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TAKE A SURVEY: The outlook for tours and attractions

By PhocusWire | September 19, 2022

Phocuswright and Arival are conducting a survey on the outlook for tours, experiences and attractions.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Postcard Travel promotes responsible luxury tourism

By Kathryn Walson | September 19, 2022

Bangalore, India-based Postcard Travel is a global community of storytellers, hoteliers and travel designers who want to make travel a force for good.... Read More

News / Technology

Ixigo, Amadeus latest to add new fintech and payment options

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2022

Insurance products and buy-now-pay-later options are becoming more widespread in travel.... Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Hyatt exec on brand-building with community in mind

By Jill Menze | September 16, 2022

Crystal Vinisse Thomas, the global brand leader for Hyatt’s lifestyle and luxury brands, explains why hotels should hire, buy and support local.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Voicing optimism about the future of travel call centers

By Markus Stumpe - Cruisewatch | September 16, 2022

Travel brands can benefit from a hybrid model where data forms a bridge between human agents and technology.... Read More

News / Online

Rakuten India partners with InterGlobe Technology Quotient to develop travel tech solutions

By Kathryn Walson | September 16, 2022

Rakuten India will help ITQ grow its travel tech offerings through AI, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain and the Internet of Things.... Read More

News / Online

Travel planning app Orbzii acquires Pluto

By Kathryn Walson | September 15, 2022

Orbzii will take over ownership of Pluto’s mobile app, website and community of users.... Read More

News / Distribution

How payments can maximize the airline retailing opportunity

By Jill Menze | September 15, 2022

According to a new report from McKinsey, airlines stand to earn an additional $14 billion on top of the $40 billion airline retailing opportunity by strategically addressing payments.... Read More

News / Technology

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts introduces mobile tipping app

By Kathryn Walson | September 15, 2022

Once a hotel opts-in to the béné platform, guests can tip the employee of their choice by scanning a QR code during their stay.... Read More

News / Online

Former CWT CEO joins Sonder's board of directors

By Angelique Platas - Business Travel News | September 15, 2022

Former CWT CEO Michelle Frymire has specific expertise in corporate travel, which Sonder in recent months has identified as a “huge opportunity."... Read More

News / Online

Eric Hart departs Expedia Group, Williams-Sonoma exec named CFO

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2022

Hart will be replaced by Julie Whalen, who most recently was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Williams-Sonoma and has been a member of Expedia Group's board of directors.... Read More

News / Distribution

Guesty expands hotel offerings with acquisition of YieldPlanet

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2022

Guesty is also launching a new Distribution Hub that adds direct connections with Hopper, Trip.com, Marriott Homes & Villas and Google’s hotel and vacation rental search products.... Read More