D.J. Catron News

Thames River lovetovisit
News / Startups
Lovetovisit.com gets £2.1M to fund expansion
By Derek Catron | April 7, 2023
Funding includes £250,000 from Zip World, which offers zip lines and other adventures across the... Read More
Flybondi Argentina
News / Technology
Flybondi, TravelX partner to issue tickets as an NFT
By Derek Catron | April 6, 2023
Flybondi passengers that activate the NFT version of their ticket can transfer or sell the ticket up... Read More
China travel
News / Online
6 trends for appealing to emerging Chinese travel market
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | April 6, 2023
The recent China Arising event makes clear the gates are wide open for Chinese travelers, who are... Read More
Autio app driving
News / Startups
Autio raises $5.9M to expand mobile storytelling reach
By Derek Catron | April 5, 2023
 The Kevin Costner co-founded mobile audio storytelling app also announced a strategic... Read More
Google new tools
News / Online
Google redesigns hotel browsing on mobile
By Derek Catron | April 3, 2023
Google also confirmed PhocusWire reports of a pilot program in which it is offering to give consumers... Read More
Audi road trips
News / Technology
Road.Travel’s newest trip takes app into Audi, BMW UK
By Derek Catron | March 31, 2023
Road.Travel announced two new partnerships that will soon make its curated driving routes available... Read More
Disney World
Opinion / Online
Should everyone jump on the dynamic pricing bandwagon?
By Frank Belzer – ICON Park | March 31, 2023
While Disney has launched one of the most complex dynamic pricing systems, these can create unintended... Read More
travel wheelchair
News / Online
Expedia, Wheel the World partner for more accessible travel
By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023
Expedia Group will serve as the exclusive partner to power the lodging supply maintained by Wheel the... Read More
corporate travel group
News / Startups
AllFly raises $2.4M to expand group and corporate travel
By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023
New investment in the company formerly known as Bacarai was led by Lightbank with participation from... Read More
ZaNiheza team
Interview / Online
Chasing a dream to digitalize immersive travel in Africa
By Derek Catron | March 30, 2023
Charles Shima’s ZaNiheza is building a digital mall for immersive experiences in Africa and beyond.... Read More
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