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Autonomous vehicles and natural language processing on travel's 2021 watchlist
News / Technology
Autonomous vehicles and natural language processing on travel's 2021 watchlist
By Linda Fox | December 9, 2020
A report from Lux Research tips 12 technologies to watch in 2021, with the travel industry already beginning to deploy a number of them. Read More
Uber steps back from autonomous vehicles, Amazon ready to drive in
News / Technology
Uber steps back from autonomous vehicles, Amazon ready to drive in
By Kevin May | December 9, 2020
Uber's decision to sell off its driverless car unit reverses a previous important strategy item to position the company for the future of transportation. But Amazon is ready to launch its Zoox... Read More
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News / Startups
Car subscription service Finn.auto lands €20m Series A
By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2020
The company has a sustainability focus - with a range of electric vehicles and offsets for each subscription. Read More
VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on getting it right for a post-pandemic future
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VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on getting it right for a post-pandemic future
By Kevin May | December 7, 2020
When you're often at the center of the relationship between accommodation providers and consumers, or figuring out how best to connect all the elements together in a trip, being Booking Holdings during... Read More
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News / Distribution
Millennials most likely to rent an RV in 2021
By Mitra Sorrells | December 7, 2020
However, a survey conducted by STR on behalf of RVshare found there is still hesitation to book any travel far in advance. Read More
State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
News / Startups
State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
By Kevin May | December 4, 2020
The travel startup landscape has also not escaped the grim effects of layoffs and the huge drops in demand from travelers and demands for new technology and services from partners. Read More
E-scooter startup Voi raises $160M for European expansion
News / Startups
E-scooter startup Voi raises $160M for European expansion
By Jill Menze | December 3, 2020
The Raine Group led the round, with existing investors VNV Global, Balderton, Creandum, Project A, Inbox and Stena Sessan also participating Read More
Trip.com Group sees ongoing financial improvement, ups marketing spend
News / Online
Trip.com Group sees ongoing financial improvement, ups marketing spend
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2020
Trip.com Group says business segments have recovered to pre-pandemic levels in China. Read More
Trust, confidence and responsiveness - a checklist for travel brands
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Trust, confidence and responsiveness - a checklist for travel brands
By Salesforce | November 30, 2020
Airlines, cruise companies and hotels scrambled to transform their business strategies and address customer concerns ‐ all while keeping their employees and guests safe from the virus. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
Thriving in an experience economy
By Erik Tengen - Oaky | November 26, 2020
We look at how emotion affects memory, what types of experiences are most effective in inciting emotion, and the role of hotels in the system of experiences we know as tourism – a vital part of the... Read More
VIDEO: Diversity and inclusion in travel is about more than recruitment - is your organization ready?
News / Distribution
VIDEO: Diversity and inclusion in travel is about more than recruitment - is your organization ready?
By Linda Fox | November 19, 2020
A session at The Phocuswright Conference 2020 says travel companies need to create a welcoming environment to attract and retain diverse talent. Read More
Super app Gojek gets $150M investment to help drive Indonesia's digital economy
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Super app Gojek gets $150M investment to help drive Indonesia's digital economy
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2020
Gojek, a ride-hailing, delivery and payments app, will help boost Indonesia's digital transformation following new investment. Read More
Despegar gets gentle uptick in fortunes from Brazil and Mexico domestic travel
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Despegar gets gentle uptick in fortunes from Brazil and Mexico domestic travel
By Kevin May | November 12, 2020
Despegar is operating on revenues down 91% year-over-year despite seeing high demand for travel in two of its major markets during the third quarter of 2020. Read More
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News / Technology
Tier raises $250M to expand mobility network around Europe
By Kevin May | November 12, 2020
The Series C round brings the total taken by way of external investment into Tier to $381 million over five rounds. Read More
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News / Online
Lyft revenue up 47% from Q2, aims for profitability by end of 2021
By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2020
Lyft says revenue from bikes and scooters was up about 40% collectively in Q3 2020.   Read More
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