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News / Technology
MintAir partners with Jaunt for 100 eVTOL aircraft
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2022
MintAir plans to launch a passenger air taxi service in Korea via a partnership with Jaunt.  Read More
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News / Technology
Why the travel industry should care about SSI and DID
By PhocusWire | September 2, 2022
Nick Price explains how technology to enable self-sovereign, digital identity will be commonplace in the next decade.    Read More
Why airport self-service technology is crucial now
Opinion / Technology
Why airport self-service technology is crucial now
By Richard Dinkelmann - ICM Airport Technics | September 2, 2022
Forward-thinking airports are embracing self-service technology, resulting in increased efficiency and an improved passenger experience.  Read More
Google to phase out Book on Google for flights
News / Distribution
Google to phase out Book on Google for flights
By Jill Menze | September 1, 2022
The decision comes after Google shuttered its Book on Google option for hotels earlier this year. Read More
Q&A: OAG on why supersonic travel won’t take off
News / Technology
Q&A: OAG on why supersonic travel won’t take off
By Kathryn Walson | September 1, 2022
In a Q&A with PhocusWire, John Grant, chief analyst with U.K.-based airline data provider OAG, explains why he thinks the future is bleak for supersonic commercial flights. Read More
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News / Distribution
Blockchain-based OTA Travala enables direct connection for airline content
By Mitra Sorrells | September 1, 2022
Travala is now accessing airline content directly through the NDC standard. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
It’s time for travel businesses to rethink how they transact
By Johannes Koeppel - WeTravel | August 29, 2022
While technology advancements have, for many years, provided non-linear transaction models for consumers and businesses, the pandemic drastically changed the way we transact – forever.   Read More
Chain4Travel blockchain
Interview / Technology
STARTUP STAGE: Chain4Travel prepares to launch blockchain run by travel industry
By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022
Founded by Peakwork CEO Ralf Usbeck, Chain4Travel is the facilitator of the Camino consortium blockchain and has more than 50 supporters from the travel industry. Read More
Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights
News / Online
Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights
By Linda Fox | August 26, 2022
Google has drawn criticism for changing how it calculates the environmental impact of flights. Read More
Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl
News / Online
Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl
By Linda Fox | August 25, 2022
Grab, Flight Centre and Swvl are reporting strong results amid travel industry recovery. Read More
Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability
News / Online
Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability
By Linda Fox | August 24, 2022
The travel industry remains positive despite investor warnings, rising inflation and a looming recession. Read More
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News / Online
DOT launches dashboard for travelers to compare airline cancellation policies
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 23, 2022
The dashboard’s information will be based upon the commitments made by carriers in their customer service plans. Read More
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News / Distribution
Citi launches new travel platform with Booking.com
By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2022
This is just the latest of many announcements in the past year from banks and financial firms launching or updating their travel offerings – a sure sign they see travel as a valued offering for their... Read More
New travel tech fund targets European startups
News / Startups
New travel tech fund targets European startups
By Linda Fox | August 18, 2022
Roch Ventures co-founder discusses why Europe needs a specialist travel tech fund and the high growth potential for travel. Read More
Is travel taking the wrong approach to personalization?
News / Technology
Is travel taking the wrong approach to personalization?
By Linda Fox | August 17, 2022
Personalization in travel should be about creating segments from individuals, not the other way around. Read More
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