Top Travel Tech Weekly News

News / Distribution

SiteMinder secures $74M funding round, plots public listing

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2021

Existing shareholders AustralianSuper and equity funds managed by BlackRock, Ellerston Capital and Pendal Group have also participated. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Location targeting as a travel marketing tactic

By PhocusWire | September 14, 2021

Even with the looming threat of Big Tech hanging over the technical capabilities of travel brands to target consumers in a destination, brands still have plenty of tactics at their disposal. Read More

News / Distribution

Lufthansa and Travelport champion NDC with new distribution agreement

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2021

The launch of the long-term agreement will be in the first half of 2022 as both the airline and Travelport continue to develop functionality around the NDC technology standard. Read More

News / Online

The role of data and tech in transforming a destination experience

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | September 14, 2021

The new chief technology officer for the Singapore Tourism Board shares the organization’s digital transformation and innovation roadmap. Read More

News / Distribution

The hurdles in the way of NDC critical mass

By Linda Fox | September 13, 2021

Amadeus says there will be a number of years of transition before NDC gets to critical mass. Read More

News / Distribution

GetYourGuide gets help from Expedia, Amazon widens virtual tours

By Kevin May | September 13, 2021

The latest example of collaboration in the activities sector comes from a deal between Expedia and GetYourGuide for the former to distribute products for the Germany-based player. Read More

News / Online

Key developments in the Russia online travel market

By Phocuswright Research | September 13, 2021

Whether using online or offline distribution channels, Russians are rediscovering the tourism gems that their homeland offers, despite the pandemic restrictions. Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: Follow the smart money with investments

By PhocusWire | September 10, 2021

Investment dollars currently seem to be going towards technology that drives efficiencies or that might spur the next area of disruption for travel. Read More

News / Technology

Sixt and Intel unite for autonomous taxi vehicle launch

By Kevin May | September 10, 2021

Robotaxi services in the Bavarian city will be available via the Sixt app and on Moovit. Read More

News / Technology

Microsoft, OYO partner to develop travel products and tech

By Mitra Sorrells | September 9, 2021

Along with announcing that the companies will work together to create "next-gen travel and hospitality products and technologies," Microsoft acknowledges a recent equity investment in OYO. Read More

News / Online

Headout raises $12M in major expansion bid for activities platform

By Kevin May | September 9, 2021

The Series B round was led by Glade Brook Capital, with participation from existing backers Version One Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, FJ Labs, 500 Startups, Haystack and Ludlow Ventures. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: A hotelier’s approach to digital marketing

By PhocusWire | September 9, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Red Carnation Hotel Collection global marketing director Victoria Murden explained how her team is adapting strategies as it plans for the future. Read More

News / Online

Travel + Leisure debuts travel subscription service

By Jill Menze | September 8, 2021

Called Travel + Leisure Club, the subscription service offers members access to preferred pricing, concierge services, exclusive experiences and a magazine subscription for $9.95 per month. Read More