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News / Technology

TUI plans global booking platform rollout in 2024

By Linda Fox | December 6, 2023

TUI Group is developing a single global sourcing and booking platform that has been launched in Belgium and will be extended to more markets in 2024. Read More

News / Online

Why travel’s experiences sector isn’t likely to operate like others

By Morgan Hines | December 4, 2023

As the experiences category continues to grow in the travel world, experts look at its future during a Center Stage discussion at The Phocuswright Conference 2023. Read More

News / Startups

BeCause secures $1.9M investment for sustainability data play

By Linda Fox | November 29, 2023

The funding, which comes on top of $450,000 in angel investment announced earlier this year, will enable the startup to address further travel verticals including corporate travel and destinations. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Direx

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Direx is an all-in-one, cloud-based business management solution specifically designed for tourism and hospitality business owners in Africa. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Greether

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Greether is a marketplace for female travelers to book verified local women greeters wherever they travel, who then personalize travel experiences based on the travelers' interests. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Katanox

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Katanox is a travel accommodation distribution and fintech platform bringing together travel sellers and travel accommodation providers. Read More

News / Online

Amadeus shares optimistic outlook, reports positive earnings

By Morgan Hines | November 7, 2023

Amadeus’ total revenue was up more than 14% in the quarter, with the biggest jump coming from its air distribution and air IT solutions segments. Read More

Opinion / Online

Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption

By Jeffrey Katz – Journera | October 27, 2023

While the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions is inevitable, severely disappointed customers are not. Travel providers have access to the data that enables a real-time, proactive... Read More

News / Startups

Tourhub raises £1M for adventure booking platform

By Derek Catron | October 16, 2023

Waterspring Ventures led the investment, partnering on the deal with the Development Bank of Wales. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Crewfare aims to make booking event and group travel easy

By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2023

Crewfare is a customizable group travel booking platform offering events, festivals, sports and brands with the ability to capitalize on travel while providing attendees with a streamlined and simpler... Read More

News / Online

Travelsoft welcomes Capza as minority shareholder

By Morgan Hines | October 5, 2023

Travelsoft seeks to bolster travel tech consolidation strategy with Capza’s new minority shareholder status. Read More

News / Online

Two new distributors tap TourRadar's API to sell organized adventures

By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023

As experiences gain dominance in consumers' travel planning, LocalAdventures and Travlr are using TourRadar's API to offer thousands of options to their customers. Read More

News / Online

Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips

By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2023

In this latest example of "set-jetting" initiatives, travel startup Dharma will manage the bookings, payments and guest experience for trips hosted by lifestyle influencers, called “Emileaders.” Read More