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Constellation Software invests in hotel-travel marketplace
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Constellation Software invests in hotel-travel marketplace
By Derek Catron | April 21, 2023
Roibos' platform offers transparent and direct connectivity between hoteliers and travel operators. The undisclosed investment will enable Roibos to accelerate its growth and expand its global presence.      ... Read More
Expedia Group streaming platform: Book what you watch
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Expedia Group streaming platform: Book what you watch
By Mitra Sorrells | April 20, 2023
The new interactive platform is launching with Brand USA as its partner, showcasing videos about trips across the United States targeted to travelers from Canada.... Read More
Sustainable travel awareness grows but will action follow?
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Sustainable travel awareness grows but will action follow?
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2023
Thrust Carbon has just extended its partnership with CWT and is now providing the travel management company with a carbon calculator for meetings and events.... Read More
Bob W enters German market with acquisition of Charly Hospitality
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Bob W enters German market with acquisition of Charly Hospitality
By Kathryn Walson | April 20, 2023
The Helsinki-based company said it expects to operate more than 40 properties across Europe by the end of 2023. The company currently operates 27 apartment hotel and co-living properties.... Read More
Air Canada launches diverse NDC approach to distribution
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Air Canada launches diverse NDC approach to distribution
By Linda Fox | April 19, 2023
The airline's new distribution strategy will enable travel agents to access Air Canada inventory in a number of ways, including building their own connections, partnering with third-party technology providers, using the airline’s Connex portal or via global distribution systems.... Read More
Travelport tech chief talks moving the needle on NDC
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Travelport tech chief talks moving the needle on NDC
By Linda Fox | April 19, 2023
Tom Kershaw, chief product and technology officer at Travelport, talks about the current state of NDC, real progress in 2023 and moving the needle on adoption.... Read More
Spot2Nite RV platform lands $3M to fuel expansion
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Spot2Nite RV platform lands $3M to fuel expansion
By Kathryn Walson | April 19, 2023
The Louisiana-based company was founded in 2019 by a family of avid RVers to “end the time-consuming … single-source booking routine prevalent throughout the campground community.”... Read More
Yonder raises £62.5 million, eyes expansion beyond London
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Yonder raises £62.5 million, eyes expansion beyond London
By Derek Catron | April 19, 2023
The credit card company is geared toward young users and those who want to redeem points they earn through purchases for experiences like dinners out or event tickets.  ... Read More
chatgpt laptop
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ChatGPT: A chatty dozen of travel tools and services
By Derek Catron | April 18, 2023
Travel companies are using ChatGPT for everything from personalized itinerary recommendations to social media marketing and 24/7 customer support.  ... Read More
Worldline tests metaverse as new channel for hotel sales
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Worldline tests metaverse as new channel for hotel sales
By Mitra Sorrells | April 18, 2023
Worldline has created a virtual “shopping mall” in Decentraland, and a luxury hotel in Switzerland is the first of its travel merchants to create a storefront.... Read More
Your.Rentals raises €2.15M to enhance vacation rental platform
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Your.Rentals raises €2.15M to enhance vacation rental platform
By Kathryn Walson | April 18, 2023
The startup plans to use the funds to expand its team and “accelerate the development of its all-in-one solution for small property managers, agencies and hosts.” ... Read More
Zeus Scooters expands reach through acquisition of Zipp Mobility
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Zeus Scooters expands reach through acquisition of Zipp Mobility
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2023
The acquisition provides Zeus with further reach in the United Kingdom and Ireland markets.... Read More
sustainable travel
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Consumers see costs as barrier to sustainable travel
By Kathryn Walson | April 17, 2023
While several travel organizations and brands say they are trying to help people choose greener travel, challenges include cost and helping consumers identify more sustainable options.... Read More
Peakwork acquired by Constellation Software
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Peakwork acquired by Constellation Software
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2023
Germany-based Peakwork joins Constellation’s Vela Software division, one of six that focus on travel, aviation and other sectors.... Read More
Airbnb Experiences
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Airbnb pauses new Experiences after predicting growth
By Kathryn Walson | April 17, 2023
The pause comes a year after CEO Brian Chesky called Airbnb Experiences a “massive, massive opportunity” and a “big area of investment in the coming years.” ... Read More
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