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Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests
News / Online
Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests
By Linda Fox | August 30, 2023
Consistent accessibility issues such as missing alternative text and unlabeled form fields are barriers to bookings from disabled travelers.... Read More
Goboony, Yescapa announce merger, new funding
News / Distribution
Goboony, Yescapa announce merger, new funding
By Morgan Hines | August 30, 2023
Goboony and Yescapa are merging to create one large RV sharing platform with vehicles in more than 10,000 cities across Europe.... Read More
Snowfall acquires group travel app AmigoGo
News / Startups
Snowfall acquires group travel app AmigoGo
By Linda Fox | August 30, 2023
AmigoGo founders Nick Castrioty and Josh Sparkes are bringing their technology expertise to Snowfall.... Read More
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2023
Capital A has been steadily developing from an airline to an online travel platform and most recently a super app offering financial services, ride hailing, food delivery and more. ... Read More
Google adds “cheapest time to book” in time for Christmas
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Google adds “cheapest time to book” in time for Christmas
By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023
Google is adding information on when fares are expected to be lowest for booking a specific destination for specific dates, similar to advice offered by Hopper, Kayak and Skyscanner.  ... Read More
Ryanair's online facial recognition creating friction for business travelers
News / Technology
Ryanair's online facial recognition creating friction for business travelers
By Lauren Arena – Business Travel News Europe | August 28, 2023
Business travelers in the United Kingdom have reported ongoing "friction" and "frustrations" when booking flights with Ryanair due to the carrier's online booking verification process that requires facial recognition.  ... Read More
Travel investors remain bullish despite headwinds
News / Startups
Travel investors remain bullish despite headwinds
By Mitra Sorrells | August 28, 2023
Ennea Capital Partners' Andy Nau and Unlock Advisors' Cara Whitehill discuss where they see opportunities for innovation across the travel industry.... Read More
Will New York’s STR rules set stricter standard for travel?
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Will New York’s STR rules set stricter standard for travel?
By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023
Airbnb calls new rules a de facto ban against short-term rentals, but others see a sign of what may be coming for the sector.  ... Read More
IHG launches program to promote growth for diverse hotel owners in U.S., Canada
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IHG launches program to promote growth for diverse hotel owners in U.S., Canada
By Morgan Hines | August 28, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts is kicking off IHG LIFT, its new program to prioritize growth for diverse hotel owners in the United States and Canada.  ... Read More
How the digital guest journey is unlocking the next era of hospitality
News / Technology
How the digital guest journey is unlocking the next era of hospitality
By Harman Singh Narula – Canary Technologies | August 28, 2023
Leading hotels, hospitality brands and management groups are turning to technology solutions to help create more personalized guest-staff interactions, automate rote administrative processes, improve data security and boost revenue.... Read More
AI, the customer journey and the future of travel insurance
Opinion / Technology
AI, the customer journey and the future of travel insurance
By Sasha Gainullin – Battleface | August 25, 2023
Artificial intelligence and machine learning present huge opportunities to reshape how the travel insurance industry operates.... Read More
Are airline patents a mark of industry innovation?
News / Technology
Are airline patents a mark of industry innovation?
By Linda Fox | August 25, 2023
Lufthansa Innovation Hub's study of airline patents filed over the past 20 years revealed a steady decline since 2016 with financial constraints and outsourcing of innovation among reasons for this trend.... Read More
Axis Bank partners with Cleartrip to bring travel benefits to cardholders
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Axis Bank partners with Cleartrip to bring travel benefits to cardholders
By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2023
India-based Cleartrip and Axis Bank are linking up to provide Axis Bank cardholders with special travel perks when they book with Cleartrip.... Read More
5 startups advance to Grand Finals in Phocuswright/WiT global pitch
News / Startups
5 startups advance to Grand Finals in Phocuswright/WiT global pitch
By PhocusWire | August 24, 2023
The Global Startup Pitch is part of an ongoing commitment from Phocuswright and WiT to cultivate innovation through activities such as Phocuswright's Innovation: Launch, PhocusWire's Hot 25 Travel Startups and WiT Bootcamps.... Read More
TikTok, Instagram, X: How travel startups use social media
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TikTok, Instagram, X: How travel startups use social media
By Morgan Hines | August 24, 2023
Travel startups have been using social media as a marketing tool for some time now. But with an ever-evolving social media spectrum, what remains useful?... Read More
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