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Getting out of the way of "innovation" in travel
News / Technology
Getting out of the way of "innovation" in travel
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2019
Amazon Web Services believes the travel industry is stuck in silos and an “old way of thinking about... Read More
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News / Startups
Grab helps with $8M investment in Splyt to expand partnership globally
By Linda Fox | June 26, 2019
Grab and Splyt say their shared vision is for travelers not to have to download local transportation... Read More
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News / Technology
A tale of two airlines battling disruption with technology
By Linda Fox | June 25, 2019
The cost of disruption to airlines is around 8% of revenue, or $60 billion to the industry, every... Read More
etraveli group
News / Online
Etraveli Group acquires TripStack, Flight Network in effort to build North American presence
By Linda Fox | June 20, 2019
The Sweden-based company, whose brands include Gotogate, Seat24 and Flygresor, says the move will... Read More
Mastercard makes experiences available via voice technology
News / Technology
Mastercard makes experiences available via voice technology
By Linda Fox | June 18, 2019
Mastercard has released an experiences skill for smart speakers such as Amazon Alexa and Google Home.... Read More
Mary Meeker's annual report: Growing giants, next-gen data and super apps
News / Online
Mary Meeker's annual report: Growing giants, next-gen data and super apps
By Linda Fox | June 17, 2019
Many in the digital and wider industrial world await Mary Meeker’s annual trends report with... Read More
Stride walks away with $2.5M in funding for multiday packages platform
News / Startups
Stride walks away with $2.5M in funding for multiday packages platform
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2019
Stride adds $2.5 million to its coffers and launches its TripFinder feature to match travelers to... Read More
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News / Online
Booking.com talks up importance of reviews in travel decisions, especially for rentals
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2019
The OTA's survey of 21,500 travelers globally reveals that 53% of travelers have decided not to book... Read More
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News / Online
Frustration with online travel booking continues as consumers consult more sites
By Linda Fox | June 13, 2019
The web was supposed to make booking travel easier, faster and more accessible - but the reality is... Read More
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News / Online
Bitcoin continues to be on a slow burn as payment option in travel
By Linda Fox | June 12, 2019
Can Bitcoin gain real traction in travel payments as it's explored by new segments?... Read More
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SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace's airport IT business
October 15, 2026
SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace's airport IT business
Collins Aerospace's airport IT unit provides passenger processing, baggage and airport operations... Read More
Mindtrip brings AI discovery to Norwegian destination organizations
October 15, 2026
Mindtrip brings AI discovery to Norwegian destination organizations
The partnership brings Mindtrip's travel discovery technology to “Norway by Locals,” an upcoming... Read More