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News / Online
Move to digital gains momentum in tours and activities sector
By Kathryn Walson | October 14, 2022
Online travel agencies will continue to accelerate the move to digital. And with niche OTAs entering the tours and activities market, consolidation is likely on the horizon. Read More
RV travel stays the course: “There’s no going back”
News / Online
RV travel stays the course: “There’s no going back”
By Jill Menze | October 14, 2022
Interest in RV rentals - a popular choice amid the pandemic - remains high, with platforms such as Outdoorsy exceeding $2 billion in total transactions. Read More
RootRez raises $1.8M to launch lodging e-commerce software in new markets
News / Online
RootRez raises $1.8M to launch lodging e-commerce software in new markets
By Jill Menze | October 13, 2022
Founded in 2015, Utah-based RootRez provides destination tourism organizations with a fully customizable white-label booking engine to help drive local economic demand. Read More
Q&A: Travel Technology Association on DOT transparency proposals
News / Distribution
Q&A: Travel Technology Association on DOT transparency proposals
By Robert Sik - Travel Weekly | October 12, 2022
Stewart Alvarez, president of the Travel Technology Association discusses how the DOT's proposal around disclosing ancillary fees might affect members. Read More
ATPCO commits to move industry to 80% dynamic fares by 2026
News / Technology
ATPCO commits to move industry to 80% dynamic fares by 2026
By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2022
ATPCO estimates that approximately 15% of fares in the market today are dynamically generated. Read More
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News / Technology
Google adds new tools to help tours and attractions operators target customers
By Kathryn Walson | October 11, 2022
Google Maps now displays ticket prices for attractions to help people quickly compare prices across different partners. Read More
The ultimate 2023 budget guide for hospitality
From Our Partners / Online
The ultimate 2023 budget guide for hospitality
By Paul Barron - Amadeus Hospitality | October 11, 2022
Hoteliers should consider these five important factors when creating their budget plans for the coming year. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
How tours and attractions can effectively serve high demand
By Matthias Wirz - BookingKit | October 10, 2022
Visitor management tools can be put to use for a positive purpose - if operators can change their mindset. Read More
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News / Distribution
Can a "coalition of the willing" fix airline distribution?
By Linda Fox | October 6, 2022
Airlines are facing the fact that transformation is needed across front- and back-end processes. Read More
Aeronology, Lufthansa Group launch NDC offers
News / Distribution
Aeronology, Lufthansa Group launch NDC offers
By Jill Menze | October 6, 2022
The partnership with provide Aeronology’s travel advisor customers with access to Lufthansa Group’s NDC offers. Read More
Amadeus partners with Latin American super app Rappi to power travel growth
News / Online
Amadeus partners with Latin American super app Rappi to power travel growth
By Kathryn Walson | October 5, 2022
With its search and automation capabilities, the Amadeus Travel Platform will power the Rappi Travel service and strengthen its growth, according to the companies. Read More
Booking.com taps Klook to broaden experiences offerings
News / Distribution
Booking.com taps Klook to broaden experiences offerings
By Jill Menze | October 4, 2022
With the partnership, travelers can now access Klook’s attractions directly on Booking.com. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: GauVendi brings dynamic and feature-based inventory management to hotels
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: GauVendi brings dynamic and feature-based inventory management to hotels
By Jill Menze | October 4, 2022
Founded in 2020, GauVendi is a sales and revenue system for hospitality companies that focuses on dynamic and feature-based inventory management. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Four scenarios for the future of travel
By Wolfgang Krips - Amadeus | October 4, 2022
Amadeus presents four potential macroeconomic scenarios and what they might mean for the travel industry going forward. Read More
Chain4Travel reaps €5.2M in Camino crypto token sale
News / Distribution
Chain4Travel reaps €5.2M in Camino crypto token sale
By Linda Fox | October 3, 2022
The company, which aims to establish a blockchain-based ecosystem for trading between travel companies and consumers, set a goal of selling 50 million tokens by September 23. Read More
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