Travel Planning

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Opinion / Distribution
Travel management company roles grow as business travelers venture out
By Gavin Smith - Element | August 31, 2021
Business travelers will be even more reliant on the expert knowledge of TMCs going forward. Read More
What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?
News / Online
What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?
By Jill Menze | August 31, 2021
According to new research, Gen Z travelers favor online travel agencies as well as travel brands that echo their values. Read More
Travel has new flavors to understand and devour
Opinion / Online
Travel has new flavors to understand and devour
By Andreas Spycher - Mastercard | August 30, 2021
Travel companies are exploring how to satisfy urges from consumers to travel again. The challenge is how to appeal to constantly evolving tastes. Read More
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News / Online
The power of reviews in the short-term rental sector
By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2021
Quantity and quality of reviews matter for alternative accommodations, and new data shows those factors vary based on the size of properties being managed. Read More
VIDEO: Focusing on the opportunities for travel's recovery
From Our Partners / Online
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
Three ways travel brands can capitalize on pent-up demand
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
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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
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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
The state of digital advertising in travel
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
Swvl acquires Shotl, expands shared transport service
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
How subscription models can democratize luxury travel
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
Former Orbitz, Vacasa execs invest in group travel planning platform TrovaTrip
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
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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
VTrips plans $250M acquisition spree following investment
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
STARTUP STAGE: NextRetreat streamlines organizing team travel
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
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