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Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Venture capital providers are not demonstrating diversity with investments

By PhocusWire | January 15, 2021

Perhaps a question at the top of a founder's list, when under the spotlight during a pitch, is what is the VC's history and strategy on investing in startups with Black founders.... Read More

News / Distribution

Fetch.ai launches AI travel agents to reduce hotel booking distribution cost

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2021

Fetch.ai believes its AI agents can reduce distribution costs and protect hotels from security breaches.... Read More

News / Online

AirAsia calls itself an "OTA challenger" amid big digital travel ambitions

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2021

AirAsia.com is drawing on its 75 million customer base, loyalty program and joining the data dots to build its OTA.... Read More

News / Technology

Buy-now-pay-later for travel service Affirm valued at $24B after IPO

By Kevin May | January 15, 2021

The company works with the likes of Expedia, Delta Vacations, Priceline, CheapOAir, Suiteness and others.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

What is the digital outlook for 2021 in business travel?

By Pascal Benn - Focus Travel Partnership | January 15, 2021

A travel management company operating in Jan 2021 will be faced with a whole new set of challenges compared to both 2020 and 2019.... Read More

News / Online

Trivago acquires getaway online travel agency Weekend.com

By Kevin May | January 14, 2021

It is the first acquisition for Trivago since it bought TripBuddy, an AI-led personalization engine, in May 2018.... Read More

News / Online

Gett completes $115M round, plans global expansion

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2021

Gett, which aggregates ground transport for corporates, wants to continue to roll-out the platform worldwide.... Read More

News / Startups

Expense management software SalesTrip raises $1.4M for U.S. expansion

By Jill Menze | January 14, 2021

London-based SalesTrip will use the funds to scale operations in the United States, continue to build out product integrations and increase demand across key markets.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Scattershot COVID rules place travel on uncertain path in 2021

By Jeri Clausing - Travel Weekly | January 14, 2021

2021 is supposed to be the year that a COVID-19 vaccine saves travel. But if the first week was any indication, it could be a long and unpredictable road.... Read More

News / Startups

Kambr adds $3M in funding to accelerate airline revenue tech development

By Linda Fox | January 13, 2021

The investment comes from private equity investors and aviation industry veteran Michael Scheeringa.... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Using tech to go from overtourism to sustainable tourism

By PhocusWire | January 13, 2021

Now is the time for destinations to build strategies to manage the recovery and avoid some of the problems that developed as a result of too many tourists flooding popular areas.... Read More

News / Online

Book4Time secures growth investment from Serent Capital

By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2021

Founded in 2004, Book4Time manages booking, inventory and payment processing for hotels and resorts, as well as casinos, spas and fitness facilities.... Read More

News / Technology

IATA Travel Pass digital health solution to be rolled out to major airlines in March

By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2021

Travel Pass is a mobile app that helps travelers to store and manage their verified certifications for COVID-19 tests or COVID-19 vaccines.... Read More