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GetYourGuide survey finds caution being replaced by eagerness to travel

By Mitra Sorrells | May 18, 2021

According to a survey of nearly 7,500 people in six countries, 56% are "eager" to travel, compared to just 40% in 2020. Read More

News / Technology

Airports must lose check-in desks, reduce touchpoints

By Linda Fox | May 17, 2021

The aviation industry has missed past opportunities to create a more automated passenger journey. Read More

News / Online

Cost, convenience increasing as considerations for air travel, ahead of health and hygiene

By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2021

A report from Expedia Group Media Solutions points to a shift in Q1 2021 in topics searched for when booking air travel. Read More

News / Technology

Kayak partners with Veritas to offer self-collection COVID tests to travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | May 10, 2021

Kayak users can order the kits through a link on the metasearch site that gives them discounted pricing. Read More

News / Technology

Aruba tests blockchain-enabled COVID credential app

By Mitra Sorrells | May 5, 2021

The Aruba Health App, developed by SITA and Indicio.tech, aims to preserve traveler privacy and eliminate fraud. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Roberto Martinoli of Silversea Cruises

By Mitra Sorrells | May 4, 2021

Founded in 1994 and now part of the Royal Caribbean Group, Silversea Cruises is an ultra-luxury cruise line with itineraries covering all seven continents and more than 900 destinations. Read More

Opinion / Online

How testing, transparency and technology can reduce COVID risk in air travel

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - 777 Partners | May 3, 2021

For a safe flying environment to exist, we must stop COVID-positive transports; for now that is unrealistic, so testing on arrival must be the start. Read More

News / Technology

Sherpa raises $8.5M to meet demand for its travel rules platform

By Jill Menze | April 30, 2021

In the past year, Sherpa says the number of airlines and other travel companies using Sherpa’s products has tripled. Read More

News / Online

WTTC Global Summit: Clarity, certainty and collaboration keys to travel recovery

By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2021

More than 600 leaders from travel, tourism, government and the private sector are gathered for the World Travel and Tourism Council's Global Summit in Cancun, the organization's first in-person event... Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Here's why to review your travel and spend policy now

By TripActions | April 26, 2021

Companies must build in more flexibility to accommodate quick pivots, as well as incorporate more nuanced controls to allow for more focused approvals and more streamlined processes. Read More

News / Technology

United Airlines upgrades health pass features of its app

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 23, 2021

United's platform now offers the ability to schedule tests and have results directly verified through its Travel-Ready Center on web and mobile. Read More

News / Distribution

IATA chief Willie Walsh says zero-risk approach from government is not possible

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2021

Governments need to look at the current procedures for travel post pandemic and create a more seamless experience. Read More

News / Startups

Singapore-based GlobalTix raises S$3M to develop new digital solutions for attractions industry

By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2021

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, GlobalTix says the company has expanded from being a channel manager to also providing technology solutions across Asia Pacific for its attractions, tours and... Read More

News / Online

Travel and tourism lost $766B in 2020

By Jeri Clausing - Travel Weekly | April 21, 2021

According to the WTTC's annual Economic Impact report, the U.S. travel and tourism sector lost $766 billion last year, and its contribution to the GDP fell 41%. Read More

News / Technology

Trip.com Group joins Common Trust Network to develop COVID compliance technology

By Mitra Sorrells | April 19, 2021

The Common Trust Network is an effort of public and private partners from travel, health and technology to develop solutions that help restart travel. Read More

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