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News / Online
GoZayaan expands into Pakistan with FindMyAdventure acquisition
By Linda Fox | February 17, 2022
Until now GoZayaan has focused on aggregating hotel, bus and air content in Bangladesh... Read More
In The Big Chair - Jeff Bzdawka of Knowland
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Jeff Bzdawka of Knowland
By Jill Menze | February 17, 2022
Jeff Bzdawka joined hotel and meetings market intelligence data platform Knowland as CEO in June 2021, following a combined 20 years at Hyatt.... Read More
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Tripadvisor makes moves to spin off Viator
By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2022
In its Q4 and full-year 2021 financial report, Tripadvisor says it has filed a confidential S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to a possible initial public offering of Viator. ... Read More
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News / Distribution
Alaska Airlines launches flight subscription program
By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2022
The program is the first for a major U.S.-based carrier and is created in partnership with Caravelo.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Marriott direct booking share up vs. OTA channels
By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022
GDS share of bookings have taken the "biggest dip" while OTAs benefited from the increase in leisure business... Read More
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News / Startups
Hertz invests in Ufodrive to build digital rental experience
By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022
The Series A investment was co-led by Certares, in partnership with Knighthead Capital Management.... Read More
Lonely Planet acquires trip planner Elsewhere
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Lonely Planet acquires trip planner Elsewhere
By Kevin May | February 16, 2022
Elsewhere has a highly vetted network of local, in-destination travel partners to assist with building itineraries for users.... Read More
Airbnb ends 2021 with 25% revenue growth over 2019
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Airbnb ends 2021 with 25% revenue growth over 2019
By Jill Menze | February 15, 2022
Despite the continued effects of the pandemic, Airbnb posted record Q4 numbers and said 2021 was the best year in its history.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Sabre plots recovery as profits lag
By Linda Fox | February 15, 2022
Sabre expects adjusted EBITDA to exceed pre-pandemic levels only by 2025, as travel continues its slow recovery from the impact of the coronavirus.... Read More
Heygo drives virtual travel forward with $20M investment
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Heygo drives virtual travel forward with $20M investment
By Linda Fox | February 15, 2022
Heygo enables users to travel from home regardless of physical, financial and environmental challenges... Read More
ANA and Joby to develop airport-city center air taxi service
News / Technology
ANA and Joby to develop airport-city center air taxi service
By Kevin May | February 15, 2022
The pair say the service could reduce transfers from Osaka station to Kansai International Airport, for example, from one hour by car to 15 minutes over 31 miles.... Read More
Hoteliers hit by labor shortage have robots in their toolbox
News / Technology
Hoteliers hit by labor shortage have robots in their toolbox
By Tovin Lapan | February 15, 2022
Confronting a protracted labor shortage, hoteliers have struggled to maintain standard operations, much less meet new demands that the pandemic has produced.... Read More
Tech-enabled employee travel can boost airlines’ bottom lines
Opinion / Technology
Tech-enabled employee travel can boost airlines’ bottom lines
By Mike Stacy - ID90 Travel | February 15, 2022
Improving non-rev booking tools for airline employees can help retain staff and increase overall traveler satisfaction.... Read More
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News / Online
Evolve nabs $100M to add vacation rental properties
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2022
Evolve manages more than 19,000 homes across North America and has now raised $235 million since it launched in 2011.... Read More
Booking.com ignites anger after customer service outsource move
News / Technology
Booking.com ignites anger after customer service outsource move
By Kevin May | February 14, 2022
The Booking Holdings-owned brand will use global customer service provider Majorel to handle its call center operations, with the exception of staff at its Manchester and Amsterdam locations.... Read More
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