Travel Planning

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: FlyMeOut is an invitation-only "social travel" club

By Mitra Sorrells | January 17, 2024

FlyMeOut is an invitation-only travel matchmaking-platform that brings together people with shared interests and preferences to embark on adventures together. Read More

News / Technology

How travel and financial institutions are tapping into the experiences trend

By Linda Fox | January 17, 2024

Senior executives from Capital One, Choice and Hilton share perspectives on providing consumers with the experiences they want and how technology is increasingly playing a role. Read More

News / Distribution

Musement brings tours and activities to EasyJet

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2024

The deal builds on an existing partnership with EasyJet Holidays, which has been in place for more than a year. Read More

News / Technology

IBS Software broadens offering with acquisition of Above Property Services

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2024

IBS Software said the deal will help it expand in the hospitality sector by adding central reservation, property management and revenue management technology to its services. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Travel's journey through the generative AI platform shift

By Mario Gavira | January 16, 2024

Mario Gavira discusses whether we're in the midst of a pivotal moment that will see the rise of a new platform allowing us to interact and harness artificial intelligence. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How technology can help airlines meet traveler expectations

By Andrew Wilcock - Accelya | January 12, 2024

With the aviation industry continuing to chart its course to recovery, it's critical airlines adopt cutting-edge technology solutions to ensure their competitiveness in this evolving landscape. Read More

News / Technology

Kayak sees 15X increase in aircraft filter usage following Alaska Airlines incident

By Morgan Hines | January 11, 2024

Travelers are exercising caution and using tools like Kayak’s aircraft filter when looking to book flights after a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines flight. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

Key trends in consumer preferences and booking behaviors for travel

By PhocusWire | January 11, 2024

Expedia Group's "Path to Purchase" report identified trends and opportunities for brands to reach travelers during the inspiration, research, planning and booking phases of their trip. Read More

News / Technology

Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds

By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron | January 11, 2024

The hotel industry is making strides when it comes to digitalization, but there's still plenty of room to grow, according to a recent report from H2c. Read More

News / Online

Travel app downloads, time spent on mobile up in 2023

By Mitra Sorrells | January 10, 2024

According to Data.ai's "State of Mobile 2024" report, in 2023 travel app downloads numbered just more than 3 billion – up 13% from 2.7 billion in 2022. Read More

News / Distribution

Amtrav dishes data on American Airlines NDC strategy

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2024

In April 2023, American Airlines removed many of its lowest fares from traditional distribution channels enabling only working with NDC channels to access the content. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor's Goldberg talks strategy, AI potential and digital marketing

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2024

At The Phocuswright Conference 2023, Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg discussed the importance of the brands working together and how its generative AI initiatives are developing. Read More

News / Startups

AI-powered travel content platform Lokalee raises $5.6M

By Morgan Hines | January 9, 2024

Lokalee plans to accelerate its product development and its expansion into European markets with the new funding. Read More

From Our Partners / Online

What travel companies should consider for their generative AI strategy

By PhocusWire | January 9, 2024

Oliver Wyman advises travel companies to analyze their data, listen to customers and interact with them early on in the travel planning stages as part of their generative AI strategy. Read More