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Opinion / Technology

How does travel heal itself?

By Raj Singh - JetBlue Technology Ventures | January 22, 2021

Four trends are poised to redefine the industry in the coming year - and emerging technology has a tremendous opportunity to transform this new travel experience.... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: You don't have to always bet on business

By PhocusWire | January 22, 2021

The spirit of principled behavior that was demonstrated so well and effectively at times during 2020 should be something for the travel sector to build on.... Read More

News / Distribution

Hopper connects with Lufthansa Group as first NDC partner

By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2021

The partnership gives Hopper access to the airlines’ branded fares, bundles, ancillary product offerings and “Continuous Pricing” price offers. ... Read More

News / Startups

Co-living startup Gravity raises $1.4M to expand internationally

By Jill Menze | January 22, 2021

The London-based company says it has experienced a period of high growth despite the pandemic.... Read More

News / Online

Skyscanner appoints Travix boss John Mangelaars as CEO

By Kevin May | January 22, 2021

He replaces Moshe Rafiah, who was brought in to oversee operations following the departure of CEO Bryan Dove.... Read More

News / Online

American Express GBT acquires Ovation Travel Group

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021

The purchase includes all Ovation Travel Group brands, which will remain in place. ... Read More

News / Online

TripActions snags additional $155M, valuation now $5B

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2021

TripActions CEO Ariel Cohen says investors came to him toward the end of 2020 due to the company’s “execution in terms of taking market share.” ... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Four trends that could define the future of sightseeing and experiences

By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | January 21, 2021

What were the key moments in 2020 in tours and activities, beyond the complete destruction of our collective livelihoods caused by COVID?... Read More

News / Online

Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2021

Maps.me plans to bring decentralized finance for travel purchases to its users following the new funding round.... Read More

News / Technology

Microsoft bets on autonomous vehicle tech with investment in GM's Cruise

By Jill Menze | January 21, 2021

Microsoft is backing a $2 billion funding round for General Motors’ driverless car unit Cruise as part of a long-term strategic relationship.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: The Hospitality Gig aims to provide a talent pool of flexible workers to the industry

By Linda Fox | January 20, 2021

The startup is looking to connect people looking for flexible work, job shares or fractional roles across all disciplines in hospitality with companies needing to fill those roles.... Read More

News / Online

Once upon a time, a cruise ship left the harbor... 366 days in the life of the travel industry

By Mitra Sorrells / Linda Fox | January 20, 2021

As we mark the one-year milestone of COVID's first impact on the travel industry, we review how key sectors have fared and what is one the horizon.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Hilton on an evolving digital environment for accommodation

By PhocusWire | January 20, 2021

With leisure travel stalled, meetings and events cancelled and short-term rentals taking the spotlight, hotel leaders are in the hot seat.... Read More

News / Distribution

WEBINAR REPLAY! How to shape your 2021 revenue strategy with forward-looking data

By PhocusWire | January 19, 2021

We'll show you how you can leverage forward-looking data to get ahead of the competition, align your commercial teams and better anticipate changing consumer behavior.... Read More