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Alaska Airlines launches new accommodations platform with Expedia Group
News / Distribution
Alaska Airlines launches new accommodations platform with Expedia Group
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2024
“Stays by Alaska Vacations” is the airline's latest expansion of the airline's travel product offering... Read More
Klook taps TikTok for experiences booking via social app
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Klook taps TikTok for experiences booking via social app
By Linda Fox | August 21, 2024
The move is part of the Asia-based company's drive to attract Gen Z and millennial travelers.  ... Read More
Sonder writes new chapter with Marriott licensing deal, new funding
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Sonder writes new chapter with Marriott licensing deal, new funding
By Linda Fox | August 19, 2024
Sonder, which has faced challenges recently including a delisting from the Nasdaq and job... Read More
Wizz Air’s marketing gimmick shows need for more regulation of aviation emissions
Opinion / Distribution
Wizz Air’s marketing gimmick shows need for more regulation of aviation emissions
By Justin Francis - Responsible Travel | August 19, 2024
Responsible Travel's chairman Justin Francis discusses how marketing ploys designed to entice already... Read More
AA's former commercial chief Vasu Raja sees a simpler future for airline retailing
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AA's former commercial chief Vasu Raja sees a simpler future for airline retailing
By Linda Fox | August 12, 2024
American Airlines former CCO Vasu Raja discussed his views on the internet as a sales and distribution... Read More
Vacasa secures $30M in funding, business transformation ongoing
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Vacasa secures $30M in funding, business transformation ongoing
By Linda Fox | August 9, 2024
Vacation rental management company Vacasa announced a business transformation in May and has now... Read More
Hopper doubles down on HTS to power banks and credit cards to “build new space in travel”
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Hopper doubles down on HTS to power banks and credit cards to “build new space in travel”
By Yeoh Siew Hoon – Web In Travel | August 8, 2024
With five partnerships with banks and credit cards in place in the United States, Brazil, Australia,... Read More
Winding Tree winds up blockchain travel distribution effort
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Winding Tree winds up blockchain travel distribution effort
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2024
Blockchain-based travel booking tech company Winding Tree has ceased operations with the company... Read More
The power of data and AI for effective distribution and digital marketing in hospitality
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The power of data and AI for effective distribution and digital marketing in hospitality
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2024
Cloudbeds’ Sebastien Leitner and Mirai’s Javier Delgado discuss how technology can help hoteliers... Read More
Amadeus reports revenue and profit gains for Q2 2024
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Amadeus reports revenue and profit gains for Q2 2024
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2024
Amadeus reported double digit increases in group revenue, air IT and hospitality in the second quarter... Read More
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