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Fly Now Pay Later raises £35 million to bring travelers flexible payment options
News / Technology
Fly Now Pay Later raises £35 million to bring travelers flexible payment options
By Jill Menze | May 20, 2020
The British travel payment startup believes the need for its services will increase once travel restrictions ease. Read More
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News / Distribution
CarTrawler gets €100M investment to boost finances and drive growth
By Linda Fox | May 19, 2020
The company says it is well-placed for when travel recovers from the coronavirus outbreak with its “market position, international footprint and sophisticated data capabilities." Read More
Possible futures for a post-pandemic travel industry, part 1
Opinion / Online
Possible futures for a post-pandemic travel industry, part 1
By Mario Gavira | May 19, 2020
Nobody has a playbook, but there are four possible scenarios for how the travel industry will emerge once this pivotal crisis is over. Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How digital innovation helps Uber go beyond ride-sharing in difficult times
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! How digital innovation helps Uber go beyond ride-sharing in difficult times
By PhocusWire | May 14, 2020
Join Uber, DocuSign and Salesforce to learn how the ride-sharing leader is delivering what matters most by digitally transforming its service to carry not just people, but the food and necessary items... Read More
Uber posts surprise increase in bookings but losses climb to $3B
News / Online
Uber posts surprise increase in bookings but losses climb to $3B
By Kevin May | May 8, 2020
Ride-hailing giant Uber boosted gross bookings to $15.8 billion in the first quarter of 2020, beating expectations that the coronavirus outbreak would eat immediately into the company's... Read More
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News / Distribution
InPhocus, episode 9 - Stuck in the middle with you
By PhocusWire | May 7, 2020
We discuss how brands that sit between consumers and suppliers have been dealt with a number of issues relating to cash flow and appeasing their commercial partners during the coronavirus outbreak. Read More
Lyft reports increase in revenue, ridership in Q1 2020 despite coronavirus
News / Technology
Lyft reports increase in revenue, ridership in Q1 2020 despite coronavirus
By Jill Menze | May 6, 2020
Lyft is reporting revenue of $955.7 million in the first quarter of 2020, a year-over-year increase of 23% versus $776 million in the first quarter of 2019. Read More
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News / Online
Road trips pick up in U.S. as coronavirus restrictions ease
By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2020
Arrivalist is tracking road trip data across the United States and found travel increased substantially the first weekend of May. Read More
Travelers lack confidence in public transit, flights returning to normal
News / Online
Travelers lack confidence in public transit, flights returning to normal
By Jill Menze | May 5, 2020
According to data from Qualtrics, U.S. consumers feel largely uncomfortable about returning to business as usual. Read More
Intel acquires mobility app Moovit
News / Technology
Intel acquires mobility app Moovit
By Jill Menze | May 4, 2020
With the $900 million deal, Moovit will aid Intel-owned Mobileye in developing its self-driving technology. Read More
Coronavirus is reshaping the airport experience of the future, part 2
Opinion / Technology
Coronavirus is reshaping the airport experience of the future, part 2
By Omar Abou Faraj - Dubz | April 30, 2020
The envisioned airport of the future would leverage intelligent operational and passenger technologies, along with innovation in AI, bio-metrics and mobility. Read More
Coronavirus is reshaping the airport experience of the future, part 1
Opinion / Technology
Coronavirus is reshaping the airport experience of the future, part 1
By Omar Abou Faraj - Dubz | April 28, 2020
Airport technology and new customer interfaces can play a huge role in making the industry more resilient during a pandemic crisis, not to mention bringing in massive and sustainable operational and... Read More
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News / Startups
How a trip-planning startup pivoted its model to jump on road-trip trend
By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2020
The company had been working on partnerships with automotive and airlines companies, but is now developing solutions for tourism agencies. Read More
Lasting effects of tech-led coronavirus lockdowns on travel and tourism
News / Online
Lasting effects of tech-led coronavirus lockdowns on travel and tourism
By Kevin May | April 24, 2020
Travel, tourism and hospitality will return in some form, but how people interact with it will undoubtedly be shaped by their experiences of being stuck in their homes for months. Read More
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News / Online
RV owners see opportunities in post-COVID travel industry
By Mitra Sorrells | April 17, 2020
RV industry panelists are optimistic the sector will be one of the first to rebound as the coronavirus threat abates. Read More
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