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Managed travel platform TripActions to rebrand as “Navan”

By Elizabeth West - BTN February 1, 2023

BTN has learned TripActions will be known as Navan and is renaming most, if not all, of its products. Read More

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News / Online

Phocuswright Europe 2023: New location, registration now open

By PhocusWire February 1, 2023

Join us at Phocuswright Europe in a new location - Barcelona - to discuss the industry’s future and where we go from here. Read More

News / Online

Plusgrade acquires UpStay to expand ancillary revenue solutions

By Kathryn Walson January 31, 2023

Founded in 2009, Montreal-based Plusgrade says it has more than 200 airline, hospitality, cruise, rail and financial services partners globally. ... Read More

News / Online

Bookaway Group to consolidate inventory in centralized transportation data hub

By Derek Catron January 31, 2023

Bookaway says the new hub, known as Boost, will aggregate data from nearly 8,500 bus, ferry and train operators to enable partners to easily integrate additional transportation services. ... Read More

News / Online

Survey finds travel loyalty programs fall short of consumer expectations

By Kathryn Walson January 31, 2023

The report, based on surveys conducted late last year, points to four key areas in which loyalty programs can improve: the booking experience, sustainability, personalization and payment technology.... Read More

News / Startups

Expedia Group kicks off startup accelerator focused on underserved travelers

By Linda Fox January 31, 2023

Startups selected for the accelerator, announced in September 2022, will spend the next five months joining virtual workshops led by Expedia Group employees as well as some external partners.... Read More