Travel Planning

News / Online

Hipmunk founders launch Flight Penguin to take on Kayak in metasearch

By Jill Menze | April 5, 2021

Founded by Hipmunk's Adam Goldstein and Steve Huffman, Flight Penguin is a Chrome extension that shows "unbiased and uncorrupted" search results. Read More

News / Online

Sherpa launches maps that track COVID-related travel policies

By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2021

Travel brands can integrate the map into their websites and apps, and it can be accessed directly from the Sherpa website. Read More

Opinion / Online

"Marketing of Care" and the future of tourism

By Michael Becker and Adam Hanft | April 5, 2021

In a post-pandemic world, Marketing of Care can help travel marketers promote destinations through a holistic approach that relies on hyper-local data as well as rational and emotional factors. Read More

News / Online

Expedia launches virtual agent for advisors and travelers

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | April 2, 2021

Advisors who are members of the Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program can use the virtual agent to cancel bookings or check the status of refunds. Read More

News / Online

Vrbo targets Airbnb “Superhosts” as rental competition heats up

By Jill Menze | April 1, 2021

Vrbo is offering experienced short-term rental hosts increased visibility through its new Fast Start program. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre unveils storefront technology enabling comparison of airline products and services

By Linda Fox | March 31, 2021

The technology is available via Sabre’s shopping APIs enabling users and developers to create their own storefront. Read More

News / Online

Google Maps adds augmented reality for airports and stations

By Linda Fox | March 31, 2021

Google Maps says it's making 100 AI-led improvements this year. Read More

News / Technology

Webjet invests $4.1M into blockchain startup LockTrip

By Jill Menze | March 31, 2021

As part of the deal, Webjet has agreed to a second optional tranche of $4.2 million for a total of $8.3 million. Read More

News / Online

My Method... How Hotel Treats helped properties earn valuable revenue during the pandemic

By Kasia Pankowska - Hotel Treats | March 29, 2021

Hotel Treats helped Hard Rock Hotels earn $1.5 million through vouchers during the pandemic. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Google’s free booking links for hotels – too good to be true?

By Craig Stewart - Freetobook | March 29, 2021

Freetobook’s co-director Craig Stewart suggests property owners to take advantage on Google's recent shift in strategy and see how this one plays out. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Staze is a last-minute booking app for holiday rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2021

Founded in February 2020, Staze is targeted to spontaneous travelers who want to book stays starting within two weeks. Read More

News / Startups

Mint House secures investment for corporate travel rental platform

By Linda Fox | March 26, 2021

Mint House, a rentals for corporate travel concept, previously announced $15 million in funding in May 2019. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: How one airline is rethinking every element of customer loyalty

By PhocusWire | March 26, 2021

AirAsia has shifted its loyalty strategy from providing passenger services to being a one-stop-shop for passengers to earn credit for tickets and numerous other consumer goods. Read More

News / Online

JetBlue launches new travel site for customers to book hotels, car rentals

By Jill Menze | March 25, 2021

Called Paisly, JetBlue's new travel website lets consumers book hotels, car rentals and theme park tickets after they've purchased a flight. Read More