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Airbnb is partnering with Breezeway
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Airbnb is partnering with Breezeway
By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2023
Breezeway is linking up with short-term rental platform Airbnb as its new software partner.... Read More
Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
News / Startups
Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
Point.me enables loyalty program members to find flights using their points via its proprietary algorithm.... Read More
Smartvel extends travel content with acquisition of ArrivalGuides
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Smartvel extends travel content with acquisition of ArrivalGuides
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
ArrivalGuides provides destination guides in multiple languages from tourism boards and travel experts for travel brands to integrate into their websites, mobile applications and marketing campaigns.... Read More
Trip.com says platforms like TikTok will have difficulty challenging OTAs
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Trip.com says platforms like TikTok will have difficulty challenging OTAs
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
Trip.com Group's Q2 2023 report revealed net revenue of $1.6 billion, up 180% year over year and 22% quarter over quarter.... Read More
Skiplagging isn’t likely to stop anytime soon, even if airlines fight it
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Skiplagging isn’t likely to stop anytime soon, even if airlines fight it
By Morgan Hines | September 5, 2023
While the practice is nothing new, a lawsuit by American Airlines puts skiplagging back in the headlines and raises questions about why it persists.... Read More
Luxury Escapes’ Schwab on growing fast, being one of a kind and new superstore in Melbourne
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Luxury Escapes’ Schwab on growing fast, being one of a kind and new superstore in Melbourne
By Ian Jarrett - WiT | September 5, 2023
Australia-based Luxury Escapes has seven million members globally and has just opened a store in Melbourne where customers can develop travel plans while sipping champagne.... Read More
Will European regulators block Booking's acquisition of Etraveli?
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Will European regulators block Booking's acquisition of Etraveli?
By Linda Fox | September 4, 2023
In June, the European Commission said the proposed acquisition may allow Booking to strengthen its dominant position in the hotel OTA marketplace.... Read More
CosmoTrips no more one year after launch?
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CosmoTrips no more one year after launch?
By Linda Fox | September 1, 2023
CosmoTrips was launched a year ago by Cosmopolitan-publisher Hearst targeting a millennial and Gen Z audience.... Read More
Automation, innovation, ChatGPT: The future for travel agents
Opinion / Technology
Automation, innovation, ChatGPT: The future for travel agents
By Michele Fitzpatrick – Eviivo | September 1, 2023
Travel agents of all types are using automation and other tech innovations to transform how they work with clients.... Read More
Are dynamic bundles for air travel personalization?
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Are dynamic bundles for air travel personalization?
By Norm Rose - Phocuswright Research | September 1, 2023
The evolution toward personalized pricing would require some underlying changes to the way personal profiles are created, stored and interact with the booking process.... Read More
Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals
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Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals
By Derek Catron | August 31, 2023
Will another summer of climate calamities galvanize the level of coordination necessary to keep the travel industry growing — while helping to save the planet?  ... Read More
Travelshift looks to accelerate growth with $10M investment
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Travelshift looks to accelerate growth with $10M investment
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023
Iceland-based Travelshift operates marketplaces including Guide to Europe for European leisure travel.... Read More
Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment
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Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023
Certified B Corp Modern Adventure is looking to boost its head count and improve the customer experience.... Read More
Branchspace receives £5M investment
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Branchspace receives £5M investment
By Morgan Hines | August 31, 2023
Branchspace is a travel technology consultancy and software provider that works with airlines on digital retailing.... Read More
Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP
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Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP
By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2023
WIHP is based in Paris, extending Cendyn's reach in the EMEA region.... Read More
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