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Omio acquires fellow multi-modal platform Rome2rio
News / Online
Omio acquires fellow multi-modal platform Rome2rio
By Kevin May | October 31, 2019
Rome2rio had previously raised a modest $3.1 million in funding - a tiny amount compared to the larger Omio with its $300 million over the course of a number of rounds. Read More
Lyft earnings q3 2019
News / Technology
Lyft reports uptick in revenue to $956M, keeps losing money in Q3 2019
By Steven Lerner | October 30, 2019
Despite the current losses, the company anticipates reaching profitability in terms of adjusted EBITDA by the fourth quarter of 2021.   Read More
Booking.com app integrates ride-hailing services via Grab
News / Distribution
Booking.com app integrates ride-hailing services via Grab
By Marissa Trew - WiT | October 29, 2019
Booking.com and Grab are extending their partnership with the addition of Grab's ride-hailing service into the OTA's mobile app. Read More
Why zero‐friction is the future of the travel industry
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Why zero‐friction is the future of the travel industry
By Facebook Business | October 24, 2019
The modern traveler expects nothing less than a frictionless experience and the travel companies that deliver this have the best chance of thriving in the future. Read More
The search for genuine "disruption" in the travel industry
Opinion / Startups
The search for genuine "disruption" in the travel industry
By Peter Matthews - Nucleus | October 24, 2019
Now traditional business models have been turned on their heads by the likes of Uber, Airbnb, Amazon and Google there is a tendency for many brands to believe they need to roll up their sleeves and face... Read More
Agoda CEO on moving beyond accommodation and forging unorthodox partnerships
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Agoda CEO on moving beyond accommodation and forging unorthodox partnerships
By Corinne Wan - WebInTravel | October 21, 2019
The OTA says it is focusing on finding the “best inventory” for its customers, operating with the “best tech” and fending off the intense competition in Asia armed with the “best weapons." Read More
Kayak, Wanderu expand transportation offerings through new partnership
News / Distribution
Kayak, Wanderu expand transportation offerings through new partnership
By Jill Menze | October 16, 2019
The partnership will give consumers access to bus, train and flight options across both platforms. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Thomas Cook - Tech lessons for small travel businesses from the fall of a giant
By George Dumitru - WBE.travel | October 15, 2019
The reasons for Thomas Cook’s collapse will become clearer over time, but for now here are some of its issues which should provide SMEs with some talking points for the boardroom and water cooler alike. Read More
Google's Waymo to trial autonomous vehicle airport transfers
News / Technology
Google's Waymo to trial autonomous vehicle airport transfers
By Kevin May | October 14, 2019
It is hoped the service, operated in conjunction with Groupe Renault, will run between La Defense in Paris and Charles de Gaulle Airport. Read More
Bringing science and control to airline retail
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Bringing science and control to airline retail
By Stanislava Yordanova - PROS | October 10, 2019
In the next decade we should expect the disruption of the airline industry to continue to accelerate; however, it is the digital-first carriers that will lead the market. Read More
When it comes to LiDAR and the opportunities in travel, Elon Musk is wrong
Opinion / Technology
When it comes to LiDAR and the opportunities in travel, Elon Musk is wrong
By Sam Kamel - iinside | October 9, 2019
Rather than dramatically ringing the death knell for LiDAR, Musk's comments earlier this year merely underscore the fact that LiDAR has an awareness issue, no pun intended. Read More
Bold and evergreen: The Irish advantage in travel technology
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Bold and evergreen: The Irish advantage in travel technology
By Marisa Garcia - PhocusWire | October 3, 2019
There must be something in the water, or maybe it’s all of that fresh air, but Ireland is evergreen when it comes to travel innovation. Read More
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Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 7 - Tyler Dikman of LoungeBuddy
By Kevin May | October 3, 2019
Tyler Dikman of LoungeBuddy, which was recently acquired by American Express, joins David Litwak and Kevin May for the latest episode of How I Got Here.  Read More
tripactions carbon impact data
News / Online
TripActions surfaces carbon impact data for flights and rail
By Mitra Sorrells | October 2, 2019
TripActions will provide carbon impact data for air and rail travel. Read More
VIDEO: OpenJaw Technologies on airlines finding the path to retailing
News / Distribution
VIDEO: OpenJaw Technologies on airlines finding the path to retailing
By Kevin May | October 1, 2019
It would be fair to say that some airlines - some very big airlines, in fact - were unsure about the role of retail in their business models. Read More
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