Travel Planning

News / Online

As domestic travel picks up in Japan, players adapt with safety measures, micro-targeting and hybrid models

By Marissa Trew - WiT | July 16, 2020

Ryokans, road trips and retreats are predicted to do well in the first wave of Japan's rebound. Read More

News / Online

How investors are taking the long view on opportunities in short-term rentals

By Linda Fox | July 15, 2020

Private accommodation has been hard hit by the pandemic, leading some in the investment community to ask whether the size of the opportunity will be as great when the travel industry recovers. Read More

News / Online

Visits to travel sites decline again after reports of more infections

By Linda Fox | July 14, 2020

While all segments had seen month-on-month improvement in website visits and bookings in April and May, travel trends dipped again in June and into July. Read More

News / Distribution

Mystifly lands $3.3M to further develop airline retailing platform

By Linda Fox | July 13, 2020

Mystifly gets further investment for its airline retailing technology from Recruit Co. Read More

Opinion / Online

"Hope everyone is safe": How 2020 is fostering a culture of safety

By Michael Becker - Geosure | July 13, 2020

Three key elements are necessary to bring every individual their inalienable right of safety, including while traveling. These can not only be described, but quantified. Read More

News / Startups

Koala adds €1.6M in seed funding to boost expansion and develop new products

By Linda Fox | July 10, 2020

Travel insurance specialist Koala is bringing its first airlines and travel agencies on board following seed investment. Read More

News / Distribution

TravelPerk acquires Albatross to boost risk-management capability

By Linda Fox | July 9, 2020

TravelPerk is rounding out its duty of care functionality through its acquisition of Albatross, although the startup will continue to operate as a standalone unit and sell its services to other... Read More

News / Online

eDreams positioned to "thrive" post-coronavirus, continues growth in revenue diversification

By Linda Fox | July 9, 2020

eDreams Odigeo bookings are down 4% for the full-year 2020 reporting period, despite the onset of the coronavirus. Read More

News / Startups

Questo adds €300,000 in funding to expand self-guided tours

By Linda Fox | July 7, 2020

Romania-based Questo wants to offer tours in 100 cities by the end of 2020. Read More

News / Distribution

Ferryhopper nets €2.6M in Series A funding

By Linda Fox | July 6, 2020

Ferryhopper, a ferry booking service, has achieved significant growth in the past year, helping it bring in fresh funding. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus touts human-tech hybrid for travel's future

By Linda Fox | July 1, 2020

Amadeus says AI is playing an increasing role in travel distribution, but the need for humans remains. Read More

Opinion / Online

Amid COVID-19, travel brands must ask: How will people get there?

By Rod Bishop - Jayride Group | July 1, 2020

Jayride Group co-founder Rod Bishop says travel companies should not overlook the importance of providing safe, secure ground transportation for customers. Read More

News / Startups

How one startup used the downtime to improve life for travel buyers and suppliers

By Linda Fox | June 29, 2020

The team at vintage car tour company Nowaday has spent the downtime created by COVID-19 to build an online workplace for travel buyers and suppliers. Read More