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Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: Startups going for a big buck don't always get a big win

By PhocusWire | January 7, 2022

Hopefully the days of creating fancy office environments are over, as well as other items that could be fairly described as luxuries for a new business.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Four trends shaping travel fintech in 2022

By Jean-Christophe Lacour and Damian Alonso - Amadeus | January 7, 2022

Amadeus payment executives offer thoughts on what to expect in the rapidly developing world of financial technology solutions for travel. ... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb makes change to guest profiles in Oregon to combat discrimination

By Jill Menze | January 7, 2022

Airbnb will block hosts in the state of Oregon from seeing guests’ full names in an effort to prevent racial bias.... Read More

News / Online

JetBlue launches sustainability program for corporate customers

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | January 7, 2022

JetBlue’s new Sustainable Travel Partners program is intended to help corporate customers fast-track their sustainability targets. ... Read More

News / Startups

Social media-powered Luxury Travel Hackers raises $250K via crowdfunding

By Jill Menze | January 6, 2022

Luxury Travel Hackers puts together bookable trips using influencer-produced content.... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: The intersection of politics, policy and planning

By PhocusWire | January 6, 2022

Behavioral shifts, new business models, political divides, legislation and regulations complicate destination management, creating a ripple effect throughout the travel ecosystem.... Read More

News / Startups

Spectaflow adds €1.7M for hotel operations tech

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2022

Iceland-based Spectaflow has raised a total of €2.5 million, created in 2019, including this latest funding.... Read More

News / Startups

TheUp touts hospitality super app development with £7M investment

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2022

London-based TheUp, which started as mobile phone charging business ChargeUp, before pivoting to a mobile order and pay application, ServedUp, wants to create a “super app” for hospitality.... Read More

News / Startups

Travel startup founders on the complexities of fundraising

By Mitra Sorrells | January 6, 2022

With investors showing more interest in travel, founders explain how they make decisions about fundraising.... Read More

News / Technology

Clear acquires virtual queuing tech company Whyline

By Jill Menze | January 5, 2022

Whyline’s software allows users to see live wait-times to enter a queue remotely.... Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo acquires AMIVAC in bid to expand in France

By Kevin May | January 5, 2022

AMIVAC also owns and operates the Vacances and Vacances SeLoger websites, with a particular focus on its domestic market in France as well as other having properties in other countries.... Read More

News / Technology

CellPoint Digital raises $25M to go beyond travel payments

By Linda Fox | January 5, 2022

CellPoint Digital plans to use the funds to expand into new markets including retail, gaming, crypto and digital content.... Read More

News / Online

Vrbo social ad spend outstrips Airbnb and Booking

By Linda Fox | January 5, 2022

Vrbo had 39% share of voice on paid-for social media advertizing in October and November according to BrandTotal.... Read More

News / Technology

Travala builds NFT-based travel rewards program

By Jill Menze | January 5, 2022

The “Travel Tigers” NFT collection gives users access to Travala’s Smart Diamond membership program.... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: Travel applications of decentralized digital ID

By PhocusWire | January 5, 2022

In the recent PhocusWire Pulse: Emerging Innovation online event, two experts explain how SSI and DDID will transform the travel experience. ... Read More

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