D.J. Catron News

American Airlines
News / Distribution
American Airlines launching NDC plan over objections
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | March 29, 2023
American Airlines will move forward with its controversial plan to make some of its content available... Read More
Destinus hydrogen flight
News / Technology
Destinus heads €12M Spanish effort to boost hydrogen flight
By Derek Catron | March 29, 2023
Last June Destinus and Spanish engine manufacturer ITP Aero agreed to jointly develop a hydrogen... Read More
Blueground image
News / Online
Travel marketers still seeking higher TikTok profiles
By Derek Catron | March 23, 2023
Blueground job listing for content creator provides a high-profile example of travel’s efforts to use... Read More
Silicon Valley Bank money
Opinion / Startups
Thriving amid a changing travel tech investment landscape
By Adam Harris - Cloudbeds | March 21, 2023
If the rapid collapse of Silicon Valley Bank showed us anything, it’s that those of us who... Read More
airline passengers
Opinion / Distribution
Airline revenues could soar with better merchandising
By Chris Phillips - ATPCO | March 17, 2023
Targeted visuals, such as imagery of the seat itself, is one way airlines could improve online sales.... Read More
David Bessis and Mireille Messine
News / Technology
Splio acquires Tinyclues to boost AI-marketing power
By Derek Catron | March 16, 2023
The Tinyclues’ platform increases the value proposition of Splio, making it the European leader in... Read More
BlaBlaCar looks to acquire Klaxit, boost French carpooling
News / Startups
BlaBlaCar looks to acquire Klaxit, boost French carpooling
By Derek Catron | March 16, 2023
While negotiations are ongoing, the companies share a goal of reducing France’s carbon footprint... Read More
CitizenM London Victoria Station property
News / Online
CitizenM secures €480M sustainability-linked loan
By Derek Catron | March 15, 2023
Sustainability-linked loans incentivize companies to achieve environmental benchmarks to secure lower... Read More
rental apartment
News / Startups
Polish STR manager Renters.pl secures funding to grow
By Derek Catron | March 14, 2023
Polish Enterprise Fund VIII, a private equity fund managed by Enterprise Investors, will acquire up to... Read More
lgbtq travel
News / Online
Misterb&b creates safe space for LGBTQ+ travelers and hosts
By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | March 13, 2023
Matthieu Jost, CEO and co-founder of Misterb&b, is all too familiar with how discrimination can... Read More
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