Travel Planning

 alt="Klook lands $210 million investment for three-pronged growth strategy"  title="Klook lands $210 million investment for three-pronged growth strategy"
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Klook lands $210 million investment for three-pronged growth strategy
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2023
Klook said that it has achieved overall profitability for the first time this year and annualized gross booking value of $3 billion as travel recovery began in 2023 for many Asian markets. Read More
 alt="Maison Sport lands £3.1M in funding, looks to agents for growth"  title="Maison Sport lands £3.1M in funding, looks to agents for growth"
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Maison Sport lands £3.1M in funding, looks to agents for growth
By Linda Fox | December 6, 2023
U.K.-based Maison Sport is looking to collaborate more with travel agents, enabling them to sell its products via affiliate links or API integration. Read More
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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
 alt="Center lands $30M, plans open platform to improve expense management"  title="Center lands $30M, plans open platform to improve expense management"
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Center lands $30M, plans open platform to improve expense management
By Linda Fox | December 5, 2023
The company plans to put the investment towards speeding up innovation through the development of new features to address friction for users and broadening its distribution. Read More
 alt="Travelport boosts balance sheet with $570 million investment"  title="Travelport boosts balance sheet with $570 million investment"
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Travelport boosts balance sheet with $570 million investment
By Linda Fox | December 4, 2023
The capital will enable the company to invest in its technology platforms and “pave the way for other innovations” in the travel industry, according to a statement. Read More
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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
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RoomRaccoon strengthens position with acquisition of iHotelligence
By Linda Fox | December 1, 2023
RoomRaccoon described the acquisition of the Ireland-based company as the “natural next step” on its journey to becoming a leader in hotel management software. Read More
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Layla launches, receives €3M in seed funding
By Morgan Hines | November 30, 2023
The new app is an artificial intelligence-driven travel advisor that is meant to help users plan trips and book seamlessly. Read More
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Hopper’s Lalonde talks profits, Expedia split, Booking.com competition
By Derek Catron | November 29, 2023
In a far-ranging interview at The Phocuswright Conference, Lalonde also spoke of Hopper’s layoffs and his “hacker” approach to business. Read More
 alt="Expedia has given $1.5M in grants to nonprofits as part of new fund"  title="Expedia has given $1.5M in grants to nonprofits as part of new fund"
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Expedia has given $1.5M in grants to nonprofits as part of new fund
By Morgan Hines | November 28, 2023
Expedia is looking to bolster efforts to remove barriers to travel with its new funding initiative. Read More
 alt="NUMA swoops up YAYS to expand hospitality brand across Europe"  title="NUMA swoops up YAYS to expand hospitality brand across Europe"
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NUMA swoops up YAYS to expand hospitality brand across Europe
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023
A statement says the deal adds 489 units to NUMA's portfolio and claims it creates the leading player across Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the Benelux region of Belgium, the Netherlands... Read More
 alt="Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving"  title="Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving"
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Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023
Airlines are taking small steps to build in flexibility and make loyalty programs more appealing, but it's evolution rather than revolution. Read More
 alt="Flyr and Roam Around announce partnership"  title="Flyr and Roam Around announce partnership"
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Flyr and Roam Around announce partnership
By Morgan Hines | November 27, 2023
The companies are aiming to bring artificial intelligence-powered travel planning to airlines and hotels across the globe. Read More
 alt="WeRoad adds €18M to cement position in Europe"  title="WeRoad adds €18M to cement position in Europe"
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WeRoad adds €18M to cement position in Europe
By Linda Fox | November 27, 2023
The company is present in the U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Spain and said its “strategic goal is to solidify its foothold in its five current markets and expand its presence across Europe" before... Read More
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Finding solutions for travel disruptions in an age of climate change
By Derek Catron | November 27, 2023
Travel industry leaders weigh in on the need for companies to be more proactive about helping customers when travel disruptions occur.   Read More