The Booking Ninja

Holidu | September 25, 2020

Holidu, a travel tech startup, raised more than $4.6 million (€4 million) from former Booking.com CEO Kees Koolen out of his personal fund as part of a $5.8 million (€5 million) extension to its Series C round. Holidu’s signature business is a price-comparison search tool for vacation homes. The Munich-based company has raised more than $55 million to date, according to Crunchbase....

European Waterways | September 16, 2020

In tandem with the continuing growth of the solo travel market, European Waterways has extended its Solo Cruise in 2021 aboard the 20-passenger La Bella Vita hotel barge, which will sail between Venice and Mantua along Italy’s Po River and the Bianco Canal. Departing on Oct. 10, 2021 – and exclusive to solo travelers – the six-night cruise offers 10 percent off for advance bookings, which represents a savings of $560 off the $5,600 single rate, European Waterways said....

PhocusWire | April 20, 2020

Activity in the adventure travel industry is expected to be down 40% compared with last year. In a recent survey of members, The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) says that the impact of COVID-19 is expected to be felt throughout 2020. In addition, the study shows that 84% have a negative outlooks on ongoing business prospects with organizations revealing a 63% drop in demand for the second quarter of 2020 and a 73% increase in cancellations compared to the same time last year. The resul...

Thailand Safety and Health Administration | May 26, 2020

Thailand has taken a key step in welcoming back travelers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, launching a new safety certification program that will identify businesses, including restaurants, hotels and travel agents, that meet all appropriate COVID-19 hygiene and quality controls upon inspection. The Amazing Thailand Safety and Health Administration (SHA) Certification Program was announced by a handful of the country's top officials on Tuesday, including Phiphat Ratchakitprakan, Minister o...