Travel Planning

News / Online

Consumer awareness of travel's impact on destinations grows

By Linda Fox | April 25, 2025

Travelers are showing a heightened awareness of their impact on destinations and factoring in the potential for overcrowding, according to Booking.com's latest report on travel and sustainability. Read More

News / Technology

PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Airbnb, Hopper, Amex and more...

By PhocusWire | April 25, 2025

Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

Will the tours and activities sector turn to autonomous experiences?

By Morgan Hines | April 25, 2025

Like the rest of the travel industry, the future of the tours and activities sector is likely to be altered by artificial intelligence, though exactly how remains to be seen. Read More

News / Startups

Modern travel agency Fora Travel raises $60M

By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025

Fora CEO Evan Frank said the latest round of funding will be used "to modernize the travel industry for good." Read More

News / Technology

Rapid Fire with Florent Bannwarth of BlaBlaCar

By Morgan Hines | April 24, 2025

BlaBlaCar's Florent Bannwarth shares how the company is using AI to connect drivers with potential passengers to increase carpooling opportunities as well as the wider opportunity for the industry. Read More

News / Startups

InterLnkd partners with online car rental marketplace

By Abby Crotty | April 23, 2025

InterLnkd said the partnership with AutoRentals.com marks the first time it has been available in the car rental market. Read More

News / Online

Trainline acquires rail and bus ticket seller Trenes.com

By Linda Fox | April 23, 2025

U.K.-based Trainline plans to use its Platform One tech to drive more customers for Trenes.com, improve the user experience and create a more seamless experience. Read More

News / Online

How can DMOs address changing destination perception?

By Morgan Hines | April 23, 2025

While it’s not clear how inbound travel will change in the long term, in the near term, travelers’ understanding of what it means to book a trip to the U.S. is evolving. Read More

News / Distribution

Revenue management software company IDeaS launches marketing solution

By Abby Crotty | April 22, 2025

The tool is designed to help marketing teams determine how to best leverage campaigns to drive bookings. Read More

News / Online

Bridging the "say-do" gap in sustainable travel

By Marisa Garcia | April 22, 2025

People say sustainability is important to them, but their travel choices don't always reflect these views. Read More

News / Online

Short-term rentals: A category at a crossroads

By Phocuswright Research | April 21, 2025

The short-term rental sector was once the pandemic-era darling—offering privacy, safety and space when travelers needed it most. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Hotel Data AI wants to improve hotels' efficiency, online visibility

By Abby Crotty | April 21, 2025

Founded in 2024, Hotel Data AI aims to assist hotels with their online presence by optimizing content. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The trust protocol: Rethinking risk and reputation in global travel

By Tapan Sangal, Kalp Decentra Foundation | April 21, 2025

Tapan Sangal, director and founder of the Kalp Decentara Foundation, discusses the evolving travel ecosystem and using blockchain as a tool to build trust. Read More

News / Online

Rapid fire with Olaf Backofen of Lufthansa Group

By Morgan Hines | April 18, 2025

Olaf Backofen, head of retail partnerships for Lufthansa Group, said the company's priorities for 2025 include leveraging AI to improve the customer experience. Read More