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Flight Centre Travel Group to acquire Scott Dunn to tap luxury markets

By Kathryn Walson | February 2, 2023

Founded in 1986, Scott Dunn has 200 full-time employees, and its two main markets are the United... Read More

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UnTours Foundation plans $10M investment for better tourism future

By Linda Fox | February 2, 2023

The foundation's partners include Expedia Group, TUI Care Foundation, Adventure Travel Trade... Read More

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Mondee gains foothold in Brazil with Orinter acquisition

By Linda Fox | February 1, 2023

Mondee, which went public via special purpose acquisition company in July 2022, sees Brazil as a... Read More

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Traveler well-being and the shift to purposeful business travel

By Linda Fox | February 1, 2023

Three years from the start of the pandemic, there is talk beyond safety to more of a focus on traveler... Read More

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Plusgrade acquires UpStay to expand ancillary revenue solutions

By Kathryn Walson | January 31, 2023

Founded in 2009, Montreal-based Plusgrade says it has more than 200 airline, hospitality, cruise, rail... Read More

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Survey finds travel loyalty programs fall short of consumer expectations

By Kathryn Walson | January 31, 2023

The report, based on surveys conducted late last year, points to four key areas in which loyalty... Read More

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Expedia Group kicks off startup accelerator focused on underserved travelers

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2023

Startups selected for the accelerator, announced in September 2022, will spend the next five months... Read More

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Airlines plan tech investment boost to drive efficiency

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2023

The latest SITA report on aviation technology reveals investment priorities including cybersecurity... Read More

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New efforts spotlight sustainability in rentals

By Kathryn Walson | January 31, 2023

While the hotel industry is awash in sustainability certifications, there is a dearth of them in the... Read More

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EaseMyTrip acquires majority stake in hotel booking business cheQin

By Linda Fox | January 27, 2023

The deal strengthens EaseMyTrip’s hotel channels and puts it in a “great position to give its... Read More

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