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New firm helps brands attract multicultural travelers

By Jill Menze | February 18, 2022

The Culturist Groups helps travel brands translate diversity and inclusion imperatives into measurable multicultural marketing communications strategies.... Read More

News / Online

Hotels, rentals differ in pricing strategy during pandemic

By Mitra Sorrells | February 18, 2022

Data from Transparent and Amadeus shows hotels have tried tried to boost occupancy with lower rates in 2020 and the majority of 2021 compared with 2019.... Read More

News / Online

Lavanda secures $7.25M to grow flexible rental platform

By Jill Menze | February 17, 2022

Lavanda’s flexible rental technology optimizes occupancy and revenue for residential apartment blocks.... Read More

News / Technology

AirAsia and Avolon fly off with airborne ride-sharing service

By Kevin May | February 17, 2022

The carrier has signed a deal with Avolon to lease at least 100 VX4 eVTOL aircraft, which it says will be used to provide "advanced air mobility" to passengers.... Read More

News / Online

AvantStay raises $500M to create property company subsidiary

February 17, 2022

Backing for the move comes via Saluda Grade, which led the round and is a specialist in real estate asset management.... Read More

News / Online

GoZayaan expands into Pakistan with FindMyAdventure acquisition

By Linda Fox | February 17, 2022

Until now GoZayaan has focused on aggregating hotel, bus and air content in Bangladesh... Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Jeff Bzdawka of Knowland

By Jill Menze | February 17, 2022

Jeff Bzdawka joined hotel and meetings market intelligence data platform Knowland as CEO in June 2021, following a combined 20 years at Hyatt.... Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor makes moves to spin off Viator

By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2022

In its Q4 and full-year 2021 financial report, Tripadvisor says it has filed a confidential S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to a possible initial public offering of Viator. ... Read More

News / Distribution

Alaska Airlines launches flight subscription program

By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2022

The program is the first for a major U.S.-based carrier and is created in partnership with Caravelo.... Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott direct booking share up vs. OTA channels

By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022

GDS share of bookings have taken the "biggest dip" while OTAs benefited from the increase in leisure business... Read More

News / Startups

Hertz invests in Ufodrive to build digital rental experience

By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022

The Series A investment was co-led by Certares, in partnership with Knighthead Capital Management.... Read More

News / Online

Lonely Planet acquires trip planner Elsewhere

By Kevin May | February 16, 2022

Elsewhere has a highly vetted network of local, in-destination travel partners to assist with building itineraries for users.... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb ends 2021 with 25% revenue growth over 2019

By Jill Menze | February 15, 2022

Despite the continued effects of the pandemic, Airbnb posted record Q4 numbers and said 2021 was the best year in its history.... Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre plots recovery as profits lag

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2022

Sabre expects adjusted EBITDA to exceed pre-pandemic levels only by 2025, as travel continues its slow recovery from the impact of the coronavirus.... Read More