nomads. Read More

News / Technology

My Method... A tale of two zoos and conversational technology

By Don White - Satisfi Labs | November 9, 2021

Travelers have put the spotlight on the trip planning process during the pandemic and providing reassurance to tourists has led to the implementation of new technologies. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor CEO Steve Kaufer to retire after two decades at helm

By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2021

Tripadvisor announced the news in tandem with its financial report for the third quarter of 2021. Kaufer says he will remain in his position until a successor is named. Read More

News / Technology

The hospitality industry's €768B journey to net zero

By Linda Fox | November 8, 2021

The accommodations industry is responsible for 10% of the total tourism sector's annual emissions. Read More

News / Online

Uber reports $2.4B loss but mobility "reignited"

By Linda Fox | November 5, 2021

Uber says mobility gross bookings hit $10 billion in Q3 and airport activity is increasing in the U.S. Read More

News / Online

Amazon to offer travel in India via MakeMyTrip

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2021

The deal is part of Amazon Pay’s bid to add value by offering more services to consumers in the country. Read More

News / Online

EaseMyTrip acquires Traviate for B2B hotels push

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2021

EaseMyTrip hopes to gain a new revenue stream through the acquisition of Traviate. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Growth trends and challenges for travel startups

By PhocusWire | November 2, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Trippers CEO Charlotte Franzellin explains why the travel planning app launched amid the pandemic and the challenges of entering the travel tech space. Read More

News / Online

Trivago eyes Spring for return of normal travel

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2021

The company has seen gains in net income, total revenue and EBITDA as a result of a recovery in referral revenue and qualified referrals in Europe and the Americas. Read More