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Touchless tech: COVID has accelerated the digital evolution in tours and activities
News / Technology
Touchless tech: COVID has accelerated the digital evolution in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2020
How the tours and activities sector is evolving to a touchless future.... Read More
Booking.com to axe hotel tools on BookingSuite
News / Technology
Booking.com to axe hotel tools on BookingSuite
By Kevin May | October 14, 2020
The OTA is turning off its BookingSuite array of tools and services for accommodation providers.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Skyscanner, Expedia, Hopper on need for transparency in travel retailing
By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2020
At an ATPCO virtual event, product managers from the three companies shared how they are adapting to the new needs of customers.... Read More
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News / Technology
Cover Genius raises $12M as COVID accelerates need for insurance tech
By Jill Menze | October 14, 2020
King River Capital led the round, which will help the insurance technology specialist expand its product suite and partner network.... Read More
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News / Technology
Operto appoints Steven Davis as CEO, Michael Driedger goes back to eco roots
By Kevin May | October 13, 2020
Davis joins from Slalom Capital, a finance house that he ran and co-founded from October 2018, with outgoing boss Michael Driedger leaving to refocus on his original eco-friendly building company.... Read More
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News / Startups
American Express GBT acquires 30SecondsToFly to boost corporate traveler experience
By Linda Fox | October 13, 2020
American Express GBT says the acquisition of 30SecondsToFly will enable it to offer more self-service options to travelers.... Read More
VIDEO: Understanding a new world for tours in travel
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VIDEO: Understanding a new world for tours in travel
By Kevin May | October 13, 2020
Will tour operators be left behind or find a new purpose? And will the world of connected local tours and activities revive completely? Brands operating in this space are trying their best to figure things out, week by week.... Read More
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VIDEO: Travelers fear catching virus, losing money amid COVID pandemic
By Mitra Sorrells | October 13, 2020
At least two-thirds of respondents say they worry they may contract COVID-19 during travel or while in a destination.... Read More
Via acquires Fleetonomy, expands into logistics and delivery
News / Technology
Via acquires Fleetonomy, expands into logistics and delivery
By Jill Menze | October 12, 2020
Car-share service Via has acquired fleet-management software provider Fleetonomy in a bid to expand its footprint into logistics and delivery.... Read More
Thayer Ventures creates offshoot to raise $175M via an IPO
News / Startups
Thayer Ventures creates offshoot to raise $175M via an IPO
By Kevin May | October 12, 2020
The IPO move for the subsidiary will give it the opportunity to merge or acquire businesses that would benefit from access to the public markets.... Read More
Treebo Hotels raises $6M to boost its SaaS business
News / Technology
Treebo Hotels raises $6M to boost its SaaS business
By Linda Fox | October 12, 2020
    Existing investors Matrix Partners India, SAIF Partners, Bertelsmann India Investments and Ward Ferry Management made up the latest cash injection in the budget hotel platform.... Read More
10 learnings from 10 months of seismic changes in the travel industry
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10 learnings from 10 months of seismic changes in the travel industry
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | October 12, 2020
Travel industry executives give their views on recovery in the travel industry at WebInTravel's TravelZero.0 event.... Read More
Imagine there’s no COVID-19 slamming the travel industry - it isn’t hard to do
Opinion / Technology
Imagine there’s no COVID-19 slamming the travel industry - it isn’t hard to do
By Gavin Smith - Element | October 12, 2020
There are four key areas to focus on as the travel industry navigates its way through this mid-pandemic period: revenue, organization, operations and technology.... Read More
Sounding Off: Sustainability efforts in travel can't be all talk, little action
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Sustainability efforts in travel can't be all talk, little action
By PhocusWire | October 9, 2020
Sustainability needs to remain firmly on the corporate agenda and travelers must vote with their wallets, supporting those with solid green strategies.... Read More
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News / Technology
Airlines begin trialing “CommonPass” digital health passport
By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2020
United Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airlines are testing a new app that stores and verifies a traveler’s COVID-19 test status.... Read More
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