Reports

Airbnb sees an increase in travel searches among Indian Travellers

Kanchan Nath Oct 1, 2024

Airbnb reveals trending travel destinations among Indian travelers for the upcoming festive and autumn season (September-November), showcasing a blend of trending domestic and international…

Hotels

Should travel sellers pivot to second tier cities to benefit from Airbnb bans driving up ADRs in other cities?

Kanchan Nath Jun 18, 2024

It’s clear that consumer appetite for short-term rentals remains high, so should the travel industry now be focusing its attention more on ‘second cities’?

Hospitality

New research reveals the most profitable US cities for Airbnb hosts 

Kanchan Nath Feb 19, 2024

A new study has found Scottsdale, Arizona, to be the most profitable city for Airbnb hosts, the research was by Wealth of Geeks.

Technology

Airbnb acquires AI stealth company, GamePlanner.AI

Kristin Mariano Nov 17, 2023

“What makes GamePlanner.AI so special is that they combine expertise in AI, design, and community,” said Airbnb CEO and co-founder Brian Chesky. “AI will rapidly alter our world more than…

Technology

Breezeway becomes official Airbnb partner

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2023

Breezeway has become an official Airbnb Software Partner, the integration leverages multiple data connections to bring automation and operational insights to hosts and property managers.

Hospitality

Airbnb sees strong travel interest to the Philippines among SEA travelers

Kristin Mariano Aug 28, 2023

Latest data from Airbnb reveals that Airbnb Hosts and guests are emerging as key drivers of economic activity in destinations and communities across the Philippines. While the pandemic…

Technology

6 reasons to NOT use this viral TikTok AirBnB hack

Kristin Mariano Aug 16, 2023

A recent video by TikTok user Anna (@annathingbutanimals) has been garnering attention for her travel hack, which she says has purportedly saved her thousands of dollars while travelling.…

Hospitality

Top 15 European destinations for most competitive Airbnb stays

Kanchan Nath Jul 28, 2023

Moneyzine  unveil the European cities where Airbnb accommodations offer superior value compared to hotels for summer vacations.

Hospitality

Solo travel and private room stays on Airbnb gain momentum in the Philippines

Kristin Mariano Jul 25, 2023

New Airbnb data reveals that Filipino travellers are increasingly going solo, as solo travel by Filipinos on the platform increased over 185% year-on-year in 2022 compared to 2021. Platform…

Features

How to become a super host on Airbnb, as per AI

Kanchan Nath Jun 8, 2023

Deciding on the interior design for your Airbnb can be tough - especially if you don’t have panoramic views or an unbeatable location that will bring in the bookings. 

Hotels

Top 10 affordable and must visit Airbnb’s in the US 

Kanchan Nath Apr 25, 2023

A new study shows a ranking of ten of the most affordable Airbnb’s in the US that also have the wow factor people are looking for.

Hospitality

Airbnb launches GBP 1m Sustainable Hosting Plan

Kristin Mariano Nov 10, 2022

Airbnb has launched its Sustainable Hosting Plan, including a GBP1 million fund to support Hosts with energy efficiency improvements, cutting carbon emissions and making long-term savings on…

Tourism

Aussies want to travel to Japan: Airbnb

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

As Japan has now reopened to the world for individual travel, more than half (56 percent) of Aussies are looking to travel to Japan when they are able, a new YouGov survey commissioned by…

Tourism

Untouched rural destinations more popular with tourists in Thailand: Airbnb

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2022

Airbnb claims that some of the ‘lesser-known’ destinations that travellers are exploring include Koh Lanta, Trat, Pai and Cha-Am.

Digital nomads on Airbnb’s target list, partners with 20 destinations to support remote work around the world

Megha Paul Jul 11, 2022

Airbnb launched its ‘Live and Work’ Anywhere initiative to identify some of the most remote worker-friendly destinations in the world

OMG! Fund: Airbnb rolls out $10 million for the world’s craziest listing ideas

Megha Paul Jun 28, 2022

The fund's $10 million will help finance 100 of the craziest ideas, giving 100 people an opportunity to turn them into actual Airbnb OMG! Category listings, which are Airbnb’s collection of…

Airbnb launches new safety product for solo travellers

Kristin Mariano Jun 17, 2022

Airbnb strives to be a place where anyone can belong and feel safe while travelling. One strength is in the flexibility we offer to our guests through our over 6 million listings. From…

Airbnb hosts in Thailand use their income in time of soaring inflation

Megha Paul Jun 9, 2022

Airbnb has released the first results from its latest survey of hosts and guests worldwide, focusing on its findings from Thailand

Hospitality

Airbnb to wind down China rentals amid ongoing lockdowns

Megha Paul May 27, 2022

All listings for homes in China will be removed from Airbnb’s website by summer

A new Airbnb for a new world of travel

Kristin Mariano May 17, 2022

With a new way to search designed around Airbnb Categories, the innovative Split Stays feature, and AirCover for guests, this launch represents the biggest change to Airbnb in a decade. 

Global

Most Indians keen to travel abroad in next six months: Airbnb survey

Megha Paul Apr 29, 2022

Indian travellers are planning their next trip abroad with almost three-quarters of respondents looking to do so in the foreseeable future

Hospitality

New Bengaluru tech hub part of Airbnb’s ongoing investment in India

Megha Paul Mar 23, 2022

Airbnb has announced fresh investment in India through the impending opening of a new technology hub in Bengaluru

Airbnb alternative for the luxury traveller

Kristin Mariano Mar 15, 2022

Introducing a sophisticated alternative to Airbnb dedicated exclusively to the world’s most luxurious properties, A.M.A Selections will be launching a booking platform to disrupt the dated…

Luxury Airbnb alternative Plum Guide raises USD31 million and to disrupt homestay market

Kristin Mariano Feb 18, 2022

Plum Guide has announced that it has extended its Series B funding round to raise a total of USD31m.

Can You Be A Good Host? Airbnb Offers A Free Year In Sicily

Joe Cusmano Jan 26, 2022

Airbnb, the online short-term rental platform, is giving away a free one-year stay in a newly renovated property in Sicily’s small rural village of Sambuca.

New Airbnb offering: Live for a year in a restored ‘1 Euro’ Sicilian home

Megha Paul Jan 20, 2022

Airbnb is on the search for the ideal candidate to live rent-free for a year and host a decayed-turned-designer Italian heritage home

Demand for different types of Airbnb up 400%

Megha Paul Nov 3, 2021

Some of the weirdest Airbnb’s listed to find out how much they would cost in comparison to similar properties in the area

As domestic travel in UK rises, Airbnb rival Plum Guide raises $9 million in funding

Megha Paul Oct 7, 2021

Plum Guide, the London, UK-based vacation home platform, secured $9million in funding as domestic travel rises

Flexible searches, hosted travel and unique stays define travel in 2021: Airbnb

Megha Paul Sep 27, 2021

Airbnb presents round-up of key travel trends that have been emerging in India and reflects how consumers are viewing travel in the new normal

Airbnb endorses STAAH as preferred partner for 2021

Megha Paul Sep 3, 2021

Cloud-based technology STAAH has been chosen by Airbnb as their preferred software partner for 2021 as it has been recognised for exceptional performance in connecting hosts around the world…

Hospitality

Lights, Camera, Action! Airbnb celebrates world of Bollywood with festival of hosted online experiences

Megha Paul Aug 11, 2021

Airbnb announced the launch of Bollywood Insiders, a 10 day festival of engaging Online Experiences that brings India’s storied film industry to life

Tourism

Oyo, Airbnb, EaseMyTrip and Yatra come together to launch CHATT

Megha Paul Jun 10, 2021

Leading players of the OTA industry in India have come together to back and enable an industry association - Confederation of Hospitality, Technology and Tourism Industry (CHATT)

Technology

Airbnb is looking for 12 people to live anywhere for one year

Kristin Mariano Jun 10, 2021

Inspired by the growing flexibility to work and live from anywhere, Airbnb has announced the launch of “Live Anywhere on Airbnb”, a program for 12 individuals to live exclusively in listings…

Technology

Smarter: This Airbnb alternative is a luxury and sustainable short stay platform

Kristin Mariano May 24, 2021

Pioneering marketplace for short stays, Smarter opens the doors of London’s most lavish and outstanding homes, whilst offering sustainable travel solutions and an eco-forward experience.

Stay Thai, Your Style! Airbnb unveils domestic travel campaign for Thailand

Megha Paul Dec 8, 2020

As part of Airbnb’s ongoing commitment and in support of the government’s efforts to help drive Thailand’s tourism recovery, Airbnb has launched a domestic travel campaign Stay Thai, Your…

MTDC partners with Airbnb to promote offbeat destinations in Maharashtra

Megha Paul Nov 16, 2020

By promoting homestay tourism, this partnership will encourage travel to lesser-known destinations and will enable inclusive community-led tourism in the state, that will further enhance…

Worried about homestays in Thailand? Airbnb launch new safety standards

Alastair Newport Oct 15, 2020

To ensure hosts are aligned with Thai government guidance, Airbnb has consulted with the Ministry of Public Health’s Department of Health and recently held a joint discussion with Airbnb…

Airbnb contributes USD 320 million to Indian economy

Megha Paul Aug 14, 2020

Airbnb contributed over INR 22 billion (USD 320 million) to India’s GDP and supported close to 50,000 local jobs in 2019 alone, according to a new study

Airbnb now offers virtual ‘travel’ experiences to keep you entertained at home

Megha Paul Apr 14, 2020

Airbnb has introduced Online Experiences, a new way for people to connect, travel virtually and earn income during the COVID-19 crisis. With communities around the world staying home to…

Technology

Airbnb sets aside USD250 million to support hosts

Kristin Mariano Apr 6, 2020

In light with the development of COVID-19 health crisis, Airbnb has announced several key initiatives and policies, including USD250 million USD to help accommodation hosts impacted by…

Airbnb launches USD 1 million fund for world’s most unique home ideas

Megha Paul Mar 17, 2020

Airbnb is searching for the world’s wildest home ideas – and has launched a USD 1 million fund to make them a reality. The Unique Airbnb Fund is the company’s first-ever USD 1 million…

Airbnb tweaks refund policy

Megha Paul Mar 12, 2020

Airbnb is making adjustments to its refund policy in an attempt to balance the needs of hosts and guests on its home-sharing site amid the global coronavirus outbreak that has severely…

STAA responds positively to European Court of Justice ruling on Airbnb

Megha Paul Dec 24, 2019

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has welcomed the ruling by the European Court of Justice about clarifying Airbnb’s status as an Information Society Services (ISS)…

Airbnb is on its way to becoming a hotel company

Kristin Mariano Dec 10, 2019

After disrupting the billion-dollar hotel industry, Airbnb is slowly straying away from its roots of listing private houses and rooms to becoming more of a hotel company.

Startups

Airbnb Experiences unveils Cooking to bring out secret family recipes

Kristin Mariano Nov 28, 2019

Airbnb Experiences has launched a brand new category of bookable experiences – Cooking. This has allowed people to have access to recipes and culinary traditions that were once reserved for…

B&B owners across the UK worry about ‘Airbnb effect’

Tian Tolentino Nov 26, 2019

New research has revealed nearly half (47%) of B&B owners across the UK are nervous about oversupply in the market due to Airbnb and budget hotels.

Live like a ‘Maharaja’: City Palace of Jaipur now on Airbnb

Tian Tolentino Nov 12, 2019

Jaipur’s Royal Family becomes Airbnb’s first 'Royal Hosts' as their family home, the City Palace of Jaipur, becomes available on the home-sharing platform.

