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Bookaway | July 17, 2021

Start-up in travel technology Bookaway has secured USD46 million in venture capital from Aleph, Corner Ventures, and Entrée Capital to establish the Bookaway Group, which will bring together ground and sea transportation companies from across the world. The group has collaborated to digitalize the USD 157 billion sector, where 95% of activities remain offline (local buses, trains, ferries.) As a result, local suppliers can connect and reach even more travelers by offering a...

Destination and Tourism

frommer | March 30, 2022

With travelers eager to hit the road again for summer vacation after the disruptions caused by the pandemic, Frommers—the trusted travel media company and guidebook publisher celebrating its 65th year in 2022—has released the latest edition of its Best and Worst Hotel Booking Sites. The ranking names the top online travel agencies and aggregators for finding lodgings on the road in 2022. The top 10 has been shaken up considerably since the previous ranking in 2020. Usi...

PhocusWire | April 09, 2020

Booking Holdings says bookings have decreased by more than 85% year-on-year. In an update on the impact of COVID-19 on current trading, the online travel company says it believes the impact on the current quarter, ending June 30, will be greater than the situation in the first quarter of 2020. Booking Holdings also talks about a number of steps taken around supporting its financial position including an offering of senior notes, which is expected to raise $3.23 billion, as well as an offering of...

Amex | September 21, 2020

With the fall-travel season on the horizon, one thing many consumers can agree on is that they would give anything to travel like they used to. According to the Amex Trendex , a monthly trend report from American Express, 44% of U.S. adults would give up using their cell phone to be able to travel safely and comfortably outside of the U.S. right now. As the world of travel continues to evolve, Amex Trendex uncovers unique trends pointing to how consumers are feeling about travel today and...