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Q&A: Steve Hafner on the development of Kayak for Business

By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022

Kayak's CEO talks launching Kayak for Business in the pandemic, competition and future functionality.... Read More

News / Startups

Sensible 4 lands EU loan for autonomous tech push

By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022

The Finnish company has developed autonomous driving software that works under challenging weather conditions.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

A hotelier's guide to Google Analytics 4

By Sam Weston - 80 Days | May 23, 2022

It's an end of an era: Google is sunsetting Universal Analytics. Here's what hotels need to know the successor, Google Analytics 4.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: RoadRunAir offers VIP tours aboard its planes

By Jill Menze | May 23, 2022

Founded in April 2021, RoadRunAir offers travelers affordable, all-inclusive VIP tours aboard its own planes.... Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2022: Hot topics for hospitality

By PhocusWire | May 20, 2022

Executives from three of Europe's top hotel groups gather on Center Stage at Phocuswright Europe to discuss the industry's challenges, opportunities and outlook.... Read More

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WTTC calls on governments to introduce a digital travel portal

By Jill Menze | May 20, 2022

In a new report, the WTTC outlines how governments can implement a digital travel portal to check a traveler’s health status prior to traveling.... Read More

News / Technology

Hotels develop VR "twins" as first step into metaverse

By Mitra Sorrells | May 20, 2022

Hotels are beginning to develop virtual representations of their physical properties, which will eventually live in the metaverse and support sales and marketing.... Read More

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Surf Air Mobility takes SPAC route to market

By Linda Fox | May 19, 2022

Surf Air mobility will also acquire Southern Airways Corporation, with the deal expected to complete at the same time as the proposed merger.... Read More

News / Online

Despegar posts second quarter of profitability as demand recovers

By Jill Menze | May 19, 2022

The Latin American online travel company reports adjusted EBITDA of $12.3 million for the period ending March 31, 2022.... Read More

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Grab outperforms guidance with growth across all business units

By Mitra Sorrells | May 19, 2022

Mobility and delivery brand Grab posts revenue in the first quarter of $228 million, a 6% increase compared to the same period in 2021.... Read More

News / Technology

American Airlines plans experience enhancements via cloud partnership

By Linda Fox | May 19, 2022

The carrier plans to use the Microsoft Azure cloud platform to boost its digital transformation program.... Read More

News / Technology

NoMo claims U.S. first with NFT hotel stays

By Linda Fox | May 19, 2022

The property believes it's the first hotel in the U.S. to enable guests to book stays via blockchain technology.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Why do travel providers miss the mark on personalization?

By Cara Whitehill - Unlock Advisors | May 19, 2022

Travel providers have the data and the tools to truly personalize offers - and yet, they don't.... Read More

News / Online

Bob W begins M&A ramp up, acquires Estonishing Stay

By Linda Fox | May 18, 2022

Estonia-based Estonishing Stay, which launched in 2019, adds to Bob W’s existing portfolio of rentals across Europe.... Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2022: The inside scoop from investors

By PhocusWire | May 18, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, three of the industry’s leading investment professionals will discuss the current and future outlook for travel funding.... Read More

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