Airbnb now accessible in twice as many languages

Tian Tolentino Nov 5, 2019

Airbnb has doubled the number of languages in which hosts and guests can use the platform, now supporting 62 languages around the world.

Tiqets raises USD 60 million led by Airbnb

Megha Paul Oct 31, 2019

Tiqets announced its series C financing of USD 60 million led by Airbnb with continued support from prior lead investors HPE Growth Capital and Investion. With this new funding, the…

20 for 2020: Airbnb’s top destinations to visit next year

Tian Tolentino Oct 29, 2019

Looking ahead to travel planning for next year, Airbnb is forecasting a growing interest in lesser-known and eco-conscious destinations across the world.

One night only: Highclere Castle is now on Airbnb

Tian Tolentino Oct 21, 2019

For one night only, Highclere Castle will open its doors to two guests, giving them the opportunity to immerse in the iconic location.

Hello four legged friend! Airbnb unveils Animal Experiences

Megha Paul Oct 7, 2019

Booking platform Airbnb has now unveiled Airbnb Animal Experiences - a brand new category of Airbnb Experiences that allow people to better understand animals through caring, expert…

Airbnb announces latest community-led destination marketing efforts in Buriram

Megha Paul Sep 25, 2019

Ahead of World Tourism Day this week, Airbnb reaffirmed its commitment to continue promoting Thailand’s emerging destinations on the global stage, with its latest community-led…

Love a staycation? Airbnb reveals strong trend amongst UAE residents

Megha Paul Sep 19, 2019

More and more UAE nationals and residents prefer staycations, even during the hottest months. Crunching three-months’ worth of numbers from 22 May-22 August (a key booking period for…

Upcycled spaces: Airbnb stays at ‘eco-friendly homes’ increased by 141%

Tian Tolentino Sep 16, 2019

As sustainable tourism becomes more important than ever, hosts and guests on Airbnb are making significant changes to support environmentally conscious travel.

Startups

Philippines’ tax agency eyes Airbnbs as fresh source of income

Kristin Mariano Aug 28, 2019

Airbnb has become a popular alternative to expensive hotels for a day of “staycation”. Philippines’ Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is turning to Airbnbs as the new source of additional…

Airbnb creates K-pop themed experiences for Thais

Alastair Newport Aug 16, 2019

Airbnb Experiences is inviting Thais to take their love of Korea to the next level with the launch of Airbnb’s K-pop and K-beauty Experiences. Tourists can now book immersive and unique…

Hotel or Airbnb? 10 cities where it’s actually cheaper to book a hotel

Tian Tolentino Aug 13, 2019

Analysis from comparethemarket.com has revealed the average cost of a hotel compared to an Airbnb in 52 major cities around the world.

Features

How Airbnb is disrupting the hotel business in Mexico

Tian Tolentino Aug 7, 2019

According to a new study by Americas Market Intelligence (AMI), guests are more satisfied with Airbnb in terms of lodging experience and are more likely to recommend the platform to family…

Hospitality

Airbnb makes it easier to look for work-friendly lodgings

Kristin Mariano Jul 23, 2019

Airbnb has added a new feature to make it easier for business travellers to search for work-friendly lodgings that will fit their needs.

Hospitality

Marriott’s Airbnb-like service gets a rebrand

Kristin Mariano Jul 22, 2019

Hospitality giant Marriott International is jumping the bandwagon as it launches its own homesharing platform similar to Airbnb and HomeAway – Homes & Villas by Marriott International.

Hospitality

China summer bookings jump manifold in Airbnb Plus

Megha Paul Jul 11, 2019

Airbnb Plus, an up-market tier of homestay rentals platform Airbnb, has had a more than six-fold increase in summer bookings for China amid surging demand. Destinations close to…

Startups

Airbnb Luxe redefines luxury travel

Kristin Mariano Jun 27, 2019

Airbnb has launched Airbnb Luxe — a new luxury experience that makes personal and bespoke travel more accessible to everyone.

Startups

Airbnb Adventures off to a rough start

Kristin Mariano Jun 24, 2019

Customers who tried to book have taken to Instagram and Twitter to complain about being charged for vacations they were ultimately denied.

Startups

For adrenaline junkies only: Airbnb targets thrillseekers

Kristin Mariano Jun 18, 2019

Airbnb unveils Airbnb Adventures - an expansion of Airbnb Experiences that includes the incredible opportunity for daring guests to channel their inner Phileas Fogg and travel around the…

Hospitality

Channel your inner Phileas Fogg with Airbnb Adventures

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019

You can now enjoy a six-day Galapagos Slow Food Safari, experience the wonders of Oman or camp on a cliff in Colorado. All you have to do is just show up. An expansion of Airbnb…

Startups

Airbnb unveils ‘That’s Why We Airbnb’ campaign

Megha Paul Jun 7, 2019

Community-driven hospitality company, Airbnb has announced the launch of its latest marketing campaign ‘That’s Why We Airbnb’. Narrating the stories of real travellers, the campaign…

Technology

Staycation on rise this Eid in UAE, says Airbnb

Megha Paul Jun 4, 2019

An ever-increasing number of UAE residents are enjoying an extended Eid break and taking more staycations.

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas secretly selling first class seats on Airbnb

Kristin Mariano May 27, 2019

Qantas has revealed that it secretly put up first class seats for sale on Airbnb for as low as USD 20. However, these flights can only be redeemed only with Qantas points.

Technology

Travel tech this week: Airbnb, Kiwi.com and TrustYou launch new features

Kristin Mariano May 23, 2019

This week, tech companies Airbnb, Kiwi.com, TrustYou and Alternative Airlines have launched new features in their respective platforms.

Technology

Know your roots: Airbnb, 23andMe to offer heritage travel recommendations

Kristin Mariano May 22, 2019

Tech giant Airbnb is teaming up with 23andMe, the biotech firm best known for genomics reports about family history and health, to deliver heritage travel recommendations in user…

Startups

Start-up Fairbnb is Airbnb but with a heart

Kristin Mariano May 20, 2019

Fairbnb is a new start-up in the quad that allows you to rent your home to guests and will collect 15% commission on bookings. Where that commission will go sets the two start-ups apart. In…

Startups

Airbnb-like start-up for business travellers Mint House raises USD 15 million

Kristin Mariano May 14, 2019

Start-up Mint House, Airbnb-style for business travellers, raised USD 15 million in Series A funding led by Revolution Ventures.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Airbnb boosts income and jobs in Thai regional communities

Alastair Newport May 13, 2019

New data released today by Airbnb, highlights how the home share community is helping grow tourism in off-the-beaten-track destinations across Thailand and the Asia Pacific, and helping…

Hospitality

A night with Mona Lisa: Airbnb partners with Musée du Louvre

Tian Tolentino Apr 3, 2019

The world-famous Musée du Louvre in Paris has joined forces with Airbnb to give once-in-a-lifetime access to the museum and its masterpieces.

Startups

This cabin in the woods is the most popular on Airbnb

Kristin Mariano Apr 1, 2019

The most visited property listed on Airbnb is not a castle or a luxury place, but a small cabin in the woods of California.

Hospitality

US consumers spend more in Airbnb than Hilton

Kristin Mariano Mar 26, 2019

Airbnb has long been a threat to hotel companies as it offers cheaper accommodation. The start-up also enables hosts to earn money by opening their homes to travellers.

Tourism

VisitBritain to boost local experiences with Airbnb

Tian Tolentino Feb 11, 2019

National tourism agency VisitBritain and Airbnb have announced a partnership to promote and broaden local-led tourism experiences.

Startups

Airbnb to build an “end-to-end platform” with latest hire

Kristin Mariano Feb 8, 2019

Airbnb is breaking into the travel market as the company just hired the founding head of Virgin America Fred Reid as global head of transportation.

Technology

Travel tech this week: Google and Airbnb’s new acquisitions and more

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2018

This week, we saw travel tech giants acquire smaller companies to fuel their growth and industry leaders drive innovation.

Thailand

Airbnb: “Creative communities are essential to vibrant, inclusive economies”

Alastair Newport Nov 19, 2018

Following a recent study by Airbnb, the accommodation-sharing platform has discovered that amongst all of their hosts in Thailand two thousand work in the creative industry.

Hospitality

Airbnb speeds up tourism with B-STAY for MotoGP 2018

Tian Tolentino Oct 5, 2018

Airbnb has partnered with local homestay provider B-STAY to promote tourism and build flexible accommodation supply for MotoGP 2018.

Hotels

Airbnb puts Thai local boutique hotels on the global stage

Alastair Newport Sep 26, 2018

Airbnb unveiled details of its new partnership with the Thailand Boutique Accommodation Trade Association (TBAA) at a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at Beat Hotel in…

Technology

PassRight: The “Airbnb” of the complex US immigration process

Kristin Mariano Sep 13, 2018

Liran Rosenfeld experienced the Kafkaesque immigration process in the United States. His first-hand experiences with the immigration system have inspired Rosenfeld to create a platform that…

Hospitality

Business travellers turn to shared accommodation with ‘Airbnb for Work’

Kristin Mariano Aug 16, 2018

Airbnb has reported a sizable increase in bookings via its corporate travel platform proving that companies are turning to shared homes for their accommodations.

Technology

Astro-tourism: Airbnb launches ‘blood moon’ experience

Tian Tolentino Jul 13, 2018

Airbnb has launched a unique Social Impact Experience to offer guests a close view of the Red Planet by visiting the world’s largest telescope, the Gran Telescopio Canarias (GTC) in Spain’s…

Hospitality

Airbnb pairs with Thai government to boost hospitality standards

Kristin Mariano Jul 12, 2018

Airbnb has announced its first official partnership with the Thai government to train local provincial officials on hospitality, hosting, and compliance standards.

Hospitality

Airbnb suffers blow in APAC with new legal rulings

Kristin Mariano Jun 10, 2018

Airbnb has said that new legislation in Asia and the Pacific "stinks". Japan, Thailand, and Australia recently released new regulations that will affect the company’s listings. Japan…

Hospitality

Airbnb donates €1.25 million to Community Tourism Programme

Alastair Newport May 31, 2018

Airbnb has released details concerning the first recipients of its €5 million Community Tourism Programme. More than €1.25 million has been awarded to 24 community projects from London to…

Technology

“I wanted to create the Airbnb of tourism”

Alastair Newport May 30, 2018

Arriving in a new city, in a country you have never been to before, can be an overwhelming experience. You may have all the right plans to discover ‘the real’ Bangkok, for example, but once…

Hospitality

The ‘Airbnb Effect’: The platform’s economic contribution during the royal wedding

Tian Tolentino May 28, 2018

As the world watched in awe, Airbnb hosts took advantage of the Royal Wedding frenzy. The Airbnb effect gave extra income to hosts in London, Windsor and its surrounding areas, bringing more…

Technology

Airbnb’s pursuit to restore Puerto Rico’s tourism business after Hurricane Maria

Tian Tolentino May 15, 2018

Airbnb’s Brian Chesky and Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rosselló have announced a new partnership to drive tourism and support the island as it builds back after Hurricane Maria.

Hospitality

Guesty, the property management platform behind Airbnb raises $19.75m

Tian Tolentino Apr 27, 2018

Guesty, a Tel Aviv-based Startup that provides an end-to-end property management platform, announced that it has raised $19.75 million in a series B funding.

Hospitality

Airbnb works with Nuki to make physical keys a thing of the past

Tian Tolentino Apr 24, 2018

Nuki, a smart lock innovator, has announced it is working with Airbnb to make locking and unlocking doors easier – and much cooler.

