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Opinion / Technology
How DID and SSI will transform the travel experience market
By Bill Carroll - Marketing Economics | August 17, 2022
In the next decade, decentralized identifiers and self-sovereign identity will dramatically change travel for consumers, suppliers and intermediaries.    Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
Show, don't tell: How airlines can meet flight shoppers' needs
By Ellen Lee - ATPCO | August 16, 2022
Modern merchandising strategies are essential for airlines looking to increase conversions and create a positive customer experience. Read More
Business travelers want tech to address travel disruptions
News / Technology
Business travelers want tech to address travel disruptions
By Jill Menze | August 16, 2022
Since the onset of the pandemic, business travelers have increasingly turned to digital tools such as apps and virtual agents to manage travel disruptions. Read More
Amadeus partners with Aimendo to boost automation capabilities
News / Technology
Amadeus partners with Aimendo to boost automation capabilities
By Jill Menze | August 15, 2022
Aimendo uses AI, machine learning and natural language processing to automate written communication such as emails and chat messages. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: WayAway sees demand for cash-back membership program amid high inflation
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: WayAway sees demand for cash-back membership program amid high inflation
By Kathryn Walson | August 15, 2022
WayAway is a price-comparison app that offers a paid-membership plan for consumers to get cash back on travel deals. Read More
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News / Online
Agoda’s Tim Hughes on preparing for the coming travel boom
By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2022
"We don’t want to be at the starting line of the COVID travel boom standing still, we want to be racing," says Agoda's vice president of corporate development. Read More
United Airlines orders 100 electric air taxis from Archer
News / Online
United Airlines orders 100 electric air taxis from Archer
By Kathryn Walson | August 11, 2022
Archer CEO Adam Goldstein calls the payment a “milestone” in Archer’s partnership with United Airlines. Read More
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News / Distribution
CarTrawler on loyalty, fintech and growing interest in eco-friendly travel
By PhocusWire | August 11, 2022
CarTrawler CEO Cormac Barry and COO Peter O'Donovan discuss current trends in the car rental industry in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe. Read More
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News / Startups
Ex-Booking execs build new “connected trip” solution
By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022
NeoKe uses decentralized, self-sovereign ID to remove friction from the travel experience and improve conversions for suppliers. Read More
Travel sector most likely to see subscription growth
News / Online
Travel sector most likely to see subscription growth
By Jill Menze | August 9, 2022
Among subscription sectors, travel is the most likely to see subscription growth from both existing and new members over the next 12 months. Read More
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Opinion / Online
3 lessons airlines can learn from B2B pricing strategies
By Dr. Michael Wu - PROS | August 9, 2022
To secure market share, airlines can borrow demand forecasting and pricing best practices from B2B travel companies. Read More
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News / Distribution
China’s DidaTravel expands into flight sales
By Jill Menze | August 9, 2022
Hotel wholesaler DidaTravel is now selling flights to its 23,000 B2B clients globally. Read More
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News / Online
How travel survives the people shortage
By Phocuswright Research | August 8, 2022
A Phocuswright Research article discusses the main challenges faced by the air and hotel segments in restarting and revamping their industries. Read More
Velocity Ventures takes stake in big data and predictive analytics startup
News / Startups
Velocity Ventures takes stake in big data and predictive analytics startup
By WiT | August 8, 2022
Switzerland-based startup Zytlyn uses big data and machine learning to provide companies with predictive insights on travel demand. Read More
Booking Holdings nearly doubles revenue in Q2 2022
News / Online
Booking Holdings nearly doubles revenue in Q2 2022
By Jill Menze | August 3, 2022
Revenues for Q2 2022 were up 99% year-on-year to $4.3 billion, while room nights booked surpassed 2019 levels. Read More
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