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15below gets investment from LDC to accelerate growth
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15below gets investment from LDC to accelerate growth
By Mitra Sorrells | March 1, 2024
Founded in 2000, 15below currently works with more than 60 airlines, rail operators, travel agencies and TMCs and partners with Amadeus and Navitaire.... Read More
Amex GBT looks to drive AI across organization and beyond
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Amex GBT looks to drive AI across organization and beyond
By Linda Fox | February 29, 2024
The AI initiative is seeking to adopt AI technologies and will work across four areas of the company: traveler care, finance, engineering and enabling a modern workplace.... Read More
STR industry faces new rules in Europe; Airbnb welcomes change
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STR industry faces new rules in Europe; Airbnb welcomes change
By Morgan Hines | February 29, 2024
The short-term rental industry will have 24 months to comply with new industry regulations to be implemented across Europe.... Read More
Expedia, Booking, Amadeus join forces to address digital travel regulations
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Expedia, Booking, Amadeus join forces to address digital travel regulations
By Yeoh Siew Hoon – Web in Travel | February 29, 2024
The Global Travel Tech also includes eDreams Odigeo, Travelport and Skyscanner. They seek to address global concerns around anticipated regulatory changes affecting digital travel platforms.  ... Read More
AirAsia integrates fintech ancillaries from Hopper B2B solution HTS
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AirAsia integrates fintech ancillaries from Hopper B2B solution HTS
By Mitra Sorrells | February 29, 2024
The new "cancel for any reason" option will launch later this year for customers that book non-refundable fares on the AirAsia MOVE app and at airasia.com.... Read More
AI check-in: Trip.com seeks to create “perfect trip for a better world” with TripGenie
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AI check-in: Trip.com seeks to create “perfect trip for a better world” with TripGenie
By Morgan Hines | February 29, 2024
In the past year, users engaging with TripGenie used the Trip.com app for a "remarkable" 20 minutes or more - double the length of app users not engaging with the tool.... Read More
Vacasa lays off 5%, COO Banczak leaving as company acknowledges challenges ahead
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Vacasa lays off 5%, COO Banczak leaving as company acknowledges challenges ahead
By Mitra Sorrells | February 28, 2024
Vacasa's bookings dropped for the third straight quarter in Q4 2023, and the company ended the year with its inventory down 5%.... Read More
Amadeus 2023 revenue hits €5.4B, expects growth from Vision-Box acquisition
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Amadeus 2023 revenue hits €5.4B, expects growth from Vision-Box acquisition
By Linda Fox | February 28, 2024
Amadeus revenue in Q4 increased 18% to almost €1.4 billion with EBITDA up 18% to €469 million and a 47% increase in profit to €210 million.... Read More
IAG makes massive e-SAF purchase from Twelve in sustainability effort
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IAG makes massive e-SAF purchase from Twelve in sustainability effort
By Morgan Hines | February 28, 2024
International Airlines Group has entered a 14-year contract with Twelve, purchasing 260 million gallons of an alternative, sustainable fuel to power five European airlines.... Read More
Capital One Travel expands inventory with vacation rentals from AvantStay, Boutiq
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Capital One Travel expands inventory with vacation rentals from AvantStay, Boutiq
By Derek Catron | February 28, 2024
Capital One Travel is powered by HTS, Hopper's B2B division, which included vacation rentals from Vrbo until last summer when Expedia Group pulled its inventory from Hopper.... Read More
Spotlight on 3 technology trends in corporate travel
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Spotlight on 3 technology trends in corporate travel
By Linda Fox | February 27, 2024
Recent reports and business travel execs highlight advances in AI, personalization and expense management as the trends to watch.... Read More
Rezdy-Checkfront-Regiondo booking system rollup sees management shakeup
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Rezdy-Checkfront-Regiondo booking system rollup sees management shakeup
By Douglas Quinby and Bruce Rosard – Arival | February 26, 2024
The previous leadership from Rezdy and Checkfront have left the company as details emerge about the combined entity of reservation systems for tour and activity operators.  ... Read More
Culture Trip website sold to U.S. media company
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Culture Trip website sold to U.S. media company
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2024
U.S. media company U.S. News & World Report has boosted its existing travel content services with the acquisition of theculturetrip.com website.... Read More
Expedia Group to reduce headcount by up to 1,500
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Expedia Group to reduce headcount by up to 1,500
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2024
With its technology transformation completed, Expedia is looking to reduce overheads with job cuts underway.... Read More
How technology can help travelers in a time of crisis
Opinion / Technology
How technology can help travelers in a time of crisis
By Adam St. John – Sitata | February 26, 2024
The technology needed to keep travelers informed and safe during unexpected crises already exists today. Travel insurance is the sector that holds the key to democratizing the benefits of duty of care travel technologies.  ... Read More
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