Tourism

Airbnb takes ‘healthy tourism’ to another level with new office and advisory board

Tian Tolentino Apr 20, 2018

Airbnb launches the Office of Healthy Tourism - an initiative to drive local, authentic, and sustainable tourism in countries and cities around the globe.

Tourism

App wars: Klook vs. Viator vs. Airbnb – who offers the best tour-booking experience?

Alastair Newport Apr 18, 2018

With Klook, the new kid on the tour-booking block, raising 60 million USD in funding at the end of 2017 , the popular Hong Kong based company has started making waves beyond Asia, and into…

Hospitality

Airbnb expects 20,000 people to book Airbnb Concerts each month

Tian Tolentino Apr 16, 2018

All around the globe, Airbnb is adding hundreds of concerts and it’s already on track to be in 50 cities and have 20,000 people booking Airbnb Concerts each month before the year ends.

Consumer

Airbnb empowers disabled guests with new accessibility features

Tian Tolentino Mar 19, 2018

To help guests with disabilities, Airbnb has launched 21 new accessibility features and filters to find homes which better fit their needs.

Airlines and Aviation

Is Airbnb really planning to launch an airline?

Tian Tolentino Feb 28, 2018

Airbnb made waves recently with the announcement of its major platform updates. And now, reports say, they’re coming up with an even bigger plan.

Consumer

Airbnb reveals major platform updates with roadmap to 2028

Tian Tolentino Feb 23, 2018

Airbnb unveils a new roadmap for its core home business, designed to bring transformative benefits to every type of traveller.

Tourism

Airbnb fires back at Queenstown Lakes over controversial regulations

Alastair Newport Nov 16, 2017 22

Queenstown Lakes District Council unanimously voted to proceed with public notification of revised rules for Residential Visitor Accommodation.

Tourism

Airbnb to invest millions into responsible tourism across APAC

Alastair Newport Nov 10, 2017 20

Yesterday at the APEC CEO Summit in Da Nang, Airbnb announced it will invest 68 million baht through 2020 to promote and support innovative and responsible tourism projects throughout…

Hotels

Why is age the secret to Airbnb success?

Alastair Newport Oct 31, 2017 18

Airbnb celebrates the UN’s International Day of Older Persons. This year, the theme for  was “Stepping into the Future”, something Airbnb claims it is seeing senior people do all over APAC.

Associations

Airbnb joins forces with PATA on the sharing economy

Alastair Newport Oct 11, 2017 19

Airbnb is the latest hospitality sector organisation to join the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA).

United States

Airbnb and Resy Team Up to Offer In-App Restaurant Reservations

Mark Elliott Sep 20, 2017 4

A great meal shared with friends, old or new, can make a trip special. That’s why, starting today, you can book a table at nearly 650 restaurants across the United States directly through…

Technology

New technology “allows Airbnb owners to compete with hotels”

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

A new market intelligence tool has been launched that developers claim will allow Airbnb owners to "compete on the same level as hotels". AirDNA, which specialises in vacation rental…

Technology

Flight Centre与Airbnb建立合作

Mark Elliott Jun 29, 2017

日前，Airbnb已经与亚太地区最大的企业旅游合作伙伴 Flight Center达成协议，为商务旅客提供通过旅行社直接预订Airbnb房屋，公寓或房间的服务。 目前，Airbnb旗下针对商务的房源有超过3百万，旅行者们和旅行社都可以查看到预定的细节，更改预定或是直接联系房东。…

Corporate & Business

Flight Centre to offer Airbnb for corporate travellers

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

Flight Centre Travel Group's (FCTG) corporate division in Australia and New Zealand has formed a ground-breaking partnership with Airbnb to provide accommodation for its corporate…

Hotels

Airbnb partners World Bank to boost rural tourism

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017

Airbnb has signed a new agreement with the World Bank Group, through which the two organisations plan to boost rural economies in developing countries through tourism. A memorandum of…

United States

In Online Travel, Repeat Bookers Are Elusive, Except for Airbnb

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2017 0

The cost of customer acquisition is high and getting higher, making traveler loyalty a crucial, but often elusive, goal for travel brands. But with its hip brand, unique market positioning…

Hotels

Airbnb aims to improve check-in process

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2017

With no check-in desks or reception staff, arriving at Airbnb properties can often be a confusing process. To alleviate these problems, the home-sharing company has created a new way of…

United States

Airbnb Finds Families Prefer Traveling to New Destinations Each Year

Simon Willmore May 1, 2017 0

Perhaps 2017 is the year to move on from the annual trip to the lake house, or at least shake things up a bit with a second family vacation to Kyoto or Bordeaux. According to a recent survey…

United States

How Airbnb Can Remain King Of The Hill

Simon Willmore Apr 27, 2017 0

In recent years, “experience-based” hospitality companies, such as have experienced a meteoric rise in revenue and new customers. Experience-based hospitality companies allow travelers to…

United States

There’s More to Travel’s Online Rentals Story Than Airbnb

Simon Willmore Apr 22, 2017 0

There's More to Travel's Online Rentals Story Than Airbnb Published November 2016 Douglas QuinbyVice President, Research Airbnb may capture most of…

Appointments

Airbnb与小猪短租磋商中国合作

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

“民宅共享服务提供商”Airbnb本周三对《中国日报》表示，正在与中国短租平台小猪网商谈在日本和韩国等市场上的合作。 报道显示，小猪网CEO陈驰在星期三接受媒体采访时表示，与Airbnb的合作也可能涉及中国，但目前谈判还处在初期阶段。 Airbnb发言人尼克·帕帕斯(Nick Papas)在一封电子邮件中告诉路透社，“这个故事是虚假的，没有进行过任何讨论。”…

Hotels

Airbnb could cooperate with Chinese rival

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2017

Airbnb is in talks with Chinese home-sharing company Xiaozhu, regarding a potential collaboration. The state-run China Daily reported Chen Chi, CEO of Xiaozhu, as saying that the two…

United States

Airbnb Brings Trips to Harlem

Simon Willmore Apr 3, 2017 0

recently announced the launch of its Trips platform in Harlem, New York, adding Experiences to the thousands of homes available for booking. Harlem Experiences offer a chance to get to…

Hotels

Airbnb takes Trips to Delhi

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2017

Airbnb has launched its new Trips platform in New Delhi, adding 15 local experiences in the Indian capital. Launched in November 2016, Airbnb Trips offers visitors the chance to book…

Tourism

Airbnb发布中文名称“爱彼迎”

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2017

本周三，Airbnb发布了中文名称“爱彼迎”，对中国游客来说，这一名字比该公司早先在宣传材料中使用的英文名称更好读。 Airbnb计划今年将在华投资增加一倍，将在华员工数量增加两倍，还计划在上海推出旅程体验项目，并发起新一轮广告攻势。 Airbnb多年来一直努力提升其在中国的市场份额，上述举措就是最新的动作。中国的出境游人数世界第一。…

Hotels

Airbnb brings local Trips to Thailand

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2017

Airbnb has launched its new Trips concept in Thailand, as it continues to diversify out of the accommodation sector. At a press conference held in Bangkok on Thursday (16 March 2017),…

Hotels

Airbnb and Bermuda sign tourism agreement

Aaron Greenwood Mar 15, 2017

The Bermuda Tourism Authority and Airbnb have signed a major agreement that will help to promote Bermuda as a world-class destination for leisure, group travel and tourism investment.…

Hotels

Japan draws up new Airbnb rules

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2017

The Japanese government has developed new regulations for home-sharing in the country, Bloomberg reports. While home-sharing companies such as Airbnb already do business in Japan, the…

United States

My 15 Minutes of Fame (and why Airbnb is Killing it)

Simon Willmore Feb 19, 2017 0

In 2010, I was working on an update to our U.S. vacation rental market research, and one name kept popping up: Airbnb. I began digging in. The model was odd – people rent out their primary…

Hotels

STR：Airbnb与传统酒店竞争仍需努力

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017

在酒店入住率高的市场，Airbnb的入住率也实现最高。但整体看来，Airbnb的入住率和房价都要低于同级酒店的入住率和房价。 近日，STR进行了一次史无前例的独立研究，分析对比了全球13大主要市场内自2013年12月1日到2016年7月31日这32个月的Airbnb房源和酒店的业绩数据。分析结果包括对各领域的入住率调查结果，以及对酒店间夜和房价变化的趋势统计。…

UK

Research reveals Airbnb’s rising influence on hospitality trends

Aaron Greenwood Jan 20, 2017

An unprecedented independent analysis by STR has revealed the rising influence of Airbnb on the hospitality sector.  Among its key findings are that Airbnb occupancy was the highest…

Hotels

Airbnb still struggles to compete with hotels

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2017

Occupancy at Airbnb properties follows the same trends as the hotel sector, with cities that experience high demand for hotel rooms also seeing high levels of Airbnb use. But overall,…

Features

Zeroing in on ‘Travel Gift Cards’

Kanchan Nath Mar 12, 2025

Travel companies report that the first quarter of the year sees a spike in travel gift card redemptions, as people start turning holiday presents into real trips

Hotel Technology

Avantio launches own dynamic pricing tool to boost revenue and occupancy

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2025

Property management software company Avantio, has today announced the launch of its native dynamic pricing tool, empowering property managers to increase their revenues and optimize their…

Hotels

Hospitable unlocks host access to dozens of OTAs with iCal Imports

Kanchan Nath Feb 19, 2025

Vacation rental management platform Hospitable has launched iCal Imports, a brand new feature that allows hosts and property managers to seamlessly sync bookings from dozens of smaller…

Hospitality

Hospitable launches free conference and coaching initiatives

Kanchan Nath Jan 8, 2025

 In a move to reshape how short-term rental (STR) hosts learn and scale, Hospitable has announced two new, free initiatives set to connect hosts directly with those who truly understand…

Tourism

Edinburgh to initiate charging Scotland’s first tourist tax

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2025

The city of Edinburgh is the latest to join the expanding trend of addressing the challenges brought about by tourism via a tourist tax.

Hotels

Direct Bookings Surge in India: STAAH

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2025

STAAH, a technology company helping hoteliers unlock their full revenue potential, has unveiled its list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels across…

Hospitality

Italy overhauls ‘Rental Booking Rules’ for tourists

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2024

The Italian government has banned the practice of key boxes in holiday rental accommodation, which means that guests now have to meet in person to book an apartment during their stay.

Guest Column

The Rise of Mobile Travel Apps: Meeting the Demands of the Modern Travellers

Mohit Singh Nov 17, 2024

Mobile travel apps are becoming more popular, changing how people plan and enjoy their trips. Studies show that over 70% of travellers use these apps for different parts of their journeys.…

Awards

JLL’s Paavan Patel: Ensure guest experience enhancements are aligned with business objectives

Dana Cruz Oct 24, 2024

JLL vice-president for advisory and asset management Paavan Patel shares his insights and recommendations for the Asian hospitality sector in this exclusive interview.

Awards

HVS’s Florian Kittler emphasises the need for eco-friendly practices and personalised experiences

Dana Cruz Oct 24, 2024

HVS Executive Search Europe and Asia Pacific managing director Florian Kittler shares his valuable insights with us regarding the growing need for personalised experiences and sustainability…

Guest Column

Video is the new battleground in the “Experiences” economy

Tony Carne Oct 14, 2024

It’s official! Video is the new battleground in tours and activities.  Last week GetYourGuide CEO Johannes Reck posted on LinkedIn about their fall release day, Unlocked 2024.…

Global

Udman Hotels and Resorts Introduces Udman Luxe Villa

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2024

Udman Hotels and Resorts, a distinguished name in boutique and luxury hospitality, announces the grand opening of its newest venture—Udman Luxe Villa, in Chattarpur marking the brand's entry…

Reports

Hastings Hotels shares results from a ‘Mental Health Survey’ conducted across Ireland

Kanchan Nath Oct 9, 2024

Hastings Hotels, Northern Ireland has conducted a mental health survey across the island of Ireland from September 3rd to 7th 2024, with responses from 1,477 participants. 

