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Former Expedia exec wants to reward people for exploring the world
News / Startups
Former Expedia exec wants to reward people for exploring the world
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023
HyperSQ wants to reward travelers for traveling and create a more targeted approach to marketing for travel companies.... Read More
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News / Startups
Second-home ownership startup offering "hotel-like" stays raises $30M
By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2023
Fractal Homes is starting with properties in the United Kingdom and says it provides its owners with “hotel-style management and maintenance.”... Read More
Cendyn names new CEO
News / Technology
Cendyn names new CEO
By Linda Fox | January 9, 2023
Blaha brings “executive-level experience” to the role from previous positions at technology companies including Khoros, Lone Wolf Technologies, PeopleAdmin and Aptean.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Learnings from RateGain's acquisition of Adara
By Matt Zito - TSI | January 9, 2023
 The managing partner of TSI, a company that helps travel CEOs build sellable companies and achieve successful exits, explores what can be learned from the acquisition.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Away Together aims to elevate guest experience
By Kathryn Walson | January 9, 2023
The Away Together platform allows for accommodations to communicate with their guests as well as for guests to communicate with one another.... Read More
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News / Online
Inflation, tech costs dampen travel experience operators’ optimism
By Phocuswright Research | January 9, 2023
The latest research from Phocuswright and Arival looks at travel experience operators' performance and sentiment and the challenges they face in 2023 and beyond. ... Read More
Delta will spend $1 billion for free Wi-Fi -- and a whole lot more
News / Technology
Delta will spend $1 billion for free Wi-Fi -- and a whole lot more
By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | January 6, 2023
In announcing the free Wi-Fi offering, Bastian says it is part of Delta's plan to "be a collection of digital services, engagement opportunities and experiences for customers." ... Read More
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News / Online
Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia gain ground in U.S. app downloads
By Kathryn Walson | January 6, 2023
Apptopia says Expedia's app downloads nearly doubled year-over-year to 16.6 million and it, along with Vrbo and Booking.com, benefited from slowing growth for Hopper and Airbnb.... Read More
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News / Online
How travel companies can best prepare for future shocks
By Mitra Sorrells | January 6, 2023
Global futurist Rohit Talwar encourages travel leaders to “unlearn” past views and assumptions to enable them to prepare for the range of opportunities – and shocks – that may lie ahead. ... Read More
WeTravel CEO steps aside, takes product role
News / Online
WeTravel CEO steps aside, takes product role
By Linda Fox | January 6, 2023
Co-founder and CEO Johannes Koeppel moves to the role of chief product officer for the company, which claims to have seen double-digit client and transaction volume growth since 2021.... Read More
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News / Online
PhocusWire parent Northstar Travel Group appoints Jason Young as CEO
By PhocusWire | January 5, 2023
Tom Kemp, who has been chairman and CEO since 2009, will remain as chairman, and Bob Sullivan has been promoted to chief commercial officer.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Key components of modern hotel technology and revenue strategies
By Mitra Sorrells | January 5, 2023
IDeaS' Klaus Kohlmayr and Hudson Crossing's George Roukas share how they would design distribution and revenue management if they operated a hotel.... Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair LIVE - Sam Jain of Fareportal
By Linda Fox | January 5, 2023
Fareportal, which is based in New York, has seven travel companies in its portfolio and employs more than 2,000 people across a number of locations including the U.K., Mexico, Canada and India.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Simplifying corporate rail travel is an environmental and business imperative
By Champa Magesh - Trainline Partner Solutions | January 5, 2023
Championing the sustainable impact of rail travel is worth little if, as an industry, we are unable to convert demand into completed journeys.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Travel fintech trends to watch in 2023
By David Doctor - Amadeus | January 4, 2023
Travel companies are prioritizing investment in payments and fintech, recognizing that innovation in these areas can be an important differentiator for their brands.... Read More
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