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Opinion / Technology

Be optimistic - never complacent - about climate change

By Nora Lovell Marchant - Amex GBT | June 10, 2022

Technologies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions exist today. Travel needs to invest.... Read More

News / Technology

Delta trials customized flight display at Detroit Metro Airport

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | June 10, 2022

The Parallel Reality technology will allow up to 100 flyers to simultaneously see flight information tailored to their unique itinerary on a single screen.... Read More

News / Startups

SkySquad secures $1M to help travelers navigate the airport

By Jill Menze | June 10, 2022

Through the SkySquad platform, travelers can book an airport assistant to help them get from car door to gate.... Read More

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News / Technology

Cyberattacks up for travel companies, consumers

By Mitra Sorrells | June 9, 2022

As more consumers return to travel, cyber criminals are also upping their activity. ... Read More

News / Technology

Minieye tops up Series D for autonomous driving tech

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022

Minieye brings its Series D round to a close with $120 million to invest in its autonomous driving technology.... Read More

News / Technology

Travel industry sees marketing potential in web3

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022

Travel marketers are keen to explore technologies such as the metaverse, AI and NFTs.... Read More

News / Online

Travel advertisers ramp up spend as demand recovers

By Jill Menze | June 9, 2022

According to a new report, travel ad spend in the U.S. has already reached nearly $623 million in 2022.... Read More

News / Distribution

Business travel programs fail to consider LGBTQ+ travelers

By Linda Fox | June 8, 2022

A poll by the Business Travel Show Europe reveals LGBTQ+ travelers are the least well provided for in travel programs.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Overcoming the complexities of multimodal travel

By PhocusWire | June 8, 2022

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Omio’s Naren Shaam explains the opportunities and challenges in digitizing ground transportation.... Read More

News / Startups

Global rail distributor Save A Train gains strategic investment

By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2022

Save A Train provides rail content to B2B partners and says it currently has contracts with seven of the top 10 travel companies in the world.... Read More

News / Online

Altido continues growth with two acquisitions

By Jill Menze | June 8, 2022

The European property management company has acquired Flatty and A & A Apartments & Boats.... Read More

News / Online

Hopper extends trip protection to third-party bookings

By Linda Fox | June 7, 2022

With Hopper's Standalone Trip Protection, travelers can purchase insurance via Hopper's app for flights booked elsewhere.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Basubu is a marketplace for wellness travel

By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2022

Basubu launched in September 2021 after its founders say they noticed increased demand for travel built around wellness experiences, such as yoga, meditation, painting, cooking, hiking and more. ... Read More

Opinion / Online

A tactical approach to a cookieless travel campaign

By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | June 7, 2022

By collecting the right first-party data and using it alongside the right tools and tactics, hotel marketers can deliver relevant, third-party cookie-free ads that boost direct bookings.... Read More