Technology

Travel eSIM provider Truely completes latest financing round

Marga Manlapig Oct 3, 2024

Truely announced that it just completed  a US$3.5 million round of financing led by 1982 Ventures with participation from Beenext, and Kopital Ventures. 

Guest Column

AI in Travel: Where are we at as of September 2024

Tony Carne Sep 2, 2024

For a little over a year now, I’ve been reporting weekly on all the developments happening with AI within the travel industry. To date through the Everything AI in Travel weekly newsletter…

Technology

Innovative Solutions to Tackle Overtourism: Lessons from the Globe

Liz Melewshkeivch Aug 22, 2024

Overtourism is a pressing concern in some of the world's most-visited countries. There, tourists impact the local infrastructure, disturb communities, and cause harm to natural environments

Technology

Can autonomous AI bots help travel agents automatically grow their social media?

Marga Manlapig Aug 12, 2024

As travel technologies evolve, AI could prove to be a solution for travel agencies' marketing and promotions initiatives.

TDM Guest Contributor

Overtourism Threatens Santorini: Measures to Preserve the Island’s Beauty

Joe Cusmano Aug 8, 2024 0

Santorini is one of Greece’s most sought-after destinations with its stunning caldera and iconic, blue-domed buildings. However, the island is now facing a significant challenge:

Hotel Technology

Guestline unlocks new revenue streams with fully integrated distribution hub

Kanchan Nath May 22, 2024

Guestline - one of the world’s hospitality technology companies, and part of The Access Group - has unveiled its fully integrated Distribution Hub designed to unlock new revenue streams for…

Hotel Technology

Boostly and I-PRAC forge partnership to elevate trust in direct bookings for short-term rentals 

Kanchan Nath May 1, 2024

Boostly has become the exclusive website design agency partner of I-PRAC (International Property Rental Approval Certification) – a collaboration set to inject unparalleled trust and…

Tourism

Capri a dormitory for tourists?

Kanchan Nath Apr 30, 2024

Famed for its blue seas, breathtaking views and cove-studded coastline, the Mediterranean island of Capri has been a tourist haven since the early years of the Roman empire. 

Global

Top cities to live in as a digital nomad

Kanchan Nath Apr 29, 2024

Increasing work flexibility, alongside rising numbers of ‘digital nomad’ visa schemes is allowing more and more citizens to pursue their dream of travelling the world without compromising on…

Tourism

UK’s top 20 most popular travel and tourism websites in 2023 

Kanchan Nath Apr 23, 2024

A new study has revealed that Tripadvisor was the most popular travel and tourism website across the UK in 2023.

Features

Holiday happiness: 4 in 5 say that having a holiday greatly improves their mental wellbeing

Kanchan Nath Feb 28, 2024

New research released finds that UK adults spend 3 and a half days, or 84 hours, researching what to do or where to visit on their upcoming getaway.

Features

Top twenty travel and tourism websites in 2023 in the UK

Kanchan Nath Feb 19, 2024

A new study has revealed that Tripadvisor was the most popular travel and tourism website across the UK in 2023. 

Features

71% OF UK adults planning a holiday in 2024

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2024

Despite the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, many of us are still trying to make sure that we get away, with almost three quarters of UK adults (71%) either already planning, or likely to go…

Attractions

Top nine tips for planning your 2024 Disney World vacation on a budget 

Kanchan Nath Feb 5, 2024

Disney travel planning experts MagicGuides have compiled their top tips on how to get the most magic out of your 2024 Disney vacation without breaking the bank. 

Hotels

Top 15 cities where hotel stays including breakfast are cheaper than renting a flat or a room

Kanchan Nath Jan 31, 2024

Experts at Deluxe Holiday Homes analyzed 23 most searched European capitals on Google to uncover cities where hotel stays including breakfast are cheaper than renting a flat or a room.

Guest Column

An Unforgettable Family Trip from Boston to Barcelona

Alex Martin Jan 19, 2024

The vibrant city of Barcelona is the perfect place for families to explore. Plan your journey to ensure that your family enjoys a unique and memorable experience in Barcelona. There are…

Global

Holiday Happiness: 4 in 5 say that having a holiday to look forward to greatly improves their mental wellbeing

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2024

On average, UK adults spend 3 and a half days, or 84 hours, researching what to do or where to visit on their upcoming getaway.

Technology

GoMMT, Booking.com and Agoda retain their top spots in the fast-growing Indian travel economy

Kanchan Nath Jan 8, 2024

Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has revealed the top channels across its network of 19,000+ properties. Gobibo and MakeMyTrip owner, GoMMT took the top spot for six years running.

Hospitality

New short-stay rules in New York: Three months on, what does this trend mean for the wider travel space?

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2023

Nearly three months on the industry has had time to analyse the impact and reflect on what this means for the wider travel and tourism space, including those selling accommodation.

Technology

Top 5 travel apps worth downloading

Kanchan Nath Nov 30, 2023

Here is a list of 5 best travel apps you must have on phone if you are planning winter vacation. Say goodbye to travel troubles and hello to a hassle-free, enjoyable winter getaway!

Bloggers

Global Travel Advisor Gennady Podolsky Offers Sought-After Holiday Travel Tips

Chris Head Nov 14, 2023

Global travel concierge Gennady Podolsky, a renowned trekker, highlights the most important facets of holiday travel to maximize success and joy.

Reports

Spanish vacation rental market ‘normalizing’ as relative value improves: Key Data

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2023

Spain’s vacation rental market has grown revenues this year but has been outperformed by its neighbor Portugal and the wider European market sparking a normalizing of nightly rates, short…

Guest Column

Coconut Garden Retreat: A Peaceful 4 Bed Pool Villa Oasis in Samut Songkhram

Andrew Wood Oct 17, 2023

Coconut Garden Retreat: A Peaceful 4 Bed Pool Villa Oasis in Samut Songkhram Story and pictures by Andrew J Wood Samut Songkhram, THAILAND: Coconut Garden Retreat is a boutique…

Hospitality

ONDA participates in Expand North Star 2023, marking  foray into Middle East hospitality tech market

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2023

ONDA, a South Korean hospitality technology company, is participating in  Dubai’s largest startup and investor event to mark its entry into the Middle East hospitality technology market.

Features

Top ten Canadian cities for digital nomads

Kanchan Nath Aug 21, 2023

The digital nomad lifestyle is continuing to grow, with 35 million people now working remotely across the world.

MICE

Web in Travel releases theme and program and speakers for October conference in Singapore

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2023

Web in Travel (WiT), the global news and events platform focused on travel technology, has released the program and speakers for its WiT Singapore Conference, which takes place in the city’s…

Tourism

Top road trip destinations inspired by Barbie

Kristin Mariano Aug 3, 2023

Searches for ‘pink destinations’ have increased by 158% in the past week since the release of the hotly anticipated movie ‘Barbie.’ Similarly, according to research by SIXT, there has been…

Awards

ATTIA announces the Travel Changemakers Awards Judges Panel

Kanchan Nath Jul 25, 2023

The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and Web in Travel (WiT) announce who is participating on the Judges Panel for the inaugural Travel Changemakers Awards 2023.

MICE

WTTC G20 public-private dialogue shines light on travel & tourism opportunities

Kanchan Nath Jun 29, 2023

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) gathered leading Travel & Tourism stakeholders and G20 Ministers in a Public-Private Dialogue in Goa  to address the sector’s vast potential…

Global

Top TikTok travel hacks for summer 2023

Kanchan Nath Jun 21, 2023

TikTok is home to a wealth of travel advice, tips, and tricks that can make your travel experience more enjoyable and also save you money.

Technology

Hostaway integrates with Google for vacation rentals

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2023

Hostaway, the vacation rental PMS, can today reveal it has integrated with Google, enabling customers to list their short-term rentals across Google Travel, Google Search and Maps.

Hotels

HotelRunner introduces AI-Powered Review Center for enhanced Reputation Management

Kanchan Nath Jun 20, 2023

HotelRunner, the leading travel and hospitality technologies platform, has launched HotelRunner Review Center, an innovative solution that will fundamentally change the way properties manage…

MICE

Never stop innovating… and learn to listen: Amir Segall

Kanchan Nath Jun 13, 2023

Ahead of speaking at the Phocuswright Europe event in Barcelona from 12 to 14 June Airbnb’s Director of Commercial, Amir Segall, has emphasized the importance for travel technology companies…

Global

Embrace London’s rainy days with unforgettable indoor experiences while Nannybag safely stores your luggage

Kanchan Nath May 18, 2023

London is famously known for having four seasons in one day, one minute warm and sunny, next the temperature plummets and it is pouring with rain with no sign of it stopping anytime soon.

Features

How short-term rental platforms in Asia can protect their hosts and customers

Kristin Mariano May 12, 2023

Travel demand in the Asia-Pacific region has been mounting as countries open back up, and with China lifting travel restrictions at the start of the year, more and more travellers will…

Technology

Uber takes to the skies with flight bookings in-app

Kristin Mariano May 12, 2023

Uber has announced a new UK feature which allows users to book flights directly in the Uber app. The new product will be available to all UK users this summer. Uber’s new flight booking…

Eturbo News

A Billion Dollar Threat to Marriott and Hyatt’s Brand Reputation

Juergen T Steinmetz May 8, 2023 0

eTurboNews: The Vacation Owner concept at Marriott and Hyatt seems to be a master of deception. A billion Dollar brand confusion conspiracy. Read more: A Billion Dollar Threat to Marriott…

Mobile & Social

Top travel hacks trending on TikTok

Kristin Mariano May 8, 2023

TikTok is home to a wealth of travel advice, tips, and tricks that can make your travel experience more enjoyable and also save you money. But with 3 billion views for #TravelHacks, it can…

MICE

ITB India 2023 on track for an in-person event

Kanchan Nath Apr 21, 2023

Co-located with MICE Show India, Travel Tech India and the ITB India Conference, the annual trade show is making a strong comeback as an in-person event in Mumbai from 26 – 28 April 2023.

Consumer

Boostly partnership wins access to over 100 more countries

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023

The direct booking disrupter announces a pivotal integration, empowering hosts in 120 countries to stop diverting profits to third-party booking sites.

Eturbo News

Maya Luxe names new Chief Operating Officer

editor Mar 2, 2023 0

by: editor | Maya Luxe, a luxury villa rental company in the Riviera Maya, has appointed Meghann Cundall as its Chief Operating Officer. Full article: Maya Luxe names new Chief Operating…

Visa updates

Portugal ends Golden Visa Program

Kanchan Nath Feb 22, 2023

Portugal has become the second country in Europe to put to an end its Golden Visa Program this week, after earlier on 14 February, Ireland also announced it would close its Immigrant…

Features

Unique experiences for ‘thrill seekers’ in 2023 from A.M.A Selections

Kanchan Nath Feb 17, 2023

From a VIP dinner show at Parisian cabaret Moulin Rouge to a Ferrari tour and lunch in the Chianti hills, the new experiences are exclusively available to A.M.A Selections guests.

Reports

Top 10 Global Bleisure Cities

Kanchan Nath Feb 13, 2023

Analysis by Carl Friedrik, has revealed the best luxury bleisure cities in the world for those looking to make the most of business leisure working in style.

