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Amex GBT reports large client travel demand accelerating

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | May 17, 2022

For Q1 2022, Amex GBT reported $350 million in revenue, up 179% compared with the first quarter of 2021 and half of pre-pandemic levels in 2019.... Read More

News / Technology

Marriott debuts media network in partnership with Yahoo

By Jill Menze | May 17, 2022

Using Marriott guest data, advertisers on the network will be able to target travelers via the hotel chain’s website and app - and eventually in-room TVs.... Read More

News / Technology

Travel fintech momentum builds as industry looks to boost revenue

By Linda Fox | May 17, 2022

Travel companies plan to equal or increase investment in fintech products and services this year.... Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo updates 2022 outlook amid continued growth

By Linda Fox | May 17, 2022

HomeToGo attributes continued growth to customer acquisition and retention as well as technology.... Read More

News / Technology

Miami airport enables largest use of biometric tech in U.S.

By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2022

Miami International Airport is rolling out SITA's biometric boarding system for international flights at all of its more than 130 gates.... Read More

News / Technology

Mass transit software provider Optibus raises $100M at $1.3B valuation

By Jill Menze | May 17, 2022

Tel Aviv-based Optibus claims it’s the first “unicorn” dedicated to the public transportation sector.... Read More

News / Online

Uber adds new travel feature, party bus and EV bookings in product update

By Jill Menze | May 16, 2022

As part of its super app strategy, Uber has unleashed new features designed to capture the end-to-end travel journey.... Read More

News / Technology

Google Maps get a boost with immersive view

By Linda Fox | May 16, 2022

The Google Maps update will begin rolling out later this year with cities including London, Los Angeles and Tokyo to come first.... Read More

News / Distribution

Europe’s short-term rental segment on track for steady growth

By Phocuswright Research | May 16, 2022

Phocuswright's report explores changes in the short-term rental landscape from both consumer and business perspectives.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Improving corporate travel via digital payments

By Brandon Spear - TreviPay | May 16, 2022

Hotels can make corporate travel more flexible - for both business travelers and hotels themselves - through consolidated, direct billing.... Read More

News / Startups

Members-only home-swap network Kindred lands $7.75M

By Jill Menze | May 13, 2022

Founded in 2021, Kindred helps homeowners and renters take advantage of work-from-anywhere flexibility.... Read More

News / Online

Getaround plans public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | May 13, 2022

The company has agreed to merge with InterPrivate II Acquisition Corp with a value of $1.2 billion for the combined entity.... Read More

News / Startups

Czech camper van rental marketplace adds €2.7M to seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | May 13, 2022

Campiri says it will use the funding to enter new markets, add to its team and to purchase vehicles to sell to others that want to rent on the platform. ... Read More