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Loyalty programs still the biggest ancillary earner for most airlines

The latest study of airline ancillary revenue reveals those earning the most for extras such as... Read More

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VIDEO: Air New Zealand on using a destination to ride the marketing wave

The airline has worked with national tourism groups, movie producers and actors to put New Zealand's... Read More

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Airbnb 25m investment affordable housing and small biz

Airbnb will invest $25M in affordable housing and small businesses

Airbnb is investing $25 million in affordable housing and small businesses in San Francisco and Los... Read More

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Airbnb says it will IPO in 2020

A listing of Airbnb on the public markets will, following those for Uber and Lyft during 2019, be one... Read More

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Sojern launches co-op marketing program for DMOs and local businesses

Sojern's new Digital Co-Op Program is intended to help DMOs create campaigns in collaboration with... Read More

News | Online

WEBINAR ALERT! From airline digitization to retailing: The next steps

Join industry experts and leading executives to learn how carriers are advancing from digitization to... Read More

News | Distribution

AvantStay locks in $20M in funding, looks to expand short-term rental portfolio

AvantStay is looking to bring in more properties for its short-term rentals for groups concept... Read More

News | Startups

What’s good for millennial travelers is good for all generations

The soft boundary lines have come in this not-so-exact science of generation naming and these... Read More

Opinion | Online

Lavanda houses $5M capital raise as real estate and hospitality get closer

The U.K.-based company had previously raised two angels tranches in the $1.5 million range in 2016 and... Read More

News | Technology

Marriott tightens reins on wholesale rates by tapping Expedia to manage distribution

Expedia Group and Marriott International have signed an agreement that makes Expedia Group the single... Read More

News | Distribution

Trust and finding the right option are top traveler frustrations online

Trust issues and lengthy search processes are the top frustrations for travelers in Travelport's... Read More

News | Technology

Q&A: Doug Lansky on "unbalanced" tourism and tech's role in destination management

Author and speaker Doug Lansky says a digital infrastructure will enable destinations to manage... Read More

News | Online

Holidu raises €40M to target new markets and boost Bookiply distribution platform

The round eclipses the $20 million brought in by HomeToGo in April 2016 and the $35... Read More

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