Travel Planning

News / Online

Headout lands $10M to conquer last-minute experiences market

By Jill Menze | July 12, 2018

Angling to be the largest brand for last-minute experiences, Headout has secured a $10 million investment to expand its service to 100 cities. Read More

News / Distribution

KKday charts expansion into China with investment from Alibaba

By Mitra Sorrells | July 12, 2018

Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund has made an investment in Taiwan-based experiences distributor KKday to help it expand into the Chinese market. Read More

News / Online

Vacasa launches real estate network to grow supply base

By Jill Menze | July 12, 2018

Already the largest vacation rental management company in the United States, Vacasa is looking to substantially grow its supply by launching a real estate network. Read More

News / Online

Summer months, sporting events drive travel search traffic

By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2018

Travel industry marketers looking to capitalize on periods of high travel search traffic have the best shot during summer months and around large sporting events, according to a report from Bing... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Under the hood of cruise

By PhocusWire | July 9, 2018

The cruise industry is arguably the last bastion of what some consider the "old model" of travel distribution. Read More

News / Online

Reimagining customer experience, part 1: digital design

By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2018

This month we're exploring the topic of customer experience across the travel space. We begin with a look at how brands are designing their digital interfaces - websites and apps - to create an... Read More

News / Online

Research Spotlight: A shift in how leisure travelers shop and book

By Jill Menze | July 9, 2018

The number of leisure travelers grew in 2017, and with that, so did the options for consumers to shop for and book travel. Read More

News / Distribution

QOTW: Something about a gap in accommodations

By PhocusWire | July 6, 2018

Quote from Sleepbox, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Technology

Emirates customers can now use VR to explore plane cabins

By Mitra Sorrells | July 6, 2018

Passengers flying on Emirates can now use virtual reality to explore seat options and cabin amenities. Read More

Opinion / Online

Google triggers new AdWords update: What are the implications for hotels?

By SiteMinder | July 6, 2018

This year is set to be an important one for advertisers currently using Google AdWords to shop their wares. If your hotel is one of these businesses, Google is introducing a brand-new interface for the... Read More

Interview / Technology

STARTUP STAGE: Safr wants to make ride-sharing safe for women

By Jill Menze | July 3, 2018

Accusations of assault and discrimination have trailed leading ride-share companies for some time now, and women-focused startup Safr is aiming to change the experience for riders and drivers alike. Read More

News / Online

Japan’s LINE app is getting into the travel business

By Mitra Sorrells | July 2, 2018

LINE, the most popular communication app in Japan with nearly 200 million active users per month, has created a travel booking site. Read More

News / Online

QOTW: Something about how easy it is to burn cash

By PhocusWire | June 29, 2018

Quote from Craig Paddock, director of search for MMGY Global, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Online

Travelers waiting to book tours and activities, prefer local experiences

By Jill Menze | June 27, 2018

Summer is a busy season for tours and attractions operators, with the vacation-heavy months bringing with them an influx of people looking for things to do. But how - and when - are travelers booking... Read More

News / Online

TourRadar aims high on multi-day tour bookings with $50M raise

By Kevin May | June 26, 2018

Multi-day online tour booking specialist, TourRadar, has secured a massive $50 million funding round and enlisted the help of an ex-Expedia executive. Read More

Most Popular
Latest Stories