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Travelport claims Delta GDS deal brings agency incentives

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 31, 2021

The new GDS agreement the pair will give travel agencies a chance to earn additional incentives when they augment ticket sales with ancillary items, such as boarding privileges and seat upgrades. Read More

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OTAs vs. supplier-direct bookings in Eastern Europe

By Phocuswright Research | August 30, 2021

In Eastern Europe, travel market distribution will shift online over the next four years, prompted by near-universal internet access and smartphone use. Read More

Opinion / Online

Diversification in activities: between consolidation and momentum

By Lukas Hempel and Matthias Wirz - BookingKit | August 25, 2021

The tours and activities sector is shifting as it comes out of the pandemic, but there are positive opportunities for those companies that pay attention. Read More

News / Technology

Hotel tech bosses urge better multi-platform integration

By Kevin May | August 24, 2021

Over 80% of chief information officers, chief technology officers and chief operating officers of hotel brands wanted their PMS provider to concentrate on integrations. Read More

News / Startups

African shared mobility startup Plentywaka gets $1.2M seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | August 23, 2021

Along with the seed round, Plentywaka has acquired Ghana-based mobility startup Stabus. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: StayTick is a membership-based hotel booking platform

By Mitra Sorrells | August 23, 2021

For an annual membership fee of €25, StayTick says its members save up to 25% on bookings at more than 500,000 hotels worldwide. Read More

Opinion / Online

How subscription models can democratize luxury travel

By Brent Handler - Inspirato | August 20, 2021

Subscription-based innovations can bridge the affluent consumer’s desire for seamless travel experiences with accelerated upside for B2B travel purveyors. Read More

News / Online

Following setback in Q2, Yatra sees growth in July, August

By Mitra Sorrells | August 19, 2021

Yatra's adjusted revenue dropped nearly 50% and its total gross bookings dropped more than 71% in the second quarter compared to Q1 2021. Read More

News / Technology

How COVID-19 has changed travel's chief technology officers

By Linda Fox | August 19, 2021

Travel CTOs have had to acquire new skills, upend their priority list and think carefully about how to combine new tech with legacy systems and practices, for maximum efficiency. Read More

News / Online

Former Orbitz, Vacasa execs invest in group travel planning platform TrovaTrip

By Jill Menze | August 19, 2021

Portland-based TrovaTrip, which enables influencers and experts to host group trips, has raised $5 million in funding. Read More

News / Startups

Camping startup HolidayFox closes £1.17M pre-seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2021

HolidayFox enables travelers to search and book campsites in the United Kingdom and Europe. Read More

News / Technology

RateGain plans IPO, more acquisitions in the cards

By Linda Fox | August 18, 2021

RateGain hopes to raise $54 million from a fresh issue of shares while the company's founders and investors will also sell stakes. Read More

News / Distribution

VTrips plans $250M acquisition spree following investment

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021

The company says it will leverage funds received via a significant minority equity investment from Hudson Hill Capital to speed up its acquisition strategy. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: The potential of decentralized digital ID in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | August 16, 2021

Decentralized digital identity solutions could dramatically change distribution, marketing, cybersecurity and more in the travel industry. Read More

News / Distribution

Opportunity for rental arbitrage remains in U.S. cities

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021

Demand for multifamily short-term rentals in U.S. cities is rising, and tech providers are helping owners and renters take advantage of the opportunity. Read More

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