Travel Planning

News / Technology

Digital payments could go backwards with hidden charges pushing travelers to use cash

By Linda Fox | December 21, 2020

Digital payments have accelerated during the pandemic with travelers switching to contactless cards and mobile options. Read More

News / Online

Four travel CEOs on thriving through 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | December 17, 2020

The CEOs of Serko, RedDoorz, Journera and Hopper detail what they've done to finish 2020 on a strong note. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: WKND curates local weekend adventure packages

By Mitra Sorrells | December 15, 2020

WKND is targeting millennials with what it calls a retreats-as-a-service platform that provides personalized adventure packages within a three-hour drive. Read More

News / Technology

European Commission sets mobility strategy, aims for 90% emissions cut

By Linda Fox | December 14, 2020

Over 80 initiatives have been folded into ten key areas for action including sustainability projects, such as zero-emission airports and ports, as well as healthy and sustainable inter-urban and urban... Read More

News / Online

AirAsia boss on the Google threat and extending the brand

By Linda Fox | December 11, 2020

AirAsia Group boss Tony Fernandes believes airlines will end up outbidding each other on Google. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Airbnb's Joe Gebbia talks milestone IPO

By Jill Menze | December 11, 2020

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia speaks to Airbnb's debut on the public markets, how it has adapted during the pandemic and the company’s long-term vision. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group CEO wants to be "the best travel tech platform in the world"

By Jill Menze | December 10, 2020

At Expedia Group’s virtual Explore event, CEO Peter Kern outlined how playing to Expedia Group’s strengths will help the company and its partners recover from the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Read More

News / Online

Google launches hub to aid destinations, hotels and partners in recovery

By Jill Menze | December 7, 2020

Travel Insights with Google is built around three new tools to support destinations, hotels and Google’s commercial partners. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: JetCamp wants a slice of the European camping market

By Linda Fox | December 7, 2020

JetCamp has just received early-stage funding from Falkensteiner Ventures to help it accelerate growth in Europe. Read More

News / Technology

Nezasa lands $6M to expand connected trip technology

By Kevin May | December 3, 2020

The latest injection brings the total raised by the Switzerland-based company to $13 million. Read More

Opinion / Online

Key questions facing Airbnb ahead of its IPO

By Pierre Becerril - Transparent | December 3, 2020

By redefining traveler expectations and establishing a new type of lodging, Airbnb built the second-most valuable travel company in the world in just a decade. Now, as public market investors consider... Read More