Travel Planning

News / Online

How travel app usage paints another picture of travel's fate in 2020

By Linda Fox | January 28, 2021

Travel apps went quiet as the pandemic hit but there were some notable exceptions such as Airbnb and Vrbo. Read More

News / Online

How travel marketers adjust to the ups and downs of COVID-19

By Mitra Sorrells | January 27, 2021

As coronavirus rates and lockdown measures shift, travel advertising strategies have centered on careful messaging through digital platforms. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: MakeYourTripBetter is a collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals

By Jill Menze | January 27, 2021

MakeYourTripBetter is a free, collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals to get tips and advice and plan experiences. Read More

News / Distribution

What's next for airline distribution as IATA pushes its retailing vision?

By Linda Fox | January 26, 2021

IATA lays out our three areas of focus in 2021 to get closer to airline retailing. Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines need April bookings increase to prevent financial woes

By Linda Fox | January 25, 2021

Pent-up demand for summer 2021 bookings will provide a much needed boost to airlines. Read More

Opinion / Online

What to know about the new customer travel planning, shopping and booking journey

By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | January 25, 2021

While the travel industry certainly can’t predict quarantine mandates, companies can capitalize on demand by meeting customer conditions. Read More

News / Online

Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2021

Maps.me plans to bring decentralized finance for travel purchases to its users following the new funding round. Read More

News / Technology

Skyscanner pinpoints unserved routes for airlines via traveler intent tech

By Linda Fox | January 19, 2021

Skyscanner is providing airlines with up-to-date information on traveler searches to uncover new opportunities. Read More

News / Startups

Mobility startup Meep hitches a ride with €4M round

By Kevin May | January 19, 2021

The Series A funding round comes just over a year since a €1.5 million seed round into the mobility app and white label platform. Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb's Brian Chesky on permanent shifts in travel and need for principles in a crisis

By Linda Fox | January 18, 2021

Following its successful IPO, Airbnb is planning for a different future where travel could be far more distributed. Read More

News / Online

Black U.S. travelers make decisions based on safety, representation

By Jill Menze | January 18, 2021

According to MMGY Global, Black U.S. travelers are more influenced by safety concerns and marketing representation than their European counterparts. Read More