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Uber targets commuters as businesses get back to the office
News / Online
Uber targets commuters as businesses get back to the office
By Kevin May | September 22, 2020
Uber will introduce Employee Group Rides and Business Charter services as pilots projects in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, before a full rollout later this year. Read More
Using the coronavirus pandemic to bring some innovation to business travel
Opinion / Technology
Using the coronavirus pandemic to bring some innovation to business travel
By Susan Lichtenstein - DigiTravel Consulting | September 11, 2020
Now is a good time to address the many pain points in corporate travel purposes. Read More
Passenger claims handling: a legal cure through technology
Opinion / Technology
Passenger claims handling: a legal cure through technology
By Ulrich Steppler - CHS | July 21, 2020
The handling of passenger claims has been an Achilles Heel in the airline industry for many years, even before the coronavirus hit the whole sector in an unprecedented fashion. Read More
Butler Hospitality takes in $15M to expand "ghost kitchen" service
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Butler Hospitality takes in $15M to expand "ghost kitchen" service
By Kevin May | July 13, 2020
The "ghost kitchen" service, effectively taking over room service delivery for hotels, currently runs in New York City and plans to launch in Chicago, Miami and Washington D.C., by January 2021. Read More
Travelport returns corporate travel tech Locomote to original founders
News / Technology
Travelport returns corporate travel tech Locomote to original founders
By Linda Fox | July 3, 2020
The company originally announced the acquisition of a 49% stake in Australia-based Locomote in August 2014, ahead of its IPO in late-September of the same year. Read More
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TripActions finds opportunity in crisis, adds $125M in new funding and 265 new customers
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2020
TripActions has raised $125 million in new funding as it focuses on expanding globally and building its payment product. Read More
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TripActions aggregates sources of COVID-19 data to assist companies, travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | May 25, 2020
The company is launching a series of new products that surface COVID-19 data for companies and travelers. Read More
How a travel startup is balancing a fine line between surviving and carrying on
News / Startups
How a travel startup is balancing a fine line between surviving and carrying on
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2020
The U.K. government has pledged £250 million to help startups impacted by coronavirus. But it takes more than cash to ensure a brand can emerge from the other side of the crisis intact. Read More
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Q&A: TripActions CEO on how he is preparing for “the day after” COVID-19
By Mitra Sorrells | March 31, 2020
TripActions CEO Ariel Cohen discusses recent layoffs, what he is hearing from his investors and why he is optimistic about the future of business travel and of TripActions. Read More
How to survive the coronavirus as a travel startup
Opinion / Startups
How to survive the coronavirus as a travel startup
By Voyager HQ | March 19, 2020
Voyager HQ compiled tips from entrepreneurs in its network on how startups can withstand the coronavirus crisis. Read More
Lanes & Planes lands $10M to expand customer base, develop corporate travel tech
News / Startups
Lanes & Planes lands $10M to expand customer base, develop corporate travel tech
By Linda Fox | March 3, 2020
The round was led by Battery Ventures, with DN Capital and Connect Ventures, an existing investor, also participating. Read More
How I Got Here, episode 25 - Wen-Wen Lam of NexTravel
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 25 - Wen-Wen Lam of NexTravel
By PhocusWire | February 20, 2020
Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire are joined by Wen-Wen Lam, co-founder and CEO of NexTravel, a business travel platform based in the U.S. Read More
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News / Technology
ARC boosts corporate travel services with majority stake in NuTravel
By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2020
ARC has taken a majority stake in NuTravel to accelerate delivery of omnichannel solutions for corporate travel. Read More
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News / Online
TripActions moves deeper into Europe with investment from Lufthansa Group
By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2020
TripActions will actively pursue clients in Europe with the help of Lufthansa Group. Read More
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News / Technology
Coupa Software acquires corporate travel technology provider Yapta
By Mitra Sorrells | January 8, 2020
Business spend management software company Coupa has acquired Yapta, which provides airfare and hotel price assurance technology. Read More
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