Tourism

The best locations across the globe to be a freelancer in 2023

Kristin Mariano Feb 3, 2023

New research by Craft Documents has revealed the top locations to work and live as a freelancer around the world in 2023.  With the rise of freelancing, workers now have the option to…

Technology

Travel bounces back as vacation rental bookings rise up to 27% on 2022 levels

Kristin Mariano Feb 2, 2023

The outlook for vacation rental travel this year is confident as Key Data reveals a significant rise in the number of reservations made in January 2023 compared to January 2022. Key…

Cruise

Global boat rental platform SamBoat announces rebrand

Kristin Mariano Jan 25, 2023

 SamBoat, global platform for boat and yacht rental, has announced a transformation of its branding, amid record growth and a series of significant industry mergers in recent months.  …

Technology

Top online channels for 2022 – STAAH

Kristin Mariano Jan 19, 2023

Global hotel technology giant, STAAH, has unveiled the list of distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels in 2022. Major players Booking.com, Agoda and…

Hospitality

5 key trends set to shape the hospitality industry in 2023 – Cloudbeds

Kristin Mariano Jan 6, 2023

The hospitality management platform powering more reservations and happier guests for lodging businesses around the globe, shares its predictions for the five key trends set to shape the…

Features

Top six unique European getaways for Valentine’s Day

Kanchan Nath Jan 4, 2023

A.M.A  Selections’ expertly selected properties and bespoke private experiences present an elevated, luxury alternative to Airbnb for those seeking a one of a kind Valentine’s Day break. …

Technology

Smart itineraries taking travel experience to next level – GlobalData

Kristin Mariano Jan 2, 2023

Innovation in the travel & tourism industry is on the rise, with many travel-assisted tools and services, including smart itineraries, popping up to enhance travellers' experience.…

Tourism

Top 10 travel trends for 2023: Adventure, purpose, nostalgia, and extreme immersion experiences

Kristin Mariano Dec 22, 2022

The Lemongrass Digital Insights team has researched the latest travel search trends, and drawn key findings from multiple industry reports, to bring you the top 2023 travel trends you need…

Tourism Boards

Abu Dhabi launches authentic Emirati experiences with local guides

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2022

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has created a list of seven authentic Emirati cultural experiences visitors are recommended to try on a visit to the…

Tourism

7 significant travel trends to expect in 2023

Kristin Mariano Dec 16, 2022

2022 marked a return to form for travel and tourism – and while there may be rising costs globally, it’s not stopping travellers from taking holidays and exploring the world. In fact,…

Reports

Pinpointing travel trends with Linktree

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2022

Key travel and hospitality trends have been highlighted with Linktree’s full Link-Back report.

Insurance

Insurers inflate travel cover costs by AUD $560 for differently abled people

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2022

New research shows that disabled tourists are paying AUD $560 (approx. USD 375.79) more than non-disabled customers for travel insurance cover to go on holiday, a significant premium…

Hotels

Short-term accommodation in Spain rises in 20 big cities

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2022

A recent study from the travel industry association of Spain, Exceltur, has shown that short-term accommodation in the 20 biggest cities of Spain is rapidly reaching the number of rooms that…

Tourism

Where are the Brits going this Christmas?

Kristin Mariano Nov 29, 2022

Going on holiday with your friends and family during the Christmas period can be a magical experience. Whether you plan to travel somewhere abroad or stay closer to home, data shows that…

Global

OTAs raise concern with Penang Govt on short term rental plans

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2022

The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) and its members submitted recommendations to the Penang State Government (Local Government Division) recently, regarding the proposed…

Global

WTTC hosts dialogue between private sector and the G20 Ministers

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2022

The Travel & Tourism private sector was invited to the G20 Tourism Ministers’ meeting, when the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) addressed the Group of Twenty in Bali,…

Technology

Guesty acquires hotel management platform YieldPlanet & launches Guesty Distribution Hub

Kristin Mariano Sep 19, 2022

Short-term rental platform Guesty has announced the acquisition of hotel-focused revenue and distribution platform, YieldPlanet. The acquisition expands Guesty’s offerings and…

Tourism

10 expert tips for budget-friendly travelling

Kristin Mariano Jul 29, 2022

Google search interest for the phrase 'cheap summer holiday' has risen by almost 167% in the past month, as people look for budget-friendly getaways to recharge after two years of travel…

Tourism

WTTC introduces new report on best practices for short-term rentals

Megha Paul Jul 18, 2022

The report, ’Best practices for short-term rentals’, developed by WTTC with the support of Airbnb, leading global platform for short-term rentals, draws from the experiences of cities around…

Top 5 tips to travel on budget

Chris Head Jun 27, 2022

We all love travelling, but the costs can mount up quickly. Here are our top 5 tips to travel on a budget and not feel a reduction in enjoyment or compromise safety.

Attractions

Spend the night in Stranger Things-inspired prison cell in Vilnius

Kristin Mariano Jun 6, 2022

Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, is fulfilling the dreams of Stranger Things fans to experience the show’s magic by inviting them to come and spend the night on the shooting grounds of…

New ways of travelling and digital innovation fuel the shift to a membership economy

Kristin Mariano Jun 3, 2022

Driven by tech innovation, changes in traveller behaviour and an inversion from transactional to relational interactions between brands and consumers, the membership economy is helping…

Tourism

Driven by longer trips and workations, Trip101 shows strong growth in 2021

Megha Paul May 30, 2022

Global travel media startup Trip101 reports that its 2021 performance shows 87% YoY growth in Gross Merchandise Value (GMV)

Hospitality

5 trends powering the vacation rental industry

Kristin Mariano May 25, 2022

Hostaway has revealed major trends powering the industry ahead of the 2022 summer season from their data. Long-stays are the new way to travel Hot off the news that Airbnb’s…

Tourism

Global Travel & Tourism sector unites to support Ukraine

Kristin Mariano Apr 19, 2022

Travel & Tourism businesses around the globe have come together to support Ukraine with millions of hotel rooms for refugees escaping the conflict according to the World Travel &…

Tourism

Global travel sector unites to support Ukraine

Megha Paul Apr 14, 2022

Travel businesses around the globe have come together to support Ukraine with millions of hotel rooms for refugees escaping the conflict according to the World Travel & Tourism Council…

MICE

Major market players paved way to recovery in travel industry at ITB India

Megha Paul Apr 7, 2022

The concurrent three-day ITB India Conference featured close to 100 online sessions with over 80 industry experts

Quarantine Free Travel

Brit travellers choose Portugal as favourite travel destination

Megha Paul Mar 30, 2022

According to the survey conducted by Vacaay, after Greece and France, Portugal is the third most sought-after holiday destination for citizens of the UK

Today’s hotel guest is online and digitally savvy: What is your hotel doing to stand-out?

Megha Paul Mar 10, 2022

Tracy Dong, Principal Industry Consultant, IDeaS talks about how hoteliers who become more digitally reliant and plan their systems and approach accordingly will be better placed to attract…

European Travel Commission stands in solidarity with Ukraine

Kristin Mariano Mar 8, 2022

The European Travel Commission (ETC), representing national tourism organisations of Europe, issued a statement today condemning the military aggression by the Russian Federation and…

46% of travel app venture financing deals involved ridesharing, rental, or hailing companies in 2021

Kristin Mariano Feb 25, 2022

Out of the 26 travel app venture financing deals in 2021, 46% of them involved ridesharing, rental, or hailing companies, according to GlobalData.

STAAH unveils top 10 online booking channels for 2021

Megha Paul Jan 12, 2022

STAAH, one of the leading cloud-based hotel distribution and guest booking platforms, has unveiled the lists of online channels that brought the greatest booking revenue to hotels and…

Europe’s cheapest city breaks for 2022

Megha Paul Dec 20, 2021

The Romanian capital of Bucharest offers Europe’s cheapest city break, new research has revealed.

New form of ‘conscious travel’ as travellers look to contribute to communities

Megha Paul Dec 3, 2021

Travellers are more actively focused on enabling positive and empowering experiences for the communities they visit, new research shows

What does the future of travel look like?

Megha Paul Nov 17, 2021

Andrew Bate, CEO of Safely, talks about how continued uncertainty around travel restrictions and high vacation rental demand will impact travel choices this year

Why vacation rentals are already booked out in 2022

Megha Paul Oct 28, 2021

Jeremy Gall, founder and CEO of Breezeway, a property care and operations platform for hospitality providers talks about post-lockdown traveller mentality

Podcasts

Podcast: Super Seven Series: Georgia Rickard

TellMeWhere2Go Sep 10, 2021

Featuring: Georgia Rickard, In this series of seven podcasts, prominent travel identities chat to TellmeWhere2Go about adjusting to the Covid era. From travel restrictions to how they view…

Interviews

SUPER SEVEN SERIES -2nd podcast drops – interviews with travel identities – who’s next?

cynthia dammerer Sep 8, 2021

In this series of seven podcasts, prominent travel identities chat to TellmeWhere2Go about adjusting to the Covid era. From travel restrictions to how they view the current state of their…

Features

Indians looking to live anywhere, explore nature getaways and offbeat locations when travel returns

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2021

Indians are looking at travel in newer ways and exploring flexible, nearby travel and travel to work remotely, according to new Airbnb and YouGov research

Features

85% of Americans enthusiastic about travel in 2021

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2021

As vaccination rates continue to go up and travel restrictions are lifted across the country and globe, many Americans are eager to resume traveling this summer

Tourism

HENRYs keen to cautiously return to pre-pandemic travel behaviour

Megha Paul Jun 2, 2021

HENRYs (those High Earners who are Not Rich Yet) are committed to discretionary travel spending despite shifting life priorities

Tourism

‘Slow travel’ could be the next big tourism trend

Kristin Mariano Jun 2, 2021

Pent-up demand for immersive travel experiences with no set time limit could help ‘slow travel’ become the next big tourism trend.

Startups

Tinder for travel: Swipe right in Flytinary

Kristin Mariano May 5, 2021

New travel app, Flytinary, aims to provide a one-stop travel experience which takes the legwork out of arranging trips and gets its users amazing prices.

Travel Agents

How is pandemic-related consumer behaviour impacting travel?

Joe Cusmano Apr 1, 2021

As travel companies eye industry recovery, they are also watching what consumer behaviours, triggered by the pandemic, might stick around in longer term.

Tourism

Beijing’s tourism loses USD50 billion in 2020

Kristin Mariano Mar 25, 2021

The tourism industry was badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and the city of Beijing saw the momentum of the industry halted in 2020.

Technology

STAAH reveals top online channels for 2020

Kristin Mariano Feb 5, 2021

The commission-free STAAH booking engine comes to hoteliers’ aid as the accommodation industry comes out of a pandemic-struck 2020.

Tourism

Rural domestic trips drives travel recovery

Kristin Mariano Jan 19, 2021

Domestic trips in rural locations are driving leisure demand recovery.

Taking the Sea-Nic route! Boating holidays set sail for 2020

Megha Paul Nov 28, 2020

New research has revealed a growing trend for 2020 – and one that is no longer exclusive to the UK’s wealthiest individuals – the boating holiday

Cruise

Sea Sick: Is Cruising still a Happy Business?

Dr. Elinor Garely - special to eTN Aug 24, 2020

The Cruise industry before COVID-19 generated $134 billion in travel and tourism revenue prompting CLIA to paint a rosy future. This was before COVID-19

North American deal making drops by more than half

Alastair Newport Aug 7, 2020

Data analysts GlobalData has published new findings that show North America’s tourism & leisure industry has witnessed a dramatic drop of 52% in deal activity, compared with the same…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking Holdings job cuts indicate ongoing impacts of COVID-19 in travel

Kristin Mariano Aug 5, 2020

Online travel company Booking.com has announced on Tuesday that it will reduce its global workforce by 25%, which shows that the virus is not done wreaking havoc in travel.

