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News / Technology

Skyscanner pinpoints unserved routes for airlines via traveler intent tech

By Linda Fox | January 19, 2021

Skyscanner is providing airlines with up-to-date information on traveler searches to uncover new opportunities.... Read More

News / Startups

Mobility startup Meep hitches a ride with €4M round

By Kevin May | January 19, 2021

The Series A funding round comes just over a year since a €1.5 million seed round into the mobility app and white label platform.... Read More

News / Online

Pana snags $3.5M investment to develop new travel manager tools

By Kevin May | January 19, 2021

The round of £3.6 million was led by RTP Ventures and included participation from investors Matt Ziskie and Dave Ambrose.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Why Bill Gates is wrong and business travel won’t die in 2021

By Steve Black - Topia | January 19, 2021

The co-founder of Topia, which provides visibility into employee location and business travel, argues Bill Gates’ recent prediction about business travel should be examined closely. ... Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb's Brian Chesky on permanent shifts in travel and need for principles in a crisis

By Linda Fox | January 18, 2021

Following its successful IPO, Airbnb is planning for a different future where travel could be far more distributed.... Read More

News / Online

Cocoonr signs €1M investment round for its vacation rental platform

By Kevin May | January 18, 2021

Backing the company in the round are George Sampeur of the B&B Hotel group and Gwenne G, among other unnamed investors.... Read More

News / Online

Black U.S. travelers make decisions based on safety, representation

By Jill Menze | January 18, 2021

According to MMGY Global, Black U.S. travelers are more influenced by safety concerns and marketing representation than their European counterparts.... Read More

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News / Online

Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce to create standards for storing, sharing vaccination records

By Mitra Sorrells | January 18, 2021

The goal is to give consumers the ability to store an encrypted copy of their immunization credential in a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay.... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Venture capital providers are not demonstrating diversity with investments

By PhocusWire | January 15, 2021

Perhaps a question at the top of a founder's list, when under the spotlight during a pitch, is what is the VC's history and strategy on investing in startups with Black founders.... Read More