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Dohop secures new investment round to bolster interlining tech
News / Distribution
Dohop secures new investment round to bolster interlining tech
By Kevin May | March 29, 2022
The top-up investment will be used to continue development of its interlining technology platform, giving airlines and other transport providers the ability to sell complex itineraries without the need... Read More
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News / Distribution
Q&A: Travelport on IPO, Russia, growth plans
By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2022
Travelport CEO Greg Webb and COO John Elieson answer questions about the company and the industry. Read More
cwt iata introduce carbon emissions calculators
News / Technology
CWT, IATA introduce carbon emissions calculators
By Jill Menze | March 29, 2022
The solutions help businesses meet emission reduction targets and travelers make more sustainable choices. Read More
Air France-KLM imposes surcharge on legacy GDS corporate bookings
News / Distribution
Air France-KLM imposes surcharge on legacy GDS corporate bookings
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | March 28, 2022
The airline group will do away with private-channel arrangements that allowed some corporate travel agencies to avoid the surcharge on legacy GDS bookings.  Read More
NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)
News / Online
NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2022
Funding into startups focused on NFTs across all sectors multiplied almost 40 fold from 2020 to 2021. Read More
Alaska Airlines tests tech at San Jose Airport
News / Technology
Alaska Airlines tests tech at San Jose Airport
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2022
The carrier is looking at all areas of the airport experience to see where technologies such as biometrics can be implemented. Read More
Five trends driving spring travel
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Five trends driving spring travel
By Google | March 28, 2022
The latest in a four-part series from Google focuses on changing traveler demand and how to be ready for what’s next. Read More
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Trip.com Group's overseas brands rebound as China remains closed
By Linda Fox | March 24, 2022
Executive chairman James Liang says the company will emerge stronger from the pandemic. Read More
In The Big Chair - John Mangelaars of Skyscanner
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - John Mangelaars of Skyscanner
By Linda Fox | March 22, 2022
John Mangelaars joined Skyscanner as CEO a year ago, after seven years at online travel agency group Travix International, also owned by Trip.com Group. Read More
VIDEO: Doing the right thing for sustainability in travel
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VIDEO: Doing the right thing for sustainability in travel
By PhocusWire | March 22, 2022
There are two emerging important themes that every travel brand should be considering as they try to operate to a more sustainable agenda. Read More
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News / Online
Consumer interest in travel high, but booking frustrations linger
By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2022
A survey finds travel ranks as the most enjoyable activity, but it came in fourth based on how much respondents enjoy the process of researching and booking a trip. Read More
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Family trips, purposeful travel top of mind for leisure travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | March 21, 2022
An American Express Travel survey finds consumers are planning multiple trips this year, with a focus on traveling with family members and a desire to immerse in local culture.   Read More
DRCT raises $500,000 pre-seed round, plans to scale up with additional funds
News / Distribution
DRCT raises $500,000 pre-seed round, plans to scale up with additional funds
By Kevin May | March 21, 2022
The Malta-based company raised the seed round from an unnamed angel investor in the aviation sector, giving it a claimed valuation of $5 million. Read More
A call to airlines: start executing, stop innovating
Opinion / Technology
A call to airlines: start executing, stop innovating
By Irra Ariella Khi - Zamna | March 21, 2022
The technology required to support this for the industry already exists and is being deployed by leading airlines. It just isn’t being fully utilized - yet. Read More
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News / Online
Private travel club membership NFT Tiger Being launches in Asia
By Linda Fox | March 18, 2022
Members get access to hotel, airline, private yacht and other offers via an “NFT pass.” Read More