Travel Planning

Opinion / Distribution

Like it or not, the fate of your hotel is in the hands of OTAs

By Dori Stein - Fornova | June 3, 2020

Here’s why OTAs will provide a key source of near-term bookings and what hoteliers can do to ensure they’re capitalizing on the right opportunities. Read More

News / Distribution

Vacasa raises $108M led by Silver Lake to bolster professionally managed rentals

By Jill Menze | June 2, 2020

Following investments in Airbnb and Expedia Group, Silver Lake is leading a $108 million financing round into vacation rental management company Vacasa. Read More

News / Online

How tourism marketers can boost content visibility

By Rachel-Jean Firchau - Nativo | June 1, 2020

Here's how DMOs can implement holistic content strategies that go beyond their owned websites to better connect with travelers looking for safe, local getaways. Read More

News / Startups

Tripfuser lands £2.4M in funding, seeks further expansion

By Linda Fox | May 29, 2020

Funding for the Australia-based company was led by the Royal Automobile Club of Victoria. Acting CEO Matt McCann takes up the role permanently. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group pledges $275M to coronavirus recovery, gives lodging partners “free” marketing

By Jill Menze | May 28, 2020

Expedia Group is dedicating more than a quarter of a billion dollars to help its lodging partners, destinations and the travel industry rebound from the impact of the coronavirus. Read More

News / Distribution

Tours and activities brands plot recovery with at-home experiences, crowd-control measures

By Jill Menze | May 27, 2020

In response to the coronavirus crisis, Klook is launching virtual experiences as part of a multi-stage recovery plan, while competitor GetYourGuide is building crowd-control technology. Read More

News / Technology

Innovation, automation and collaboration - three ways to get aviation moving safely again

By Linda Fox | May 26, 2020

Airlines are desperate to build confidence among passengers and put them in the planes that are slowly returning to the skies. But it'll take more than that to get aviation moving again. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How to use communications to rebuild confidence, get passengers back on planes

By Nick Key - 15Below | May 25, 2020

Passengers must be willing and able to navigate new regulations and legislation, plus understand and accept new cabin configurations, onboard safety procedures and immigration controls. Read More

Opinion / Online

What to know about travel marketing across generations post-COVID-19

By Ann Fishman - Generational Targeted Marketing | May 22, 2020

Here's how travel providers can make adjustments to accommodate the future needs and proclivities of distinct generations of American travelers. Read More

News / Distribution

Lastminute Group to raise €95M to boost financial position

By Linda Fox | May 20, 2020

The company says the equity capital will enable it to “capture business opportunities… at significantly better conditions.” Read More

News / Technology

Fly Now Pay Later raises £35 million to bring travelers flexible payment options

By Jill Menze | May 20, 2020

The British travel payment startup believes the need for its services will increase once travel restrictions ease. Read More

News / Startups

LuggageHero crowd-sources €409,000 in funding, plots bag-storage expansion

By Jill Menze | May 19, 2020

The Copenhagen-based startup - one of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Startups for 2019 - reached its goal of raising €329,000 within the first 48 hours of opening privately to current investors via the Seedrs... Read More

Opinion

Immunity passport debate shows we need a trusted guardian for digital identities

By Andersen Cheng - Nomidio | May 18, 2020

The global response to COVID-19 has sparked intense debate about the balance between protection and privacy. Should privacy be sacrificed in order to slow transmission of the virus? Read More