Travel Planning

Guesty acquires Rentals United
News / Distribution
Guesty acquires Rentals United
By Morgan Hines | May 2, 2024
STR property management platform Guesty has acquired cloud-based distribution platform Rentals United to create new revenue opportunities and expand offerings. Read More
Joyned releases AI planner to drive social revenue for online travel vendors
News / Technology
Joyned releases AI planner to drive social revenue for online travel vendors
By D.J. Catron | May 2, 2024
The tool enables users to discuss, decide and book together, straight from the vendor’s website. Read More
Sabre says growth strategy beginning to pay off
News / Distribution
Sabre says growth strategy beginning to pay off
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2024
Sabre president and CEO Kurt Ekert said margin expansion for the distribution company was driven by revenue growth, efficiency improvements and progress on its technology transformation. Read More
Travelier acquires DeÔnibus to boost footprint in Latin America
News / Technology
Travelier acquires DeÔnibus to boost footprint in Latin America
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2024
DeÔnibus, founded in 2012 as “Brazil by bus,” had raised $700,000 from venture capital firm ACE Ventures and angel investors. Read More
Airbnb puts new spin on experiences with “Icons” launch
News / Online
Airbnb puts new spin on experiences with “Icons” launch
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2024
Aligned with its strategy to move beyond its core short-term rental business, Airbnb is launching new experiences created in partnership with "the world's greatest icons." Read More
AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip officially launches
News / Technology
AI-powered trip planner Mindtrip officially launches
By Morgan Hines | May 1, 2024
Mindtrip, which had been available in beta, made its official consumer debut Wednesday. Read More
Trivago claims early success of brand marketing switch
News / Online
Trivago claims early success of brand marketing switch
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2024
Trivago reported a net loss for the quarter of €8.4 million compared with net profit of €9.9 million for Q1 2023. Read More
Spotnana to provide booking platform for JTB Business Travel
News / Technology
Spotnana to provide booking platform for JTB Business Travel
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2024
JTB Business Travel is looking to modernize business travel booking and management by using Spotnana’s cloud-based travel platform. Read More
Why trip-planning startups struggle, even as consumers call for an easier way
News / Startups
Why trip-planning startups struggle, even as consumers call for an easier way
By D.J. Catron | April 30, 2024
An Accenture survey found consumers feel less confident about booking a hotel than buying a car, and booking a flight was nearly as nerve-wracking as getting a mortgage. Read More
How technology is helping to fuel wellness opportunities for travelers
News / Technology
How technology is helping to fuel wellness opportunities for travelers
By Morgan Hines | April 26, 2024
Travel tech leaders focused on wellness have an eye trained on the future - with predictions as to how technology may impact traveler wellness and wellness tourism. Read More
Tripped Up: Why trip planning startups stumble
Event / Startups
Tripped Up: Why trip planning startups stumble
April 25, 2024
Hear from Mike Coletta, Manager of Research and Innovation at Phocuswright and Gilad Berenstein, investor and former founder of Utrip, on their personal experiences with trip planning startups and what... On Demand
Short-term rental experts talk funding climate, acquisition and valuations
News / Startups
Short-term rental experts talk funding climate, acquisition and valuations
By Linda Fox | April 25, 2024
Vacation rental executives from Awaze, HomeToGo, Hostaway, CVC Capital and Forge Holiday Group discuss industry growth and challenges. Read More
Preparing travel for the future of AI search
Opinion / Technology
Preparing travel for the future of AI search
By Mario Gavira | April 23, 2024
In the second of two articles, Mario Gavira looks at how travel marketers can prepare for the potential impact of AI on search marketing. Read More
AI dominates travel industry investment
News / Technology
AI dominates travel industry investment
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2024
Lufthansa Innovation Hub's research arm finds that AI and machine learning represented 65% of investment by the travel industry in recent years. Read More
Search marketing for travel in the age of AI
Opinion / Technology
Search marketing for travel in the age of AI
By Mario Gavira | April 22, 2024
In the first of two articles, Mario Gavira looks at trends in search marketing for travel and how artificial intelligence might impact the landscape. Read More
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