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Behind Ixigo's road to profitability and IPO

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | August 18, 2021

India-based Ixigo has not only survived the last 12 months but is now intent on coming out shining on the other side. Read More

Opinion / Technology

My Method… How this airport uses queue management technology

By Meghan Hussey - Xovis | August 18, 2021

This Michigan airport is using a system that notifies stakeholders if wait times exceed 25 minutes and if the queue has hit capacity. Read More

Opinion / Online

Revenge travel is here: Three ways digital CX can help recovery

By Kahlil Dumas - Khoros | August 18, 2021

To prepare for revenge travel and secure long-term brand loyalty, travel brands should tap into digital CX. Read More

News / Startups

Rental cleaning services startup TurnoverBnB raises $4.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2021

TurnoverBnB provides a marketplace that gives rental operators access to cleaners around the world and the ability to manage scheduling and payments. Read More

News / Startups

From burnout to money problems - why startups fail

By Kevin May | August 17, 2021

The sad reality is that travel startups, even without a global pandemic to contend with, experience vast challenges to get them competing alongside existing and profitable companies. Read More

News / Distribution

Opportunity for rental arbitrage remains in U.S. cities

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021

Demand for multifamily short-term rentals in U.S. cities is rising, and tech providers are helping owners and renters take advantage of the opportunity. Read More

Opinion / Online

Airlines' COVID payment challenges as a catalyst for innovation

By Stephane Druet - CellPoint Digital | August 13, 2021

The pandemic has put excess stress on systems which, in many cases, were already outdated, highlighting the need for innovation and automation in payments processes. Read More

News / Online

Growing search volume, longer search windows point to return of traveler optimism

By Jill Menze | August 12, 2021

According to Expedia Group’s Q2 2021 Travel Recovery Trend Report, monthly global search volumes grew more than 70% quarter-over-quarter. Read More

News / Startups

Sonder reports strong quarter, ups revenue forecast

By Linda Fox | August 11, 2021

Sonder says it will have more than 18,000 units in its portfolio by the end of 2021. Read More

News / Distribution

IHG reports $138M profit, plans luxury and lifestyle brand

By Linda Fox | August 10, 2021

IHG reports gradual improvement, especially in the U.S. and China with groups, meetings and events beginning to book. Read More

News / Startups

Airlines continue startup investment despite industry woes

By Linda Fox | August 10, 2021

Corporate appetite for travel startup investment is strong as IAG launches its sixth accelerator and JetBlue doubles down on its commitment to the model. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Maintaining trust in shopping and booking travel

By PhocusWire | August 9, 2021

Travel companies have a golden opportunity to rebuild confidence by building trust in their payment processes. Read More

News / Startups

Voi adds $45M investment for e-scooter expansion and tech development

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2021

E-scooter company Voi initially announced its Series C round of $160 million in December 2020. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Travel brands walk a tightrope over vaccines

By PhocusWire | August 6, 2021

The sector will not recover at the speed it wants if its brands fail to follow the science and unless they do their part to urge people to take up the offer of vaccinations. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: The Big Picture for travel payments

By PhocusWire | August 6, 2021

In some respects the payments element of the travel, tourism and hospitality sector operates regardless of the number of travelers. Think again. Read More

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