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Online Travel
Viator was a potential spinoff candidate in 2021. But with a potential sale of Tripadvisor, all bets are off for now.
Dennis Schaal | 2 weeks ago
Ben Drew took over Tripadvisor's Viator brand right as the pandemic began and helped guide the online travel seller. Drew's departure comes at a pivotal time for the brand as it faces heavier competition.
Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago
Short-Term Rentals
The partnership is part of HomeToGo’s efforts to boost its experiences business.
Srividya Kalyanaraman | 3 weeks ago
Sales of niche walking tours and cooking classes are up a whopping 71% year-over-year on GetYourGuide.
Sean O'Neill | 1 month ago
Startups
Multiple travel startups raised nearly half of a billion dollars a couple of weeks ago. It's a bigger group again this week, but they're all smaller numbers this time.
Justin Dawes | 2 months ago
GetYourGuide, which has raised more than $1 billion in startup funding, needs to grow its market in the U.S. to reach its targets. A series of new TV ads may help move the needle.
Sean O'Neill | 3 months ago
They say that startup funding is tight right now, but these big fundraises show that some money is still flowing.
Justin Dawes | 3 months ago
Tour Operators
TUI Musement's latest partnership expansion in the UK points to a shake-up in the business-to-business landscape of the experiences sector.
Selene Brophy | 3 months ago
Klook's partnership with Krungsri signals its first step in growing its Pan-Asian travel marketplace footprint since its funding raise at the end of last year.
Viator is one of the most prominent players in selling tours and activities online. Still, most consumers remain unaware of its extensive offering, underscoring the opportunity for the experience economy in 2024.
