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News / Technology
Why the travel industry should care about SSI and DID
By PhocusWire | September 2, 2022
Nick Price explains how technology to enable self-sovereign, digital identity will be commonplace in the next decade.    Read More
Google to phase out Book on Google for flights
News / Distribution
Google to phase out Book on Google for flights
By Jill Menze | September 1, 2022
The decision comes after Google shuttered its Book on Google option for hotels earlier this year. Read More
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News / Distribution
Blockchain-based OTA Travala enables direct connection for airline content
By Mitra Sorrells | September 1, 2022
Travala is now accessing airline content directly through the NDC standard. Read More
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News / Distribution
Hotelbeds claims travel-tech first with Istanbul airport partnership
By Jill Menze | August 31, 2022
The destination marketing campaign brings special rates to Hotelbeds customers as well as exposure to iGA Istanbul Airport services. Read More
Digital distribution key to fixing travel's "weak link"
Opinion / Distribution
Digital distribution key to fixing travel's "weak link"
By Noam Toister - Bookaway Group | August 30, 2022
Travelers expect online capabilities, and booking a bus ticket or ferry ride in advance should be as easy as booking a flight or room. Read More
Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships
News / Online
Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2022
With Evolve, Hopper Homes adds about 24,000 properties to its supply. Read More
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News / Distribution
The road ahead for ground transportation
By PhocusWire | August 29, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, executives from ground transportation companies Trainline, Blacklane and Door2Door discussed current challenges and future priorities. Read More
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News / Online
Zumper adds $30M in funding to launch short-term rental marketplace
By Jill Menze | August 29, 2022
With the addition of short-term rentals, Zumper claims it is the first real estate marketplace to offer annual, monthly and nightly options. Read More
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News / Startups
Flyway lands $10M to “Airbnb-ify” the second home co-ownership model
By Jill Menze | August 29, 2022
Flyway will use the funds to acquire its first properties in London. Read More
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News / Online
Vacasa appoints ex-Egencia’s Rob Greyber as CEO
By Jill Menze | August 24, 2022
Rob Greyber, who previously served as president of Egencia, replaces current Vacasa chief executive Matt Roberts. Read More
Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability
News / Online
Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability
By Linda Fox | August 24, 2022
The travel industry remains positive despite investor warnings, rising inflation and a looming recession. Read More
Growing a hospitality tech company sustainably and consciously
Opinion / Technology
Growing a hospitality tech company sustainably and consciously
By Vince Breslin - Uplisting | August 24, 2022
Developing hospitality tech platforms sustainably and consciously from the beginning is a win-win approach. Read More
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News / Online
SiteMinder acquires GuestJoy to expand hotel commerce platform
By Kathryn Walson | August 23, 2022
A SiteMinder partner since 2017, GuestJoy will be fully integrated into the SiteMinder hotel commerce platform following the completion of the acquisition. Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: A hotelier’s long-term learnings from COVID
By PhocusWire | August 19, 2022
An Italian hotelier provides an update on the impact of COVID at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More
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News / Distribution
Citi launches new travel platform with Booking.com
By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2022
This is just the latest of many announcements in the past year from banks and financial firms launching or updating their travel offerings – a sure sign they see travel as a valued offering for their... Read More
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