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Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Feargal Mooney of Hostelworld

By Kevin May | January 30, 2018

Guiding the company through acquisitions, an increase in competition and changes to the marketplace is an exec who has spent 15 years with the business.... Read More

News / Technology

Wi-Fi now on 82 airlines, system upgrades on the rise

By Jill Menze | January 30, 2018

In-flight Wi-Fi is more prevalent than it’s ever been, with 82 airlines now offering the service, up 17% over last year.... Read More

Notated News / Technology

Ryanair, Toncheng-Elong, TripIt and more news briefs today...

By PhocusWire | January 30, 2018

Ryanair announces credit program… Toncheng-Elong adds wallet features… TripIt shares airport wait times… Choice Hotels debuts global reservation system… BCD Travel extends Amadeus partnership…... Read More

News

Kayak's new desktop app inspires wanderlust from the cubicle

By Mitra Sorrells | January 30, 2018

Mobile may be gaining ground for travel research and bookings, but the desktop still dominates. ... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb funnels $5M into Experiences arm

By Jill Menze | January 30, 2018

Airbnb is boosting its resources behind the company’s Experiences platform to the tune of $5 million.... Read More

News / Distribution

Busbud to expand intercity marketplace following $11 million in funding

By Linda Fox | January 30, 2018

Busbud, an online marketplace for intercity bus tickets has secured $11 million in series B funding. The round is led by iNovia Capital with new investors Teralys, Claridge and Plaza Ventures, as w... Read More

News

Could air services decide which city will win Amazon's HQ2?

By Marisa Garcia | January 30, 2018

For a number of US cities, the bid to attract Amazon’s new HQ2 has been one of the top development priorities, with each candidate making attractive concessions in hopes of attracting the tech giant t... Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Tech buyers believe in space tourism and Hyperloop, unsure about flying cars

By Sponsored Content | January 30, 2018

This is a viewpoint from David Chapple, event director for Travel Technology Europe. It may sound like fantasy or something from an 1980s movie, but within the next ten years travel industry buyers... Read More

News / Technology

New report from WEF describes future travellers' 'digital identity'

By Michele McDonald | January 29, 2018

A new report from the recent World Economic Forum aims to break down the barriers to a saner means of vetting airline passengers. People have considered passenger facilitation and ensuring border s... Read More

News / Distribution

American, Delta revive their re-accommodation agreement

By Michele McDonald | January 29, 2018

Delta and American airlines agreed to a new deal that will enable the airlines to rebook customers onto each other’s flights in the event of unexpected flight disruptions. The new agreement went in... Read More

News / Online

CheapAir claims flight search display breakthrough

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | January 29, 2018

CheapAir has completed an upgraded flight-shopping interface that enables customers to make side-by-side comparisons of available fares, ancillary fees and amenities.... Read More

News / Distribution

Leisure and business travelers outline airline ancillary needs

By Kevin May | January 29, 2018

It might be a low price that determines whether a traveler buys a particular airfare, but there are stark differences on the ancillary front that help fuel that decision.... Read More

News / Online

Expedia plots new push on attractions without "same old playbook"

By Jill Menze | January 29, 2018

“We’re at a precipice for change,” Expedia Local Expert vice president Jen O’Twomney observes about the current state of the tours and attractions market.... Read More

News / Technology

New Airbus AR app takes travelers inside - and outside - the A380

By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2018

Building on the popularity of its iflyA380.com website, Airbus has created an iOS app to drive loyalty for the massive double-decker plane. ... Read More