Startups

Tech start-ups lay off thousands of employees amid COVID-19 pandemic

Kristin Mariano Jul 7, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is a health crisis that no one anticipated and it devastated many industries, especially the travel sector.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Top 5 destinations for cooped-up Brits

Kristin Mariano Jun 18, 2020

After being in lockdown for months, Brits cannot wait to have their first taste of freedom with more 70% pledging to travel for their next holiday.

Bloggers

Traveller or Tourist?

Silvia O'Donovan Jun 11, 2020

Innovation and the ability to accept and embrace change are the key elements that will make a difference in the landscape of any sector, not just travel. We’ve seen the last decade bring…

Singapore

How one travel tech startup will help prepare businesses for the “new normal”

Alastair Newport Jun 2, 2020

Singapore-based travel tech start-up, iko.travel, is providing a solution to the industry during some of its darkest days in generations by offering its technology and booking platform at no…

UK

TripAdvisor’s Hotels for Health bridges NHS and hotels at this time of crisis

Kristin Mariano Apr 27, 2020

Tripadvisor has launched Hotels for Health, a programme to connect NHS trusts with hotels who can supply rooms in this time of need.

Free places to stay for medics and caregivers fighting Coronavirus in France

Megha Paul Mar 26, 2020

In partnership with the French government, Airbnb has launched a local expansion of their Open Homes programme to connect medical staff and caregivers batting the coronavirus outbreak in…

Pack your trunk (err, bags)! Historic, elephant-sized stay along the Jersey Shore

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2020

Three lucky Airbnb guests and their friends will have the chance to stay inside Lucy the Elephant, one of the first and only National Historic Landmarks now on Airbnb. A tribute to the…

Technology

Discover Asia’s top 12 hotel income creators

Alastair Newport Feb 12, 2020

SiteMinder has unveiled its annual lists of the distribution channels that brought the highest booking revenue to hotels over the past year. Varying across 20 of the world’s top tourism…

5 travel trends for niche short-term rental listing sites

Kristin Mariano Feb 3, 2020

Rentals United has released a first edition of ‘Who’s Who of Short-Term Rental Listing Sites’

How short-term rentals will play a big role in 2020’s hot holiday trends

Tian Tolentino Jan 28, 2020

UK Short-Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has released a report stating that accommodation available in the UK short-term rental sector is ticking the boxes for 2020’s holiday trends.

STAA welcomes three new members

Megha Paul Jan 27, 2020

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA), the trade body representing the short-term rental sector, has announced that it has welcomed three new affiliate members to its ranks…

Chinese New Year: Group travel explodes in 2020

Alastair Newport Jan 16, 2020

Ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year season, Airbnb reveals a surge in family travel during the holidays that boosts tourism in the region. Travellers choose to travel with their loved…

Hotels

5 technology trends for hotels this 2020

Tian Tolentino Jan 6, 2020

Guestline's chief technical officer Andrew Metcalfe offers his expertise into how the hospitality industry can stay competitive in the forthcoming year.

Thai tourists top travel trends at NYE

Alastair Newport Dec 24, 2019

With 2019 drawing to a close, the number crunchers at Airbnb has collated and analysed the data from millions of transactions to find out exactly where Thais prefer to celebrate New Year.…

Guest Column

How to Build a Travel Service Customers Will Love

Django Stars Dec 11, 2019

With more than 100k flights, 1.5 million bookings made every day, and every tenth person in the world employed in travel services, it’s no surprise that the value of the travel industry, and…

Startups

Travelio raises USD 18 million in a Series B funding round

Kristin Mariano Nov 15, 2019

Travelio, an Indonesia-based start-up that aims to disrupt the real estate sector, has raised USD 18 million in a series B funding round co-led by Temasek subsidiary Pavilion Capital and…

Technology

The future of revenue management: What technologies and trends will shape its outlook?

Kristin Mariano Oct 13, 2019

Staying on top of what is needed to succeed today is hard, but what about two years or five years into the future? What do hoteliers need to know about where the industry is heading?

Guest Column

The Rough Guide to being a travel company in 2019

Jon Reay Sep 19, 2019

Digital is transforming all industries. Businesses are becoming ever more digital. In travel, you may still be selling holidays, flights or accommodation but the way you do it has…

Guest Column

The Industrial Revolutions of Hospitality

Jordan Hollander Sep 19, 2019

I have a friend who used to work in corporate finance at Apple, I remember the last year before she decided to leave - she wasn’t even invited to the Company’s splashy Christmas party at San…

Technology

Travel tech this week: From staycation to golf tourism

Kristin Mariano Sep 19, 2019

This week, Airbnb has revealed staycation trends in MENA region, while TripAdvisor has released a transparency report. Lastly, stat-up golfscape has launced in Ireland enhancing the…

Technology

GetMyBoat CEO: “We give an owner the tools they need”

Tian Tolentino Sep 3, 2019

In this interview, co-founder and CEO Sascha Mornell talks about the company's beginnings, how the platform works and why Eastern Europe should be on your radar.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Luxury Escapes Experiences: Transforming a regular holiday into the ultimate lavish escape

Kristin Mariano Aug 28, 2019

Australian luxurious travel operator Luxury Escapes recently launched Experiences, which is a curated collection of handpicked, in-destination activities.

Tourism

Nearby prefectures to benefit from Tokyo 2020 hotel shortage, tourism

Kristin Mariano Aug 7, 2019

Still a year to go before Tokyo 2020, but Japan is already anticipating hotel shortage to accommodate tourists and participants during the Summer Olympics. However, nearby regions could…

Hospitality

Families renting out homes to pay for holidays

Megha Paul Aug 6, 2019

As the schools break up for summer, home-sharing insurance specialist GUARDHOG has unveiled new research which shows that nearly half (48%) of Brits who’ve listed their homes on…

Interviews

How a golf trip started a vacation rental platform

Tian Tolentino Jul 25, 2019

Like an ember starting a fire, Galen Cheng didn’t know that a simple golf trip to North Nicolas would lead to the creation of a new vacation rental platform.

Technology

Travel tech this week: Travellers favour alternative payments and more

Kristin Mariano Jul 25, 2019

This week, the rise of alternative payments is seen in many parts of Europe and Asia. This trend has a significant on travel as we may see a revolution on how we pay for goods and services.

Features

Cruise news: The ancient temple city, sailings on the Rhine and more

Tian Tolentino Jul 24, 2019

On our cruise radar this week, AmaWaterways celebrates its new passenger vessel, The Strand Cruise launches sailings to an ancient temple city and more.

Technology

Travel tech this week: The best travel brand, tickets for space and more

Kristin Mariano Jul 18, 2019

This week in the travel tech sector, TUI is hailed by independent consumers as the best travel brand trumping rivals Thomas Cook and Booking.com. Meanwhile, this could be your chance to go…

Tourism

Chinaboo: A deeper look at Chinese tourism in SEA

Kristin Mariano Jul 15, 2019

Chinese tourists are ubiquitous across the globe. Anywhere you turn, Chinese is present; even in the most remote tourist area in Africa. It could almost be said that there is no tourist spot…

Startups

Women travelling solo are truly “wanderful”

Kristin Mariano Jul 12, 2019

More women are heading out of their comfort zone and seek high-octane adventures that provide an opportunity to develop new skills and passions.

Hospitality

GUARDHOG launches deposit cover for alternative accommodation

Megha Paul Jul 5, 2019

GUARDHOG, the pay-per-stay home-sharing insurance specialist has come to the rescue of the burgeoning peer-to-peer accommodation sector by launching deposit cover in time for the peak…

Global

“Those who believe that their standard home or landlord policies will cover them are sadly mistaken”

Alastair Newport Jun 26, 2019

Home share hosts can look forward to enhanced protection on their short term rentals with the announcement that Airbnb insurance broker, Pikl Insurance, has hooked up with online broker…

Hospitality

Battling Yourself: OYO Rooms CEO Ritesh Agarwal on how to succeed in China

Kristin Mariano Jun 19, 2019

Within a span of 18 months, OYO is now the second largest hotel chain in China boasting 450,000 rooms in 10,000 OYO hotels present in 320 cities. The fast-growing hospitality start-up is…

Technology

Travel tech this week: New travel tech launches

Kristin Mariano Jun 13, 2019

This week, three new players enter the travel tech field and will battle it out in the space with the old timers.

Startups

GetYourGuide CEO: “Asia and the United States are our next big targets”

Kristin Mariano Jun 4, 2019

GetYourGuide has raised USD 484 million in its Series E funding to conquer the USD 183 billion experiences industry. As the global market for tours and activities grows in an unprecedented…

Hospitality

World domination: OYO schemes to rule the world

Tian Tolentino Jun 3, 2019

Entering new markets and dominating new territories, OYO, it seems, has plans to rule the world (the hospitality world, that is). Here’s an overview of what the company has been up to…

Tourism

The future of tourism: 7 travel trends you should know

Tian Tolentino May 30, 2019

According to the global consultancy firm Oliver Wyman, demographic changes, evolving needs and new technologies will change the landscape of tourism over the coming decades.

Interviews

The custom virtual concierge: Disruptions and solutions in voice tech

Tian Tolentino May 28, 2019

In this exclusive TD interview, we speak with the founder of Virtual Concierge Service Dana Young, to talk about disruptions, solutions, and what's next for voice tech.

Hospitality

STAAH launches first ‘The Big Connect’ for hospitality industry

Kristin Mariano May 24, 2019

The Big Connect gathered key players in the sector and helped guests establish new connections and share knowledge, whilst celebrating mutual successes and embracing further growth.

Technology

Travel tech this week: Starting a small revolution and more

Kristin Mariano May 16, 2019

This week, road transportation takes centre stage with Uber sharing speed data and Amadeus including Heycars in its system. A new app is launched that combines tech’s best products – social…

Technology

Travel tech this week: DXB Entertainments new B2B platform and more

Kristin Mariano May 2, 2019

This week, travel booking sites eSky and DXB Entertainments moved forward with their businesses. Meanwhile, UDrive and Rentals United received millions of funding.

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com, Expedia and Rakuten offices probed by Japan Fair Trade Commission

Kristin Mariano Apr 12, 2019

Japan’s antitrust watchdog, Japan Fair Trade Commission, raided the offices of Rakuten, Booking.com and Expedia on Wednesday. The three were allegedly involved in unfair trade practices by…

Startups

Oyo says konnichiwa

Kristin Mariano Apr 5, 2019

Fresh from receiving a significant investment from Airbnb, Indian unicorn Oyo has struck a joint venture with Softbank Corp. to launch a hotel business in Japan.

Hotels

OYO celebrates 50 UK hotels with GBP 40m investment

Tian Tolentino Apr 4, 2019

By the end of April this year, OYO Hotels & Homes, now one of the largest hotel chains in the world, expects to open its 50th hotel in the UK. 

Hospitality

UK home-share accommodations to be assessed

Alastair Newport Mar 29, 2019

The UK’s Short-Term Accommodation Association (STAA) has announced the launch of its Quality in Tourism’s Safe, Clean and Legal assessment scheme to ensure that to ensure its member…

Hotels

Business bookings success story hits Barcelona

Alastair Newport Mar 21, 2019

With the so many changes to the corporate hospitality industry coming in the last ten or fifteen years -- such as the arrival of Airbnb and other home share platforms able to offer a literal…

Technology

Travel tech this week: Amadeus partnerships and payments made easy

Kristin Mariano Mar 15, 2019

This week, we saw Amadeus has renewed some of its partnerships as well as alternative payments in the UK.

