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News / Startups

777 Partners eyes tech startups to "democratize" aviation

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 1, 2022

777 Partners’ Adam Weiss discusses the fund’s ambitions in aviation.... Read More

News / Technology

More travelers embracing mobile, touchless technologies

By Kathryn Walson | July 1, 2022

Air passengers are adopting technology more on some stages of their journey than others, according to a new report by SITA.... Read More

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Opinion / Online

Why a recession would be a boom for vacation rental supply

By D. Brooke Pfautz - Vintory | July 1, 2022

The growth of short-term vacation rental supply will not only be accelerated by individual homeowners, but also from an influx of institutional investors.... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: It’s July – Launch pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | June 30, 2022

It’s July facilitates matches between families to meet and create experiences together while traveling.... Read More

News / Technology

NextPlay Technologies sells NextTrip to TGS Esports to streamline operations

By Kathryn Walson | June 30, 2022

NextPlay Technologies has agreed to sell its travel business, NextTrip Group, and its 51% ownership of Reinhart Digital TV to TGS Esports.... Read More

News / Startups

Where is the opportunity for travel startups?

By PhocusWire | June 30, 2022

Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, investors explain what they’re looking for from startups right now.... Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus-owned Navitaire enables interlining via TripStack

By Mitra Sorrells | June 29, 2022

The partnership will enable Navitaire-hosted carriers to expand their flight network without the need for traditional interline agreements.... Read More

News / Distribution

Attribute-based shopping boosts value for hotel guests

By Kathryn Walson | June 29, 2022

Attribute-based shopping is likely to increase traveler value, certainty and satisfaction among hotel guests, a new survey shows.... Read More

News / Online

Travel pundits talk plumbing, pandemic and emerging tech

By PhocusWire | June 29, 2022

The travel industry remains complex, and some are concerned the opportunity to build back better may be lost.... Read More

News / Online

Trip.com Group revenue remains steady, air ticket bookings rise in Q1 2022

By Jill Menze | June 28, 2022

The COVID-19 resurgence in China impacted Trip.com Group’s operations for the first quarter of 2022, with net revenue remaining flat year-over-year.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

How a bad chatbot can wreck your travel brand

By TTS | June 28, 2022

Chatbot International's Guillaume Laporte explains how travel companies can successfully integrate a chatbot.... Read More

News / Startups

Journee lands £1.75M for mystery trip service

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2022

Founded in 2019, Journee matches travelers with "mystery" trips by collecting their preferences around budget, dates, location and experiences.... Read More