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Opinion / Technology

How digital payments can help travel rebound

By Jeni Mundy - Visa | June 22, 2022

Digital innovation in payments can give travel companies an advantage in this highly competitive market.... Read More

News / Distribution

WebBeds' Sun on rate parity, credit and distribution shifts

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 22, 2022

Global bedbank WebBeds is seeing strong recovery in both traditional and online channels.... Read More

News / Technology

What Apple’s BNPL offering means for travel

By Jill Menze | June 22, 2022

Apple may be a major player entering the buy-now-pay-later field, but specialists in travel may have an advantage.... Read More

News / Startups

EasyGuide lands £1M for TV advertising push

By Linda Fox | June 21, 2022

EasyGuide is a standalone entity offering tours and activities under the “easy” family of companies.... Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Marcus Rader of Hostaway

By Linda Fox | June 21, 2022

Marcus Rader has been steering Hostaway, a specialist in vacation rental property and channel management, since 2016.... Read More

News / Online

Omio raises $80M to fuel global expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | June 21, 2022

Omio says a surge in travel demand has boosted its booking to more than 140% above 2019 levels. ... Read More

News / Technology

Cryptocurrency platform Binance partners with Splyt for rides and experiences

By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2022

Binance is integrating ride-hailing and experiences from Splyt so users can book and pay with cryptocurrency.... Read More

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Amex GBT, Shell team up for blockchain-based SAF program

By Rob Gill - BTN | June 20, 2022

Amex GBT, Shell and Accenture have launched Avelia, a "book-and-claim" platform for sourcing sustainable aviation fuel.... Read More

News / Online

The evolution of digital advertising for travel

By Phocuswright Research | June 17, 2022

The digital advertising space for travel is in the midst of major changes, with bigger disruption around the corner.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: TripStax brings its data core to corporate travel

By Linda Fox | June 17, 2022

TripStax is targeting small- to medium-size TMCs with its technology platform, which offers booking, traveler profile and back-office services.... Read More

News / Online

Travel experience remains challenging for LGBTQ+ consumers

By Jill Menze | June 17, 2022

According to a new Booking.com study, travelers want more tailored recommendations from travel brands.... Read More

News / Distribution

Mondee talks SPACs, gig economy and Gen Z

By Linda Fox | June 16, 2022

PhocusWire talks to Mondee's CEO and COO about its imminent public debut and vision for the company.... Read More

News / Online

WTTC offers destinations guidelines to boost resilience against future shocks

By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2022

The World Travel and Tourism Council's latest report explains the link between short-term resilience and long-term sustainability. ... Read More

News / Technology

Insured Nomads buys travel shopping Chrome app Peanut

By Jill Menze | June 16, 2022

Peanut is a free Google Chrome extension that provides real-time information on COVID requirements, flight delays and more.... Read More

News / Startups

Distribusion raises €30M to expand ground transportation platform

By Linda Fox | June 15, 2022

Distribusion wants to expand its B2B marketplace beyond its current presence in Europe and Latin America.... Read More

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