Technology

Big Game: The hunt for an ‘end-to-end’ booking platform

Kristin Mariano Mar 12, 2019

There has been a long quest for that one name in travel that caters to the need of a traveller from beginning to end. That is the dream!

Global

Putting India on the wellness travel map

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 26, 2019

The PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart (ATRTCM) took place in Rishikesh, India from 13-15 February. The travel mart and conference hosted over 130 delegates…

Hospitality

Breathing (OYO) Life into Japan’s home rental market

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 25, 2019

After China, Indonesia and Malaysia; OYO is now spreading its wings further east into Japan.

Tourism

Cupid strikes the solo traveller

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 8, 2019

This time, cupid has other plans and its target seems to be the solo traveller. Adventure travel expert Explore commissioned a survey into solo travel, which revealed that many people…

Global

The long and the short of it: Ascott’s Brian Tan on the shifting serviced apartment market

Alastair Newport Feb 6, 2019

A couple of weeks ago TD reported the news that serviced apartment specialists Ascott Limited, had experienced unprecedented growth.  I spoke to country general manager for Thailand, Brian…

Podcasts

“If you are another nondescript branded hotel they will not even remember your name”: The Hotels Network CEO

Brett Henry Jan 31, 2019

For this week's podcast, I spoke to Juanjo Rodriguez, the CEO of The Hotels Network, a company delivering a hotel tech ecosystem that increases direct channel conversions.

Tourism

How to combat overtourism

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jan 31, 2019

With excessive tourism and, even more so, unsustainable tourism on the rise, the need for forming a World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage (WTACH) was inevitable.

Serviced Apartments

Home away from home: Here’s why serviced residences will flourish in 2019

Kristin Mariano Jan 28, 2019

WhyHotel CEO Jason Fudin claims business travellers and groups or families will continue to choose apartment products for their short stays in 2019.

Global

20 trend reports in 1: What travel will look like in 2019

Kristin Mariano Dec 31, 2018

Flooded with trend reports at the end of the year? TD has a special New Year's gift-- the lord of all trends reports to keep you on top of your game in 2019.

Global

Hotel channel managers: Key providers and how to choose one

Altexsoft Team Dec 30, 2018

In one Hotel Hell episode, lodge guests had to search for a front desk employee by themselves. Eventually, a bartender checked them in with a pen and notebook… 

Tourism

Plan B in case your Christmas travel plans fail

Alastair Newport Dec 19, 2018

Have you lost money because you could not travel and had a non-refundable flight or a hotel reservation? You are not alone. Millions of people lose money on their unused travel bookings…

HR & Careers

Here’s why the younger generation want to work in travel and why you should hire them

Kristin Mariano Dec 12, 2018

70% of the respondents opined they have a strong desire to travel and is a major reason why they work.

Technology

Hotelbeds: Year-end review and forecast trends for 2019

Tian Tolentino Dec 11, 2018

Tech provider and distributor Hotelbeds has released industry comments and insights about the year in travel and its forecasts for 2019.

Technology

Pausing but not giving up: Spacebase CEO on recalibrating your business

Kristin Mariano Nov 19, 2018

Unproductive and uncreative are how Spacebase co-founder and CEO Julian Jost described the conventional board meeting culture. Working as a strategy consultant for years, Julian has…

Technology

LINE to be a ‘super app’ for new travel funnel

Kristin Mariano Nov 16, 2018

LINE is on its way from being a mere messaging app to becoming a super app that will offer services for the new experiential travel funnel.

Hotels

“Independents are the true pioneers of the future in travel”: Preferred Hotels’ MD

Alastair Newport Nov 15, 2018

Last week in the first part of my interview with Josephine Lim – MD of Preferred Hotels in Southeast Asia -- we discussed what it takes to become a member of the prestigious group and its…

Travel agency software: Choosing tools for booking, accounting, marketing, and tour building

Altexsoft Team Nov 2, 2018

This article was originally published as a blog post by AltexSoft. It is published here with permission. Despite the recent charge toward using OTAs, a recent study showed that offline…

Tourism

Boracay reopens: All you need to know before you get there

Kristin Mariano Oct 29, 2018

Boracay is far from perfect, but dust and roadworks should not stop you from seeing this island in a new light.

UK

Travelport bags seven new contracts for its mobile solution deployment

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Oct 18, 2018

Travelport, a travel commerce platform, announced it has secured seven new agreements in Europe to deploy Trip Assist, its advanced mobile application for travel management companies and…

Tourism

Rugby sevens in Africa draws tourism

Kristin Mariano Oct 12, 2018

Rugby sevens in Africa is fast becoming a tourism drawcard, attracting overseas spectators.

Hotels

HOTECH 2020: “The guest of the future won’t search for a room or a hotel”

Alastair Newport Oct 9, 2018

As travel increasingly becomes a popular lifestyle choice among the growing middle and upper classes in Asia, gross travel bookings are projected to register strong growth from 2017 to 2020.…

Corporate & Business

Amadeus gets into the minds of APAC business travellers

Tian Tolentino Sep 20, 2018

Travel tech firm, Amadeus IT Group, has revealed that business travel within Asia is growing at twice the pace of the rest of the world.

Corporate & Business

Corporate managers beware: Business travel costs expected to rise in 2019

Kristin Mariano Sep 10, 2018

As more businesses go global, employees are travelling more than ever, but travel managers need to brace themselves as business travel costs are expected to rise in 2019 with hotel and…

Technology

“Travelling has never been as hassle-free” says Klook COO, after highest-ever funding round

Kristin Mariano Aug 21, 2018

After closing USD 200 million Series D funding, Klook has become the most-funded company in the tours and activities sector. The new unicorn company now has the ammunition to expand…

Technology

Short-term property rental manager Guesty partners with RemoteLock

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Aug 16, 2018

Guesty, the all-in-one property management solution for short-term property management companies worldwide, added IoT company RemoteLock to its integrations marketplace.

Corporate & Business

Is the sharing economy safe for corporate travel?

Kristin Mariano Jul 30, 2018

The sharing economy enables individuals to lend and avail goods and services to one another for a fee.

Technology

Will we ever see a single platform for booking travel?

Kristin Mariano Jul 27, 2018

A number of companies claim that they provide the best single platform for travel, but it seems that there is still a void in the market that needs to be filled.

Technology

Travltalk: Changing the way we travel, chat and socialise

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 27, 2018

The newly launched location-based mobile app Travltalk is aiming to change the way millennial explorers, backpackers that roam the world seeking adventure and authentic local experiences.

Hospitality

Chinese media giant Tencent to invest in Indian budget hotel start-up OYO Rooms

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 26, 2018

Tencent Holdings Ltd. is in talks to lead a financing round of between US$300 million to US$500 million in Indian budget hotel brand OYO Rooms, valuing OYO at over US$2 billion, according to…

Tourism

Hoteliers in Johor stay positive despite occupancy rates

Michael Mackey Jul 17, 2018

Despite occupancy rates of less than 50%, hotels in Johor Bahru are optimistic about their future, Ivan Teo, chairman of the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and general manager of…

Hotels

Sweet Inn launches in London with five-star vacation apartments

Tian Tolentino Jul 10, 2018

Sweet Inn has officially launched in London with 26 serviced vacation apartments that provide the luxury and comforts of a five-star hotel.

Hospitality

“The way online travel worked was broken” says Triptease founder

Alastair Newport Jul 9, 2018

Triptease bags a further USD 4 million on top of their original contributions from BGF and Notion Capital contributed. Now, with their total investment standing at USD 13 million, Charlie…

Tourism

Could Japan be the next country to close due to overtourism?

Kristin Mariano Jul 5, 2018

Following the huge drop in inbound tourists after the Fukushima nuclear disaster in March 2011, the Japanese government boosted its tourism efforts and reintroduced Japan to the world.…

Entrepreneurs

Project Deepblu dives into adventure travel

Simon Willmore Jun 29, 2018

We talk to marketing professional and Bitcoin-based entrepreneur James Tsuei about his new environment project

Technology

7 head-turning travel tech startups at Techsauce Global Summit 2018

Kristin Mariano Jun 26, 2018

Southeast Asia is a treasure trove of some of the most innovative travel tech start-ups today.

Hospitality

Direct bookings startup Triptease’s funding reaches USD 13 million

Alastair Newport Jun 26, 2018

Following our story in April where Triptease content manager Lily McIlwain, told us about the direct booking start up's report into the future of A/B testing, the company has now announced…

Technology

Why travelling to China nowadays is so much easier than in July 1997: mobile technology

Tian Tolentino Jun 14, 2018

Gone are the days where travellers had to print train tickets, boarding passes or hotel reservation receipts. Thanks to e-tickets, online bookings, and mobile check-in, consumers benefit…

Technology

Here’s how much money OTAs are spending for paid search advertising

Tian Tolentino Jun 8, 2018

A new research by Kantar Media revealed Booking.com as the biggest spender, while TripAdvisor takes the top spot for organic search.

Hospitality

Hospitality wars: DayBreakHotels vs home-sharing platforms

Tian Tolentino Jun 7, 2018

Rome-based tech start-up DayBreakHotels has introduced its day use booking service to the UK with an aim to help the traditional hotel model fight back against the rising popularity of…

Asia

Record breaking exhibitor numbers set to be smashed at ITB Asia 2018

Alastair Newport Jun 4, 2018

With the huge success of last year’s tenth anniversary event, which witnessed over 940 exhibitors from 113 countries setting up shop at the Sands convention centre, ITB Asia 2017 looked like…

Hospitality

The two biggest battles in hospitality: How will Marriott compete?

Kristin Mariano May 30, 2018

Marriott International is determined to win the race by ensuring it covers all bases. The hotel giant made two important launches in the first quarter – its joint venture with Alibaba and…

Hospitality

New Orleans temporarily bans short-term rentals

Kristin Mariano May 29, 2018

New Orleans has hit the pause button on adding more short-term rentals in the city, as the local council conducts further study on the effects of transient accommodations.

Airlines and Aviation

airXcoin to launch new blockchain platform for the air travel industry

Kristin Mariano May 28, 2018

A new player will join the ranks of tech companies offering products and services that use digital-ledger technology. However, airXcoin aims to streamline the payment process in the air…

Hospitality

Personalized experiences create leaders in the hospitality industry

Kristin Mariano May 24, 2018

Companies that can deliver a personalized experience, from search to booking to check-out, are the leaders of the lodging industry.

Tourism

Keep calm and carry on spending: 20% of Brits will spend more on holidays in 2018

Alastair Newport May 22, 2018

The classic British summer is an annual farce in which we all partake, lurching from heat waves (British heat waves not proper heat waves) to torrential downpours. Weather forecasts aren’t…

Technology

There are not enough women in travel tech and what can we do about it?

Kristin Mariano May 22, 2018

Hundred years after women gained the right of suffrage, there is still a lot of work needed to be done to achieve gender balance in all aspects of society like the travel tech sector.

Technology

Tripcents launches iOS app for travel planning

Kristin Mariano May 16, 2018

Tripcents, a travel budgeting app for the millennial traveler, officially launched its iOS version. Gone are the days when we used to blow out our credit cards during trips. This new app…

Asia

Philippine start-up enables travellers to explore 7,641 islands like a local

Kristin Mariano May 14, 2018

Despite having more than 7,600 tropical islands, 300 volcanoes, 400 languages and thousands of colourful festivals, the Philippines is still yet to maximise all its of its many advantages…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Weswap teams up with UK’s biggest OTA, Moresand Group, to tap into GBP 120 million turnover

Alastair Newport May 4, 2018

Following our overview of WesSwap last month, the ambitious currency exchange platform from the UK announced yesterday the launch of its latest API integration, with travel agency Moresand…

Technology

Camper vans join the sharing economy in Europe and Australia

Tian Tolentino Apr 27, 2018

You can now rent the perfect campervan with Camptoo which offers all types of camper vehicles across Europe and Australia.

