Travel Planning

News / Startups

Wanderlog lands $1.5M for trip planning service

By Linda Fox | September 6, 2021

The seed funding for Wanderlog has come from General Catalyst and Abstract Ventures. Read More

News / Technology

Flyr boosts airline revenue tech, acquires Faredirect and xCheck

By Linda Fox | September 3, 2021

Flyr adds ancillary revenue capabilities and fare marketing technology to its existing revenue optimization tech. Read More

News / Online

YouTravel.Me raises $1M to expand its group travel matchmaking platform

By Jill Menze | September 2, 2021

YouTravel.Me uses a matchmaking algorithm to connect like-minded travelers for small group adventure trips organized by travel experts. Read More

News / Online

Yatra claims of merger sabotage by Ebix dismissed in court

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2021

Yatra terminated the merger agreement with Ebix in June 2020 and filed legal proceedings. Read More

News / Startups

Thatch raises $3M, helping travel creators monetize content

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2021

The seed investment for the company was led by Wave Capital, with Freestyle and Netflix founder Mark Randolph also participating. Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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