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News / Technology

The new ways cybercriminals are attacking travel companies

By Kathryn Walson | October 3, 2022

Credit cards, reward programs and even the metaverse are potential vulnerabilities for travel companies.... Read More

News / Technology

Travelers call for tech-enabled solutions at international borders

By Kathryn Walson | October 3, 2022

According to a report from Accenture, three-quarters of travelers expect international border processes to look dramatically different by the end of this decade.... Read More

News / Online

Japan’s Rakuten Travel gears up for return of international visitors

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2022

Japan reopens to mass tourism next week, but it is expected to be several years before the country's gross travel bookings surpass 2019 levels. ... Read More

News / Technology

Nezasa adds flight routing optimization tech with TripYeah acquisition

By Jill Menze | October 3, 2022

Nezasa will integrate TripYeah’s flight route optimization technology into its portfolio of solutions for travel management companies.... Read More

News / Online

Traveloka taps into $300M financing facility

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | September 30, 2022

INA and Traveloka say the round attracted significant interest from a number of high-quality long-term capital providers, resulting in an oversubscribed transaction.... Read More

News / Online

TripActions tight-lipped on confidential IPO plans

By Linda Fox | September 30, 2022

The corporate travel startup says it has considered an IPO as one option to fund the business but declined to comment on specific plans or timing.... Read More

News / Startups

Volantio closes $6M Series A round for flight optimization tech

By Kathryn Walson | September 30, 2022

Alaska Airlines, one of Volantio's longtime customers, participated in the round.... Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip

By Jill Menze | September 30, 2022

Rajesh Magow is co-founder and Group CEO of India’s MakeMyTrip. He previously served as CEO of the online travel company's India business before assuming the role in 2020.... Read More

News / Online

Priceline enters tours and activities game with launch of Priceline Experiences

By Jill Menze | September 29, 2022

Built in partnership with Musement, Priceline Experiences will offer more than 80,000 bookable activities in more than 100 countries.... Read More

News / Startups

Fetcherr partners with Azul Airlines to pilot pricing optimization system

By Jill Menze | September 29, 2022

Since incorporating Fetcherr’s technologies into its existing revenue management processes, Azul Airlines says it has already seen improved revenue performance and optimized workflows.... Read More

News / Technology

Airlines urged to carefully consider carbon offset programs

By Linda Fox | September 29, 2022

Carbon offsetting programs are increasingly getting called out for how cheap they are and questioned on their efficacy - or, in some cases, existence.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Skipper’s sales platform drives direct bookings for hotels

By Kathryn Walson | September 29, 2022

Skipper aims to give independent hotel owners the sales platform they need to compete with large chains and online travel agencies.... Read More

News / Online

Guesty nabs two hospitality software companies in continued acquisition spree

By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2022

The new acquisitions bring Spain-based vacation rental software company Kigo and Australian property management software company HiRUM Software Solutions under Guesty’s umbrella.... Read More

News / Startups

Expedia Group launches new startup accelerator

By Jill Menze | September 28, 2022

Called Open World Accelerator, the initiative provides startups and small- and medium-size businesses access to Expedia Group’s technology and resources.... Read More