Travel Planning

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VIDEO: Focusing on the opportunities for travel's recovery

By PhocusWire | August 30, 2021

With mass vaccinations taking place in many countries and the industry attempting to become operational once more, attention is turning to how companies can and should take advantage of the opportunites... Read More

Opinion / Online

Three ways travel brands can capitalize on pent-up demand

By Brian Burch - StackAdapt | August 27, 2021

With digital marketing, travel brands have a unique opportunity to reach an audience that is eager to purchase. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Una is an AI-powered digital travel agent

By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2021

XOKind is building AI agents that help people plan and make decisions more easily starting with its travel product, Una. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Motourismo helps motorcyclists book trips worldwide

By Linda Fox | August 25, 2021

Motourismo is a search and booking platform for motorcycle trips and helps riders ship their motorcycles where required. Read More

News / Online

The state of digital advertising in travel

By Jill Menze | August 24, 2021

A new report from Sojern seeks to understand how COVID-19 has impacted budget, ad spend, allocation by channel and how advertisers are thinking about the future of ad tech. Read More

News / Startups

Swvl acquires Shotl, expands shared transport service

By Linda Fox | August 20, 2021

Shared mobility and mass transit provider Swvl has grown its presence to 16 countries through the acquisition of Spain-based Shotl. Read More

Opinion / Online

How subscription models can democratize luxury travel

By Brent Handler - Inspirato | August 20, 2021

Subscription-based innovations can bridge the affluent consumer’s desire for seamless travel experiences with accelerated upside for B2B travel purveyors. Read More

News / Online

Former Orbitz, Vacasa execs invest in group travel planning platform TrovaTrip

By Jill Menze | August 19, 2021

Portland-based TrovaTrip, which enables influencers and experts to host group trips, has raised $5 million in funding. Read More

News / Online

Hopper raises another $175M, will add 500 employees

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2021

Five months after a $170 million fundraise, Hopper is doing it again – this time $175 million in Series G financing, bringing its total raised to date to $585 million. Read More

News / Distribution

VTrips plans $250M acquisition spree following investment

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021

The company says it will leverage funds received via a significant minority equity investment from Hudson Hill Capital to speed up its acquisition strategy. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: NextRetreat streamlines organizing team travel

By Jill Menze | August 16, 2021

NextRetreat uses proprietary technology to streamline the process of organizing team travel. Read More

News / Distribution

Opportunity for rental arbitrage remains in U.S. cities

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021

Demand for multifamily short-term rentals in U.S. cities is rising, and tech providers are helping owners and renters take advantage of the opportunity. Read More

News / Online

Growing search volume, longer search windows point to return of traveler optimism

By Jill Menze | August 12, 2021

According to Expedia Group’s Q2 2021 Travel Recovery Trend Report, monthly global search volumes grew more than 70% quarter-over-quarter. Read More

News / Startups

Airlines continue startup investment despite industry woes

By Linda Fox | August 10, 2021

Corporate appetite for travel startup investment is strong as IAG launches its sixth accelerator and JetBlue doubles down on its commitment to the model. Read More