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Delta launching facial-recognition program for PreCheck members
News / Technology
Delta launching facial-recognition program for PreCheck members
By Michael Baker | October 12, 2021
The program enables travelers to get through security and other checkpoints via a camera and facial-recognition technology in lieu of physical identification and boarding passes.... Read More
Lola team finds home at Capital One
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Lola team finds home at Capital One
By Linda Fox | October 11, 2021
Lola's management say credit card and membership service Capital One is the "ideal place to continue the journey."... Read More
VIDEO: The state of short-term rental startups
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VIDEO: The state of short-term rental startups
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2021
What has COVID-19 done to the scene? Are opportunities still there for newbies to consider, and will investments continue to roll in?... Read More
Women leaders experience burnout, work unrecognized
News / Technology
Women leaders experience burnout, work unrecognized
By Jill Menze | October 11, 2021
According to McKinsey and LeanIn.org’s Women in the Workplace 2021 study, women leaders in corporate America are not being formally recognized for their work around diversity, equity and inclusion.... Read More
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News / Startups
Airalo raises $5.4M for digital SIM marketplace
By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2021
Airalo plans to increase its global coverage and in-app services, add to its teams and further develop partnerships with telecom and travel companies.  ... Read More
Sounding Off: Everything Airbnb does becomes mainstream
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Sounding Off: Everything Airbnb does becomes mainstream
By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021
In bringing alternative experiences into the mainstream, Airbnb has seamlessly made them accessible to all - a concept that the fragmented tours and activities industry has grappled with for years.... Read More
WATCH: Digital travel revenues look upward as recovery begins
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WATCH: Digital travel revenues look upward as recovery begins
By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021
It's not a full-blown recovery across the industry just yet - but the uptick in revenues in the second quarter for publicly listed digital travel providers was substantial.... Read More
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News / Startups
Car rental delivery platform Kyte raises $30M for expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2021
Kyte will use the funding to expand across the United States and internationally and to continue developing capabilities to enable delivery of teleoperated and autonomous vehicles.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
How digital-first can address hospitality labor shortages
By Lisa Barker - IBS Software | October 8, 2021
Technology has the potential to reduce persistent staffing pressures while simultaneously improving the guest experience.... Read More
VIDEO: RVs as the niche opportunity in alternative accommodation
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VIDEO: RVs as the niche opportunity in alternative accommodation
By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021
Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, RVShare vice president of product Melissa Fortenberry discusses the surge in interest in the peer-to-peer RV rental service.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Hotel Engine to offer Sonder inventory to business travelers
By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | October 7, 2021
Hotel Engine has added short-term rental provider Sonder's inventory to its offerings.... Read More
VIDEO: Change is everywhere in alternative accommodation
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VIDEO: Change is everywhere in alternative accommodation
By PhocusWire | October 7, 2021
Not only is the sector now a mainstream form of accommodation but it has proven to be one that is at center of fundamental discussions around what is hospitality.... Read More
Trainline integrates into Google Maps for rail ticketing
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Trainline integrates into Google Maps for rail ticketing
By Jill Menze | October 7, 2021
Trainline says it is the first train booking platform to be integrated into the Google Maps app on Android devices.... Read More
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News / Technology
AirAsia to require vaccine, check-in via app only
By Mitra Sorrells | October 7, 2021
Along with a vaccine requirement, the low-cost carrier is now requiring passengers to check in via the AirAsia Super App.... Read More
Airbnb’s limited foray into experiences helps everyone else
Opinion / Distribution
Airbnb’s limited foray into experiences helps everyone else
By Yiannis Maglaras - Ticknovate | October 6, 2021
Airbnb may have given the industry the jolt it needed to compete in today’s market, with new platforms and sales channels, but field is wide open for other travel businesses to take advantage... Read More
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