Travel Planning

News / Online

Tripadvisor adds new COVID-response filters, prompts travelers to share safety details in reviews

By Mitra Sorrells | June 24, 2020

Tripadvisor is launching a new suite of “Travel Safe” tools to help consumers find, filter for and validate health and safety information. Read More

News / Technology

Lonely Planet selected as a guide provider to new Apple Maps

By Kevin May | June 23, 2020

Apple’s latest iPhone software update includes adding travel guides to the Apple Maps platform. Read More

News / Startups

NextRetreat lands €600,000 to build team travel service

By Linda Fox | June 23, 2020

Slovakia-based NextRetreat helps teams find the right destination and accommodation for their meetings. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor revenue inching up, but June forecast still just 20% of 2019

By Mitra Sorrells | June 23, 2020

Due to what it calls "extraordinary circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic," Tripadvisor has released a financial update in the midst of the second quarter. Read More

News / Online

When it comes to planning trips, Black consumers feel “shut out” of the travel market

By Jill Menze | June 22, 2020

For years, Black travelers have been voicing concern about the challenges they face planning and going on trips. Is the industry ready to listen? Read More

News / Distribution

eDreams adds hotels to Amazon-style subscription service

By Linda Fox | June 19, 2020

The Spain-based online travel brand is now three years into its Prime membership service, with other companies also exploring the subscription model to inspire customers to travel. Read More

News / Technology

Splyt raises $19.5M to help SoftBank with super app strategy

By Linda Fox | June 18, 2020

Mobility specialist Splyt has raised $19.5 million in Series B funding to fuel expansion and help SoftBank with its super app strategy. Read More

News / Distribution

Black Travel Alliance urges travel companies to address Black representation in the industry

By Linda Fox | June 17, 2020

The group of Black travel content creators is asking the travel industry to publicize metrics on Black representation. Read More

News / Online

How travel brands can capture - and welcome - the LGBTQ family market

By Jill Menze | June 17, 2020

Brands such as Booking.com are investing in training to make the travel industry more inclusive to LGBTQ family travelers. Read More

News / Online

Destination X - A brave new strategy for hotels and Airbnb

By PhocusWire | June 16, 2020

What if, instead of competing head-to-head, these two accommodation categories worked alongside each other to harness their strengths. Read More

News / Startups

Wingly soars with €3M in funding, expands into commercial aviation

By Linda Fox | June 16, 2020

Wingly will extend its flight-sharing platform to small aviation operators following a round led by Innovacom Fund. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Attracting Chinese travelers to the short-term rental market

By James Burrows - Rentals United | June 15, 2020

A look at how to attract Chinese travelers and how Trip.com will play an essential role in the post-pandemic environment. Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb seeks to help local tourism as cross-border travel remains uncertain

By Linda Fox | June 11, 2020

Airbnb is working with tourist organizations and governments to help bring local travel back to pre-COVID levels, recognizing that domestic is going to come first. Read More