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Volantio closes $6M Series A round for flight optimization tech
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Volantio closes $6M Series A round for flight optimization tech
By Kathryn Walson | September 30, 2022
Alaska Airlines, one of Volantio's longtime customers, participated in the round.... Read More
In The Big Chair - Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip
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In The Big Chair - Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip
By Jill Menze | September 30, 2022
Rajesh Magow is co-founder and Group CEO of India’s MakeMyTrip. He previously served as CEO of the online travel company's India business before assuming the role in 2020.... Read More
Priceline enters tours and activities game with launch of Priceline Experiences
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Priceline enters tours and activities game with launch of Priceline Experiences
By Jill Menze | September 29, 2022
Built in partnership with Musement, Priceline Experiences will offer more than 80,000 bookable activities in more than 100 countries.... Read More
Fetcherr partners with Azul Airlines to pilot pricing optimization system
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Fetcherr partners with Azul Airlines to pilot pricing optimization system
By Jill Menze | September 29, 2022
Since incorporating Fetcherr’s technologies into its existing revenue management processes, Azul Airlines says it has already seen improved revenue performance and optimized workflows.... Read More
Airlines urged to carefully consider carbon offset programs
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Airlines urged to carefully consider carbon offset programs
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2022
Carbon offsetting programs are increasingly getting called out for how cheap they are and questioned on their efficacy - or, in some cases, existence.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Skipper’s sales platform drives direct bookings for hotels
By Kathryn Walson | September 29, 2022
Skipper aims to give independent hotel owners the sales platform they need to compete with large chains and online travel agencies.... Read More
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Guesty nabs two hospitality software companies in continued acquisition spree
By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2022
The new acquisitions bring Spain-based vacation rental software company Kigo and Australian property management software company HiRUM Software Solutions under Guesty’s umbrella.... Read More
Expedia Group launches new startup accelerator
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Expedia Group launches new startup accelerator
By Jill Menze | September 28, 2022
Called Open World Accelerator, the initiative provides startups and small- and medium-size businesses access to Expedia Group’s technology and resources.... Read More
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India's WB Hotels plots expansion following new investment
By Linda Fox | September 28, 2022
The India-based group, which describes itself as tech-led, says the funds are from existing investors.... Read More
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Five traveler trends shaping the future of accommodations
By Kathryn Walson | September 28, 2022
For 78% of working travelers and 60% of leisure travelers, the “little things” – for example, a property’s scent, its artwork or the restaurant’s music – “always” or “often” impact whether they would consider returning to a property.... Read More
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Borrow A Boat targets U.S. growth with latest acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2022
Borrow A Boat's acquisition of KellyBoat is its third this year and first in the United States.... Read More
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Ancillary sales drive pandemic recovery for many airlines
By Kathryn Walson | September 27, 2022
Ancillary revenue accounted for more than half of 2021 revenue at four airlines: Wizz Air, Frontier, Spirit and Allegiant.... Read More
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Microsoft on the trends and tech shaping travel
By Linda Fox | September 27, 2022
A Microsoft executive outlines the rapidly changing travel landscape and technologies to look out for.... Read More
Travel app bookings up 16% as consumers embrace digital solutions
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Travel app bookings up 16% as consumers embrace digital solutions
By Jill Menze | September 27, 2022
According to a PYMNTS study, consumers reported more engagement with travel platforms such as Airbnb and Homestay along with other digital solutions in Q2 2022.... Read More
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U.S. Department of Transportation calls for fee transparency from airlines, OTAs
By Mitra Sorrells | September 26, 2022
The proposal would affect U.S. air carriers, foreign air carriers and third parties such as OTAs and metasearch sites that display fares for flights to, from and within the United States.... Read More
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