Travel Planning

News / Startups

TripAbrood adds £645,000 in seed funding for AI-powered assistant

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2021

Family travel assistant TripAbrood plans to use its latest funding to launch its product to the U.K. market. Read More

News / Distribution

Ryanair steps up direct strategy with Price Checker tool

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2021

The airline is also putting a "Verified Seal" on its website and mobile app to show users they are booking direct. Read More

News / Online

BlaBlaCar raises $115M to expand carpool and bus services

By Jill Menze | April 21, 2021

BlaBlaCar says it has witnessed double-digit growth in its markets outside of Europe and is expecting a strong travel rebound in Europe this summer. Read More

News / Distribution

IATA chief Willie Walsh says zero-risk approach from government is not possible

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2021

Governments need to look at the current procedures for travel post pandemic and create a more seamless experience. Read More

News / Online

Expedia unveils rebrand in major push to capture travel demand

By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021

Expedia is debuting a new look and product offerings on its quest to become consumers’ "ultimate travel companion." Read More

News / Online

What are travelers on Google searching for?

By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021

According to TripsToDiscover, searches are up dramatically for travel products since January 1, 2021. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Biometric digital identity must be end-to-end for air travel

By Iyad Hindiyeh - Amadeus | April 19, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated progress towards a full-automated self-service passenger journey. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Remote working on a cruise will require more than curiosity

By PhocusWire | April 16, 2021

It will take more than just a steady set of sea legs and desire to hang out with thousands of cruise passengers for a remote-working-on-a-cruise initiative to get much traction. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: HiBnb helps travelers find cannabis-friendly accommodations and activities

By Jill Menze | April 14, 2021

HiBnb is a marketplace dedicated to the growing cannabis community, providing accommodation and activity options to guests looking to explore with cannabis while traveling. Read More

News / Online

Short-term rental occupancy reaches all-time high

By Jill Menze | April 14, 2021

According to AirDNA, short-term rental occupancy in the U.S. rose to 60.9% in March 2021 – a new record. Read More

News / Online

Overwhelming majority of Americans will travel this year

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | April 13, 2021

Travel Technology Association’s poll found that 80% of respondents are likely to travel in 2021. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Golightly is a members-only home-sharing club for women

By Jill Menze | April 12, 2021

Golightly is a private travel club for women providing a safer space to list and book vacation rentals and home-shares within a vetted community. Read More

News / Online

Stay home or venture out? How consumers view post-vaccine travel

By Jill Menze | April 9, 2021

As the vaccine rollout continues, questions arise around what travel will ultimately look like – and how businesses can compete - in this new environment. Read More