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British Airways future of air travel report

News / Technology

Air travel of the future – personalized, immersive and both super-fast and super-slow

By Mitra Sorrells | July 31, 2019

British Airways is exploring predictions for the air travel experience 20, 40, 60 and even 100 years in the future.... Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip narrows operating losses after growth across air, hotels and bus divisions

By Linda Fox | July 30, 2019

Group chairman and chief executive Deep Kalra hailed “strong business growth” in the “peak travel quarter” despite softer domestic demand.... Read More

News / Online

Vacasa buys remaining Wyndham Vacation Rentals unit for $162M

By Kevin May | July 30, 2019

The sale comes 18 months after Wyndham Worldwide sold its European vacation rental business to Platinum Equity for $1.3 billion.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

The true cost of not protecting customer data in travel

By Peter Matthews - Nucleus | July 30, 2019

If data breaches can happen to some of the biggest players in the business, whose cyber security budgets dwarf most businesses, how exposed are smaller groups and individual hotels?... Read More

News / Technology

Certify/Chrome River acquires payment card provider Emburse

By Jill Menze | July 30, 2019

Certify/Chrome River is adding San Francisco-based startup Emburse to its travel expense management portfolio.... Read More

News / Distribution

Hoteliers have mixed response to Agoda’s new hacker rates

By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | July 30, 2019

Hoteliers see both potential benefits and risks to Agoda's new Mix and Save function.... Read More

News / Distribution

Hilton focuses on engaging "lower level" loyalty program members

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2019

Hilton says its loyalty program Honors has some 94 million members, an increase of more than 20% compared to Q2 2018.... Read More

News / Online

India, part 4: Ebix CEO Robin Raina on his big plans to disrupt travel

By Mitra Sorrells | July 29, 2019

Ebix is not a well-known company in the global travel industry, but Robin Raina plans to change that – and fast.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: TrustaBit uses blockchain to reimburse travelers for flight disruptions

By Jill Menze | July 29, 2019

TrustaBit is a blockchain-based flight disruption management solution that automatically issues vouchers, miles or money to passengers experiencing flight delays.... Read More

News / Startups

Tech-based hospitality company RedDoorz raises $45M Series B

By Mitra Sorrells | July 28, 2019

Singapore-based budget hospitality brand RedDoorz has raised $45 million to expand through Southeast Asia.... Read More

News / Distribution

Nor1 says new banner ads help hotels better compete with OTAs

By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2019

Nor1 says its new merchandising banners are drawing 25% conversion rates and helping hotels compete more effectively with OTAs.... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

NDC check, part 1: Is next-gen airline distribution taxiing or taking off?

By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 26, 2019

Despite the ineluctable NDC promise carried aggressively by the leading airlines, others seem to be adopting a wait-and-see approach.... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Travelers are diverse, and leadership teams should be, too

By PhocusWire | July 26, 2019

Leadership roles at travel companies should reflect the demographics they're targeting.... Read More

News / Online

Vrbo ticks revenue growth as Expedia Group gets brand "back on track"

By Jill Menze | July 25, 2019

For the quarter ending June 30, revenue for Vrbo was up 17% compared to the second quarter of 2018, while gross bookings were up 2% compared to the same period.... Read More