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Google to phase out Book on Google for flights
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Google to phase out Book on Google for flights
By Jill Menze | September 1, 2022
The decision comes after Google shuttered its Book on Google option for hotels earlier this year.... Read More
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News / Technology
Royal Caribbean begins rollout of Starlink internet service
By Linda Fox | September 1, 2022
The broadband internet service from the Elon Musk-founded company is to be installed on all Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises ships.... Read More
Q&A: OAG on why supersonic travel won’t take off
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Q&A: OAG on why supersonic travel won’t take off
By Kathryn Walson | September 1, 2022
In a Q&A with PhocusWire, John Grant, chief analyst with U.K.-based airline data provider OAG, explains why he thinks the future is bleak for supersonic commercial flights.... Read More
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Blockchain-based OTA Travala enables direct connection for airline content
By Mitra Sorrells | September 1, 2022
Travala is now accessing airline content directly through the NDC standard.... Read More
eDreams Odigeo reports "all-time records" in bookings and revenue
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eDreams Odigeo reports "all-time records" in bookings and revenue
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2022
Spain-based eDreams Odigeo says its performance is predominantly driven by its Prime subscription service.... Read More
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OTAs see marketing efficiency improvement in Q2
By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2022
Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb all increased their marketing spend in Q2 of this year compared to 2021, but it decreased as a percentage of revenue.... Read More
Vouch launches pre-arrival platform for hotels to earn revenue via upselling
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Vouch launches pre-arrival platform for hotels to earn revenue via upselling
By Kathryn Walson | August 31, 2022
Hotels maintain full control of pricing and inventory on offerings, including room upgrades, spa packages and third-party ancillary services.... Read More
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Hotelbeds claims travel-tech first with Istanbul airport partnership
By Jill Menze | August 31, 2022
The destination marketing campaign brings special rates to Hotelbeds customers as well as exposure to iGA Istanbul Airport services.... Read More
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Seera Group to launch tours and activities marketplace with Klook in Saudi Arabia
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | August 31, 2022
For Seera, a rebound in all sectors puts the group in a strong position: “This is just the beginning.”... Read More
Digital distribution key to fixing travel's "weak link"
Opinion / Distribution
Digital distribution key to fixing travel's "weak link"
By Noam Toister - Bookaway Group | August 30, 2022
Travelers expect online capabilities, and booking a bus ticket or ferry ride in advance should be as easy as booking a flight or room.... Read More
VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
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VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2022
Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe, Yesh Munnangi explained the importance of approaching problems from the traveler perspective.... Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: Moliving’s solar-powered mobile suites enable off-the-grid travel
By Kathryn Walson | August 30, 2022
Moliving's mobile suites are engineered to harvest enough solar energy to be fully independent from the power grid.... Read More
Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships
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Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2022
With Evolve, Hopper Homes adds about 24,000 properties to its supply.... Read More
Celitech raises $1.2M to expand eSIM service coverage areas
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Celitech raises $1.2M to expand eSIM service coverage areas
By Kathryn Walson | August 29, 2022
Founded in 2018, Celitech’s proprietary API enables travel businesses to offer co-branded eSIM service that can be bundled with other products.... Read More
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The road ahead for ground transportation
By PhocusWire | August 29, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, executives from ground transportation companies Trainline, Blacklane and Door2Door discussed current challenges and future priorities.... Read More
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