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STR sustainability certification
News / Online
New efforts spotlight sustainability in rentals
By Kathryn Walson | January 31, 2023
While the hotel industry is awash in sustainability certifications, there is a dearth of them in the short-term rental sector.... Read More
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News / Online
5 things to expect in the Southeast Asia travel market by 2025
By Phocuswright Research | January 30, 2023
With promotion of domestic travel and digitization trends, the future of Southeast Asian travel appears to offer many new opportunities.    ... Read More
The power - and limitations - of ChatGPT for travel
Opinion / Technology
The power - and limitations - of ChatGPT for travel
By Lennart Dobravsky - Lufthansa Innovation Hub | January 30, 2023
Lufthansa Innovation Hub takes a deeper dive into ChatGPT and the opportunities it may present for the travel industry.... Read More
EaseMyTrip acquires majority stake in hotel booking business cheQin
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EaseMyTrip acquires majority stake in hotel booking business cheQin
By Linda Fox | January 27, 2023
The deal strengthens EaseMyTrip’s hotel channels and puts it in a “great position to give its customers a wide range of innovative hotel booking options.” ... Read More
Startup Stage Connect-EZ
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Connect-EZ provides in-app calling for travelers
By Kathryn Walson | January 27, 2023
Founded in 2020, the London-based company aims to make it easier for travelers to communicate with airlines while on the go, including for booking inquiries and customer service issues.... Read More
WeTravel report
News / Online
Travelers seek more adventure, ways to pay, report shows
By Derek Catron | January 27, 2023
WeTravel's look at travel trends sees push for more customization and payment flexibility after COVID.  ... Read More
WhereToStay.com acquisition
News / Online
Viadi Group acquires majority interest in WhereToStay.com
By Kathryn Walson | January 27, 2023
The WhereToStay.com team will continue to operate from its Texas headquarters, with support from Switzerland-based Viadi in scaling up the business.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Amex GBT restructures to focus on multinationals and smaller businesses
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | January 27, 2023
The company says the move will "accelerate growth" and "drive consistency" with the Amex GBT eyeing a "significant opportunity to grow our business."... Read More
Two ways airlines might increase revenue
Opinion / Distribution
Two ways airlines might increase revenue
By Peer Winter - 777 Travel Tech | January 27, 2023
Airlines need new tactics and thinking beyond their core markets to find new sources of revenue and take advantage of travel demand. ... Read More
tictactrip-funding
News / Startups
French multimodal travel company Tictactrip raises €2M
By Mitra Sorrells | January 27, 2023
Tictactrip enables users to combine and book bus, train and carpooling options from more than 200 companies covering routes in 6,000 cities in Europe.... Read More
eDreams sets up tech hub in Milan
News / Online
eDreams sets up tech hub in Milan
By Linda Fox | January 26, 2023
The Barcelona-based business already has development centers across Europe in cities including Madrid, Alicante and Budapest.... Read More
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News / Startups
Hotel tech innovators present solutions for cleaning rooms, digital tipping
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | January 26, 2023
During the ALIS Tech Challenge at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, several companies pitched new hotel technology solutions to address the industry's labor challenges.... Read More
Highs and lows of tech innovation in 2022
Opinion / Technology
Highs and lows of tech innovation in 2022
By Chris Carmichael - TUI Musement | January 26, 2023
Did the hype in the past 12 months surrounding emerging technologies such as metaverse, NFTs and AI mask their real opportunity?... Read More
SITA Zamna partnership
News / Technology
SITA partners with Zamna to digitize travel processes
By Kathryn Walson | January 26, 2023
Airlines and airports benefit from reduced processing times and less infrastructure needed to process passengers, Zamna says, while border agencies benefit from the checks happening pre-departure.... Read More
in room voice assistant technology
News / Technology
The evolution of in-room voice tech in hospitality
By Kathryn Walson | January 25, 2023
Voice assistants help short-staffed hotels by answering routine questions that the front desk would otherwise have to answer. They can also boost revenue by upselling spa services or future bookings, for example.... Read More
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