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Why does the financial community not value digital innovation at airlines?

By Lennart Dobravsky - Lufthansa Innovation Hub | March 20, 2019

Lufthansa Innovation Hub used AI to analyze the major themes discussed by Wall Street and top management executives of five major airlines during earnings calls between 2015 and 2018. Read More

News / Distribution

Booking Holdings breaks down private accommodation revenues for first time, now at 20% of total

By Mitra Sorrells | February 27, 2019

As part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 financial report, Booking Holdings is disclosing details on Booking.com's alternative accommodations business, which now accounts for 20% of the... Read More

Notated News / Technology

Digital disruption in China shows anything possible from e-commerce giants

By Mohan Subramaniam and Raj Rajgopal - Sloan MIT | February 26, 2019

Recent events in the Chinese banking industry to highlight how these massive digital newcomers gain powerful consumer experience insights from their digital ecosystems and how this changed the nature of... Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport posts final full-year results ahead of sale to private equity

By Kevin May | February 22, 2019

Travelport passed the $2.5 billion annual revenue mark for the first time in its history during 2018. But it will soon head back to the land of private equity ownership. Read More

News / Technology

Solutions for your mobile payment journey

By Worldpay | February 21, 2019

With the massive shift of people using mobile phones, travel companies should look to offer a seamless user experience and provide customers with a simple and secure payment journey. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Refundit automates VAT refund for travelers, retailers and governments

By Mitra Sorrells | February 15, 2019

Refundit automates the VAT, or value-added tax, refund process for tourists visiting the European Union. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor credits “reinvigorated” hotel segment, sees growth in experiences and restaurants during 2018

By Mitra Sorrells | February 13, 2019

TripAdvisor reports improved hotel segment profitability and growing experiences and restaurants for 2018 financial results. Read More

News / Online

Expedia reports double-digit growth in key metrics in 2018, continues international push

By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2019

Expedia Group turned in strong figures for 2018 as it looks to continuing strengthening its product in new international markets. Read More

News / Startups

Festicket adds $4.6M to expand festival travel packages platform

By Linda Fox | February 5, 2019

Festicket adds a further $4.6 million in funding, hot on the heels of its recent $10.5 million Series D round. Read More

News / Technology

Uplift banks $123M round to expand travel payment service on multiple fronts

By Kevin May | January 23, 2019

A $123 million financing round led by Madrone Capital Partners brings the total invested in the company to around $220 million. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: Uplift - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | January 18, 2019

Uplift is the leading provider of flexible, seamless, pay-over-time consumer financing solutions for the travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

Halo Travel unveiled to bring booking and payments via voice assistant

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2019

WEX and AI.io have partnered to launch Halo Travel, a voice-activated travel booking assistant. Read More

News / Technology

IATA Pay looks to reduce payment costs for airlines, completes first test

By Linda Fox | January 9, 2019

IATA Pay, a partnership between Ipagoo and IATA, completes its first test with airlines in a live environment. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: Affirm - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018

By Kevin May | December 27, 2018

Affirm allows your customers to pay for their trips over time via monthly installments offered at the point of sale. Read More

News / Online

Uber up next in ride-hailing IPO frenzy

By Kevin May | December 10, 2018

Not to be undone by its ride-hailing rival, Uber has become the second brand in the space of a few days to declare its intention to list on the public financial markets. Read More

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