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News / Technology
Lufthansa will accept vaccination QR codes for flight check-in
By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2021
When the code is scanned, the system compares the data in the certificate to the booking and passenger data and then issues a boarding pass.... Read More
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News / Online
Orbitz enables LGBTQ-friendly accommodation search
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | June 18, 2021
The Orbitz functionality serves up properties signed up to the company's Inclusivity Pledge.... Read More
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Interview / Technology
STARTUP STAGE: Tashi provides technology for travel marketplaces
By Mitra Sorrells | June 17, 2021
Tashi provides the drag-and-drop tools, integrations and templates to easily create and launch a peer-to-peer travel marketplace.  ... Read More
Awaze sells Landal GreenParks, continues focus on rental homes
News / Distribution
Awaze sells Landal GreenParks, continues focus on rental homes
By Linda Fox | June 17, 2021
Roompot adds Landal's 100 holiday parks to its existing portfolio of 200 destinations across Europe.... Read More
Number of companies managing vacation rentals grows to more than 140,000
News / Technology
Number of companies managing vacation rentals grows to more than 140,000
By Linda Fox | June 17, 2021
Property management systems continue to be the preferred tech for vacation rental management companies.... Read More
Travel with pride - 5 steps to supporting LGBTQ+ business travelers
Opinion / Technology
Travel with pride - 5 steps to supporting LGBTQ+ business travelers
By Suzanne Sangiovese - Riskline | June 17, 2021
LGBTQ+ travelers can face unique challenges when traveling abroad - many countries do not legally recognise same-sex marriage and more than 70 countries consider consensual LGBTQ+ relationships a crime.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Blockchain-based private rental marketplace Dtravel launches with $5M seed round
By Mitra Sorrells | June 17, 2021
Dtravel is being launched by Australia-based OTA Travala and others, with a goal of giving “hosts and guests more control, ownership and lower fees than existing platforms.”... Read More
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News / Online
Hopper enables commitment-free hotel price lock
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2021
 Users have the option to freeze a price for up to 60 days, with the freeze fee being credited to the booking price at time of purchase.  ... Read More
United unveils corporate venture fund for sustainable future investment
News / Startups
United unveils corporate venture fund for sustainable future investment
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2021
United recently announced a goal of net zero emissions by 2050 and the corporate venture fund will help it towards its target.... Read More
Ixigo does its bit to get Indians vaccinated, integrates jab finder into app
News / Online
Ixigo does its bit to get Indians vaccinated, integrates jab finder into app
By Kevin May | June 16, 2021
The country has suffered greatly in recent months from a variant of the COVID-19 virus known as Delta, triggering what is hoped will be a rapid acceleration of its vaccination program.... Read More
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News / Technology
Expedia Cruises looks to tech in push to be top agency in the sector
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2021
In the coming months, Expedia Cruises will roll out a new “info site” intended to give cruise shoppers information about what is on board the ships, what is included in the cost and the types of experiences they can have at each port.  ... Read More
TripAdvisor gives Plus subscription service a full launch, adds spending partners
News / Online
TripAdvisor gives Plus subscription service a full launch, adds spending partners
By Kevin May | June 16, 2021
The subscription-based program is free for accommodation suppliers to join, while travelers can sign up for an annual membership fee of $99 and get access to savings as well as other offers.... Read More
Travelport shifts to cloud hosting through Amazon Web Services
News / Technology
Travelport shifts to cloud hosting through Amazon Web Services
By Kevin May | June 15, 2021
The distribution and travel IT giant will migrate its global platform to Amazon Web Services as part of a wider-ranging agreement.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Otolo is helping hospitality employees develop their careers
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Otolo is helping hospitality employees develop their careers
By Linda Fox | June 15, 2021
The company launched in April and recently added a Careers Club enabling hospitality companies to list vacancies for free and helping potential recruits through the application process.... Read More
Vassla revs up with $11M raise for micro-mobility platform launch
News / Startups
Vassla revs up with $11M raise for micro-mobility platform launch
By Linda Fox | June 15, 2021
Sweden-based micro-mobility startup Vassla plans to bring its e-bike and e-moped hybrid to a number of European cities.... Read More
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