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News / Distribution

Mystifly lands $8M to boost airline distribution tech

By Linda Fox March 23, 2023

Mystifly, which was founded in 2009, enables travel intermediaries to access airfares via its API-driven technology as well as offering airlines a distribution, payment reconciliation and settlement platform. Read More

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News / Technology

Brex adds managed travel powered by Spotnana

By Mitra Sorrells March 22, 2023

The travel service is part of Brex Empower and provides travel booking and management, self-service trip changes and round-the-clock support from agents. Read More

News / Online

Via acquires Citymapper in quest to be “operating system” for public mobility

By Mitra Sorrells March 22, 2023

Via will integrate Citymapper’s app, which consumers use to plan trips, into its TransitTech platform.... Read More

News / Startups

Placemakr unlocks $65M for mixed-use hospitality concept

By Linda Fox March 21, 2023

Investment in the flexible-use property specialist comes from Highland Capital Partners, Harbert Growth Partners, Bernstein Management Corp., Camber Creek and Gaw Capital.... Read More

News / Online

Citi’s new travel portal powered by Booking Holdings goes live

By Mitra Sorrells March 21, 2023

The site includes supply from Booking.com – such as 1.4 million hotels around the world - and is powered by technology from Rocket Travel by Agoda, another of Booking Holdings’ brands.... Read More

News / Distribution

OYO creates accelerator to help India hoteliers expand

By Linda Fox March 21, 2023

The aim of the program, which plans to accept 30 hoteliers initially, is to help hoteliers expand more rapidly.... Read More