Hospitality

I tried out Marriott’s new home-sharing platform, Tribute Portfolio Homes, and here’s what I thought

Tian Tolentino Apr 26, 2018

Marriott International and Hostmaker debuted the home-sharing platform Tribute Portfolio Homes earlier this week and we had to see what it’s all about.

Crowdvilla ushers ‘real’ sharing economy in hospitality industry, says co-founder

Simon Willmore Apr 24, 2018

Darvin Kurniawan believes that the blockchain can democratise the hospitality industry. In the last part of our interview with the Indonesian-born, Singapore-based start-up co-founder, he…

Entrepreneurs

Vietnamese traveltech startup Triip raises new funding round, readies itself for ICO

Simon Willmore Apr 23, 2018

Ho Chi Minh City-based travel tech startup Triip has announced that it has raised an undisclosed funding round from Japanese strategic investor Gaiax and Vietnamese angel investor Nguyen…

Hospitality

2018 shaping up as the critical year in China’s home-sharing sector

Simon Willmore Apr 16, 2018

The sharing economy is again under spotlight in Asia. During the 2018 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA), an Asian equivalent of the World Economic Forum, top entrepreneurs in the Chinese sharing…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Booking.com’s battle to claim OTA market share in India

Simon Willmore Apr 12, 2018

The fight for market share in India is heating up as the Amsterdam-headquartered OTA lists more non-hotel options. This is in light of Booking.com’s recent announcement that it offers five…

Air

7 tips for building a successful mobile booking app for OTAs, airlines and hotels

Altexsoft Team Apr 10, 2018

Travel customer expectations have changed significantly over the last several years. As with other consumer-focused industries, near universal smartphone and tablet adoption has affected…

Hotels

Marriot CEO confident in succeeding homesharing business

Kristin Mariano Apr 9, 2018

Marriott International’s homesharing business, Tribute Portfolio Homes, is still in its testing phase, but CEO Arne Sorenson is confident that the hotel giant will succeed in a market…

Hospitality

Just who is Xiaozhu, agoda’s new global partner?

Alastair Newport Mar 14, 2018

It was announced yesterday that agoda have signed a strategic global partnership with China’s Xiaozhu.com, to develop inventory, tech and services. With agoda being such a muscular…

Corporate & Business

Corporate travel management: driving technological transformation in the world of business travel

Altexsoft Team Feb 27, 2018

While leisure travel is rapidly moving forward by adopting consumer booking tools and mobile payments, as it drifts away from traditional travel agencies, business travel management is still…

Travel Agents

Priceline Group rebrands as Booking Holdings

Simon Willmore Feb 23, 2018

In the business of travel, names matter. So why has the Priceline Group, which operates in over 40 languages across more than 220 countries and territories, come out under a new name?

Entrepreneurs

Start-up led by ‘wonder twins’ keeps vacation rental managers in touch with guests

Simon Willmore Feb 14, 2018

Twins & former vacation rental hosts Amiad & Koby Soto realised the need for an all-in-one technological solution to manage & automate logistics in Guesty.

Corporate & Business

Start-up carves its own niche in the alternative accommodations scene

Simon Willmore Feb 9, 2018

We recently touched base with Valéry Linÿer, CEO and founder of MagicStay, to show us how a rental platform dedicated to business travellers holds its own.

Luxury Travel

Stay One Degree: First social network for luxury home rentals

Tian Tolentino Feb 2, 2018

As the sharing economy continues to grow, more and more consumers are enjoying the convenience and flexibility it brings to the table. Brands like YouTube, Uber, and Airbnb have had a major…

Face‑to‑Face

Joining offbeat trips is serious business: Q&A with Tripkada CEO April Cuenca

Simon Willmore Jan 23, 2018

I recently sat down with Tripkada's April Cuenca to learn more about how both she and the startup she built are disrupting the Philippine travel industry.

Technology

Hotel industry buyers invest in marketing technology and loyalty programmes

Jill Sayles Jan 18, 2018

A survey from Travel Technology Europe shows that hotel industry buyers are investing in marketing and loyalty programmes in response to the growth of the sharing economy. The findings…

Hotels

How upscale hostels are edging into SE Asia’s mainstream market

Alastair Newport Jan 16, 2018

New market report question’s if cookie cutter hotels groups will again fall asleep at the wheel as they did with OTA’s and Airbnb. Call them poshtels, hostels or hybrid hotels, but one of…

Entrepreneurs

Travel tech innovation race at full speed with ‘Hotel Jumpstart’

Simon Willmore Jan 15, 2018

Five companies recently pitched for Hotel Jumpstart, a mentorship-driven accelerator programme to support the most innovative travel tech startups.

Technology

CBInsights reviews 2017 trends in travel tech start-ups and investments

Simon Willmore Jan 10, 2018

Tech analyst company CBInsights argues that travel tech is evolving faster than Pokemon.

Face‑to‑Face

Packdat start-up! Disrupting the travel market with Felix Lee

Simon Willmore Jan 3, 2018 6

Felix Lee Zheng De looks like any other Singaporean engineering student: lanky, bespectacled, wearing jeans and trainers, raring to go anywhere. What sets this twenty-something apart is that…

Tourism

Sweden welcomes record number of UK visitors

Jill Sayles Nov 20, 2017 16

The past year has seen UK visitor numbers to Sweden soar, new campaigns, new tourism products and the launch of three new flights from the UK. Annual figures from Visit Sweden show that…

Associations

PATA reveal the secret to growth hacking

Alastair Newport Oct 13, 2017 13

The 9th PATAcademy-HCD, under the theme ‘Growth Hacking - How to Scale Your Business Exponentially', takes place at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Engagement Hub in Bangkok,…

Associations

Speakers announced for The Travel Convention

Jill Sayles Aug 10, 2017

Further speakers have been announced for this year’s Travel Convention.  James McClure, general manager, Northern Europe, Airbnb; Dominic Tucker, head of sales UK&I, Norwegian; and…

United States

Experiencing a Vacasa Rental in Vail, CO

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2017 0

A few weeks back I took my extended family to Vail for a wedding. Because I was hitting the road with my infant son and my parents, I was looking for a property that could accommodate us…

Serviced Apartments

Japan creates new rules for home-sharing

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2017

The Japanese government has passed a series of new laws governing home-sharing and short-term rentals. The regulations, which could have a major impact on companies like Airbnb,…

United States

Arrivedo – Hotels with Neighborhood Guides

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017 0

https://s3.amazonaws.com/rmexch.content/videos/1080/HkAzci6Zb.mp4Arrivedo is the first online platform for hotel recommendations that gives a voice to hoteliers. Arrivedo enables hotels to…

UK

ETOA pushes for faster digital travel legislation

Jill Sayles Jun 1, 2017

Technology and its ever-evolving usage has transformed the visitor economy in recent years. It has altered the way travellers research, book and enjoy their experiences, as well as…

UK

Face-to-Face: Paul Broughton & Sinead Reilly

Mark Elliott May 15, 2017

At the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Travel Daily chatted with Paul Broughton, Travelport's managing director UK & Ireland, and Sinead Reilly, country manager for Travelport…

United States

GuesttoGuest Expands World’s Largest Home Exchange Community and Bolsters U.S. Market with Purchase of HomeExchange

Simon Willmore May 14, 2017 0

The $35 Million raised is part of an aggressive plan to reach one million users by 2019GuesttoGuest, the largest global community for home exchange, announced today that it has acquired…

Face‑to‑Face

Face-to-Face: Kai Chan

Mark Elliott May 2, 2017

This week, Carlson Wagonlit Travel's president for Asia Pacific, Kai Chan, provides us with an update on the company's new CWT 3.0 strategy... Q)    CWT recently embarked on its new…

United States

Q&A with Eric Breon, CEO of Vacasa.com

Simon Willmore Apr 24, 2017 0

Eric Breon is the CEO of Vacasa.com, which launched about the same time as Airbnb, but is quite different in its business model. We sat down with Eric to chat about the vacation rental…

United States

New Tech Start-Up, Criton, Introduces First Self-Build Digital Concierge for Travel Sector

Simon Willmore Apr 21, 2017 0

Travel tech start-up, Criton, has launched a digital concierge for the UK’s thousands of property owners and small businesses offering holiday accommodation to transfer the guest information…

UK

Beds on Board looks to boost English tourism market

Aaron Greenwood Apr 3, 2017

The English tourism market is being boosted by a unique concept to add 20,000 beds without any impact on the country’s environment or infrastructure. Based in Hampshire, but operating…

United States

AllTheRooms.com Vacation Rental Index Ranks Top Travel Destinations for Global ‘Sharing Economy’

Simon Willmore Mar 31, 2017 0

Paris Maintains Top Slot Globally, New York Continues to Gain Despite New Law Banning Short-Term RentalsParis remains the world’s leading vacation rental market, according to…

UK

Brits shun domestic attractions for international travel

Aaron Greenwood Mar 28, 2017

Brits are more likely to have visited the Eiffel Tower than the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament, and more people have been to the Empire State Building than the Angel of the North,…

United States

Increasingly Mainstream Private Accommodations Reshaping Lodging Distribution

Simon Willmore Mar 16, 2017 0

No segment of the travel industry has felt the effects of new product categories and distribution models as much as lodging. While hotels represent the U.S. travel industry's fastest-growing…

UK

Business Travel Show 2017 attracts bumper turn-out

Aaron Greenwood Feb 24, 2017

Visitor numbers have risen again for the Business Travel Show, which took place at Olympia London last week amid two busy days of networking for buyers and suppliers across the European…

Hotels

Phuket tourism boosted by Russian rebound

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2017

Russian arrivals to Phuket have now rebounded, but the crackdown on so-called "zero-baht" tourism from China has hindered growth. According to a new report from C9 Hotelworks, total…

Hotels

Diversification key to hospitality industry’s future, AHIC briefing reveals

Gemma Greenwood Jan 31, 2017

This year’s Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) will focus on diversification in the hospitality sector in response to the challenges faced by the region, according to the conclusions…

Road

Corporates embracing ride-sharing services

Gemma Greenwood Jan 31, 2017

Ride-sharing services are now allowed by one-half (50%) of all corporate travel policies, a jump from 44% in June 2016, according to the GBTA Business Traveler Sentiment Index Global Report…

Hotels

酒店巨头来到缅甸

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017

全球最大的酒店集团之一在缅甸新开了首座酒店。 温德姆（Wyndham），在全球拥有约8000座酒店的集团，近日推出了仰光Tryp酒店，一座位于缅甸最大城市的新酒店。这也是以城市生活为主题的Tryp酒店首次来到东南亚。 “缅甸正迅速成为一个备受国际旅客欢迎的目的地，感谢越来越多外来资本的流入以及仰光快速扩张的国际机场建设，”Barry…

Hotels

Hotel giant makes debut in Myanmar

Mark Elliott Jan 27, 2017

One of the world's largest hotel groups has opened its first ever property in Myanmar. Wyndham, which has a global network of almost 8,000 hotels, has launched the Tryp Yangon, a…

Tourism

Icelandic tourism ‘booming’: HVS

Aaron Greenwood Jan 18, 2017

Tourism in Iceland has experienced unprecedented growth since 2010 resulting in a healthy rise in occupancy levels amongst the country’s hotel supply and prompting alternative accommodation…