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Hawaiian Airlines to invest $600M to improve guest experience
News / Technology
Hawaiian Airlines to invest $600M to improve guest experience
By Abby Crotty | January 5, 2026
The airline said it will be launching an updated app and website with self-service features.... Read More
OYO-parent Prism files for IPO in India
News / Online
OYO-parent Prism files for IPO in India
By Abby Crotty | January 2, 2026
The company is reportedly seeking a valuation between $7 billion and $8 billion.  ... Read More
UAE-based VBooking lands $5M
News / Online
UAE-based VBooking lands $5M
By Abby Crotty | December 30, 2025
The travel booking platform said the funds will be used to develop an AI concierge and AR-enabled... Read More
USTA CEO on perceptions of the US as a destination
News / Online
USTA CEO on perceptions of the US as a destination
By Abby Crotty | December 24, 2025
According to USTA CEO Geoff Freeman, fear continues to impact U.S. travel demand and more needs to be... Read More
Italian antitrust regulator fines Ryanair €255M over OTA bookings
News / Distribution
Italian antitrust regulator fines Ryanair €255M over OTA bookings
By Abby Crotty | December 23, 2025
The Italian authority alleged that the airline used an “elaborate strategy” to prevent the... Read More
Startup Stage: TripTap wants to make the travel booking seamless
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: TripTap wants to make the travel booking seamless
By Abby Crotty | December 23, 2025
The AI-powered trip planning platform officially launched earlier this month.... Read More
Lyft, Uber to introduce Baidu robotaxis in London
News / Technology
Lyft, Uber to introduce Baidu robotaxis in London
By Abby Crotty | December 22, 2025
Lyft and Uber announced separate partnerships with Beijing-based Baidu over the summer.... Read More
Civitatis founder Alberto Gutiérrez stepping down as CEO
News / Online
Civitatis founder Alberto Gutiérrez stepping down as CEO
By Abby Crotty | December 22, 2025
Current chief product and technology officer Andrés Spitzer will assume the role of CEO in the new... Read More
Algeria-based VOLZ raises $5M
News / Online
Algeria-based VOLZ raises $5M
By Abby Crotty | December 18, 2025
VOLZ said the capital will help it grow in Algeria and expand to North and West Africa.... Read More
Exclusive Investments to buy Inspirato for $59M
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Exclusive Investments to buy Inspirato for $59M
By Abby Crotty | December 17, 2025
Under the agreement, Inspirato will become a privately-held company and will no longer be listed or... Read More
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