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MakeMyTrip makes gains across air ticketing, hotels as travel demand remains high
News / Online
MakeMyTrip makes gains across air ticketing, hotels as travel demand remains high
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2023
The Gurugram, India-based business attributed its revenue gains for the quarter to elevated travel demand.... Read More
Could company-paid leisure travel be a new distribution channel?
Opinion / Distribution
Could company-paid leisure travel be a new distribution channel?
By Emilie Dumont – Digitrips | October 31, 2023
Some corporations now incentivize employees by paying for holidays – could this trend could be a new B2B2C sales channel for the travel industry?... Read More
Aviation executives talk balancing data advances with technical debt
News / Technology
Aviation executives talk balancing data advances with technical debt
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2023
Airlines rely on data throughout the organization, but challenges around technical silos and legacy systems persist and carriers are cautious of the hype of AI.... Read More
Launch innovators at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
News / Technology
Launch innovators at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2023
Eleven companies will take the stage for the Launch event at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
Unexpected takeaways from global aviation events in 2023
Opinion / Technology
Unexpected takeaways from global aviation events in 2023
By Matthew Walker - Plan3 | October 30, 2023
Three surprising themes at the World Aviation Festival: a return to technology basics, staff shortages and making travel human again.... Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups for 2022
News / Startups
Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups for 2022
By Morgan Hines | October 30, 2023
Thrust Carbon, Wheel the World, Road.travel, Vacayou, Onfly and Data Duopoly share challenges, priorities and advice for other founders. ... Read More
SEO Travel sets up accelerator for SME businesses
News / Startups
SEO Travel sets up accelerator for SME businesses
By Linda Fox | October 27, 2023
The eight-week Travel Growth Accelerator program is looking to recruit 10 small- to medium-sized businesses.... Read More
Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
Opinion / Online
Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
By Jeffrey Katz – Journera | October 27, 2023
While the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions is inevitable, severely disappointed customers are not. Travel providers have access to the data that enables a real-time, proactive approach to helping customers manage disruptions of all types.  ... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: FinMont seeks to help airline and OTA revenues take off
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: FinMont seeks to help airline and OTA revenues take off
By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2023
FinMont helps travel merchants optimize their payment strategy by reducing the overall payment cost and increasing the acceptance rate globally.... Read More
YouTrip plots Southeast Asia expansion following $50M investment
News / Technology
YouTrip plots Southeast Asia expansion following $50M investment
By Linda Fox | October 26, 2023
The funds would go towards accelerating geographical expansion as well as product development.... Read More
Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism
News / Online
Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2023
Aaron is preparing to launch a digital directory and booking platform for historic, heritage and cultural sites around the United States.... Read More
IATA sees appetite for digital IDs in new passenger survey
News / Technology
IATA sees appetite for digital IDs in new passenger survey
By Derek Catron | October 26, 2023
IATA’s annual survey shows passengers want more speed and convenience at airports, prompting the trade association for world airlines to push for a program that uses digital IDs and biometric data.  ... Read More
How airline tech “advances” are setting back our end consumers
Opinion / Technology
How airline tech “advances” are setting back our end consumers
By Sebastien Gibergues | October 26, 2023
While airlines have smartly upgraded their retailing capabilities — but at a cost to other players in the field, including consumers.... Read More
Rail Europe, KKday join forces to promote sustainable rail travel
News / Distribution
Rail Europe, KKday join forces to promote sustainable rail travel
By Derek Catron | October 26, 2023
 Taiwan-basedKKday said it has seen a 60% increase in sales of European travel products this year over the same period in 2019.... Read More
Sabre and CellPoint Digital team up for "milestone" partnership
News / Online
Sabre and CellPoint Digital team up for "milestone" partnership
By Morgan Hines | October 25, 2023
Sabre customers will have access to Cellpoint Digital’s payment services as part of their new partnership.... Read More
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