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Trainline integrates into Google Maps for rail ticketing

By Jill Menze | October 7, 2021

Trainline says it is the first train booking platform to be integrated into the Google Maps app on Android devices. Read More

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The increasing importance of virtual interlining for airlines and travel retailers

By Mark Chesnut | October 6, 2021

In a perfectly connected world, it would be easy to create and sell airline itineraries that include connections between multiple carriers, even if they don't have interline or codeshare agreements. Read More

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Airport transfer marketplace SmartRyde raises $1.6M Series A

By Mitra Sorrells | October 5, 2021

Founded in 2017, SmartRyde works with transportation operators at 700 airports in 150 countries. Read More

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Hotels can afford to be greedy as 2021 enters its final quarter

By Carolyn Corda - Adara | October 4, 2021

Predictable travel behaviors of the past are no longer and hotel marketers have formed a habit of attracting the bookings that they can in the short term, in case something changes in the future for the... Read More

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VIDEO: Customer acquisition in alternative accommodation

By PhocusWire | September 30, 2021

The promise of convenience and not having to rub shoulders with other guests was enough to give the sector a much-needed boost after traveler volumes collapsed at the onset of COVID-19. Read More

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Airbnb revives hotel strategy, moves closer to rival OTA model

By Mitra Sorrells | September 29, 2021

Airbnb is beta testing new rate plans with an eye on attracting more hotels and better competing with online travel agencies. Read More

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September 28 2021

What role will technologies like NDC play in this transformation of airline distribution? Should we accelerate, start or stop NDC? On Demand

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Airline ticket-fraud scheme reappears after seven years

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | September 28, 2021

Fraud detectors at ARC found approximately 80 instances of unauthorized ticketing, accounting for approximately $1.2 million. Read More

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Turismocity raises $6M and acquires Brazilian travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2021

Argentina-based Turismocity says it is planning more acquisitions and investments as it aims to become one of the world's top travel companies. Read More

Opinion / Online

Do online travel agencies suffer from brand blindness?

By Chris Torres - Tourism Marketing Agency | September 27, 2021

To grow a successful brand, online travel agencies need to refocus how they brand and market their services. Read More

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Travel app downloads surpass 2019 numbers, Hopper ranks top booking app

By Jill Menze | September 27, 2021

According to a report from SensorTower, top travel booking apps exceeded 10.6 million downloads in Q2 2021 – an 81% jump compared to 2019. Read More

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Lufthansa enables digital health verification via mobile

By Linda Fox | September 24, 2021

The Traveler ID technology means passengers can scan their vaccination or test status via QR codes on mobile. Read More

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Lola ceases operations, touts "next phase"

By Adam Perrotta - BTN | September 23, 2021

Lola has shuttered its services, according to a notice on its website citing "new things to come" for the company. Read More

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RateGain to acquire hotel distribution provider MyHotelShop

By Kevin May | September 23, 2021

MyHotelShop was created in Germany in 2012 and provides tools and services to hotels to help increase their direct sales. Read More

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Google launches sustainability initiatives, confirms "Things to Do" changes

By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2021

Google, in addition to adding "eco-certified" badges to hotels and joining the Travalyst coalition, has confirmed updates to its search and booking functions for tours and activities. Read More

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