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Ixigo does its bit to get Indians vaccinated, integrates jab finder into app

By Kevin May | June 16, 2021

The country has suffered greatly in recent months from a variant of the COVID-19 virus known as Delta, triggering what is hoped will be a rapid acceleration of its vaccination program. Read More

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Expedia Cruises looks to tech in push to be top agency in the sector

By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2021

In the coming months, Expedia Cruises will roll out a new “info site” intended to give cruise shoppers information about what is on board the ships, what is included in the cost and the types of... Read More

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TripAdvisor gives Plus subscription service a full launch, adds spending partners

By Kevin May | June 16, 2021

The subscription-based program is free for accommodation suppliers to join, while travelers can sign up for an annual membership fee of $99 and get access to savings as well as other offers. Read More

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Travelport shifts to cloud hosting through Amazon Web Services

By Kevin May | June 15, 2021

The distribution and travel IT giant will migrate its global platform to Amazon Web Services as part of a wider-ranging agreement. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Otolo is helping hospitality employees develop their careers

By Linda Fox | June 15, 2021

The company launched in April and recently added a Careers Club enabling hospitality companies to list vacancies for free and helping potential recruits through the application process. Read More

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Didi files for IPO at $65B valuation

By Linda Fox | June 14, 2021

The company has raised more than $21 billion in funding from a series of high profile investors including Softbank, Toyota, Booking Holdings and Apple. Read More

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The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?

By Jill Menze | June 14, 2021

The alternative accommodations market is headed for a record summer, but as people return to work and school, can that trajectory be sustained? Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Not all tech fads have a place in travel

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2021

NFTs are probably at the very thinnest end of a useful wedge right now but travel brands need at the very least to be keeping one eye on the bigger trends in the tech space. Read More

News / Distribution

Business travel restart is vital for corporate innovation

By Linda Fox | June 11, 2021

Executives fear a big innovation gap is on the way if business travel doesn’t restart soon and corporations avoid in-person meetings. Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: System security in travel is a constant battle

By PhocusWire | June 11, 2021

We speak to Raullen Chai, CEO of IoTex, about travel system breaches and what the industry can do to spot attacks and react to them quickly. Read More

News / Online

Outdoorsy leads Collective Retreats’ $23M funding round, enters new strategic partnership

By Jill Menze | June 9, 2021

Together, RV rental platform Outdoorsy and luxury retreats business Collective Retreats will develop new accommodation offerings. Read More

News / Online

Customer engagement strategy key to rebuilding traveler confidence

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2021

Only a fifth of consumers feel safe traveling now with many relying on the vaccine rollout before they travel. Read More

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Is there a role for NFTs in travel?

By Jill Menze | June 9, 2021

Non-fungible tokens could present an opportunity for travelers to gain clout and for providers to connect with their audiences. Read More

News / Distribution

GDS travel agency air bookings running at 62% lower than 2019

By Kevin May | June 8, 2021

Air tickets being sold by travel agencies via the global distribution system are recovering much slower than those for hotel bookings, data disclosed by Sabre shows. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: OYO on how it wants to emerge from the COVID crisis

By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2021

Abhinav Sinha, COO of India-based OYO, discusses what the company has learned through the pandemic, new tech products it has launched and its plans for future growth. Read More

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