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Kakao Mobility lands $200M investment, looks to growth
News / Distribution
Kakao Mobility lands $200M investment, looks to growth
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2021
Kakao Mobility plans to lean on Carlyle's industry knowledge to speed up its growth strategy.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Emirates to roll out GDS fees as it moves sellers toward an NDC solution
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | February 23, 2021
Emirates' GDS surcharge of between $14 and $25 per ticket will begin July 1.... Read More
Travel brands need to recognize Black travelers all year long - not just during Black History Month
Opinion / Online
Travel brands need to recognize Black travelers all year long - not just during Black History Month
By Greg DeShields - Tourism Diversity Matters | February 23, 2021
To authentically connect and build trust, travel brands must continually identify and engage with genuine opportunities to connect with the Black community.... Read More
Marriott on marketing initiatives and the summer rebound
News / Distribution
Marriott on marketing initiatives and the summer rebound
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | February 22, 2021
Julius Robinson, chief sales and marketing officer at Marriott International, highlights the messages that are resonating with customers.... Read More
The vital, the obvious and the hopeful: Tech trends to watch in travel
News / Technology
The vital, the obvious and the hopeful: Tech trends to watch in travel
By Kevin May | February 22, 2021
We list some of the trends noted by a recent CBInsights report and how they might strike a chord with the industry's strategies to move forward in 2021.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Local Purse offers live video shopping for travelers
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Local Purse offers live video shopping for travelers
By Jill Menze | February 22, 2021
Local Purse connects travelers with experienced local guides for live video cultural shopping experiences.... Read More
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News / Online
Investment in digital channels a priority for airlines, OTAs
By Mitra Sorrells | February 22, 2021
Trustly asked leaders from European OTAs and airlines about the strategies they intend to use to improve their relationship with travelers.... Read More
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Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Bitcoin needs to move on from its exclusive aura
By PhocusWire | February 19, 2021
The cryptocurrency world's biggest fans are often the digital world's most divisive figures (such as Elon Musk) or come across - mostly because of their tactics - as pushy nerds, hell-bent on some kind of "REVOLUTION!" in everything.... Read More
RocketRez raises $6.6M for tours and attractions tech platform
News / Technology
RocketRez raises $6.6M for tours and attractions tech platform
By Kevin May | February 19, 2021
The Series A investment of $6.6 million is made up of $5 million from Blueprint and the rest in revenue-based financing from TIMIA.... Read More
Why Expedia Group used a hackathon to spotlight diversity and inclusion
News / Technology
Why Expedia Group used a hackathon to spotlight diversity and inclusion
By Jill Menze | February 19, 2021
Expedia Group employees used data and logic to drive proactive and practical action around diversity and inclusion.... Read More
Room for improvement - diversity in the hospitality boardroom
News / Distribution
Room for improvement - diversity in the hospitality boardroom
By Linda Fox | February 19, 2021
A new report says about a third of publicly listed hospitality companies have just one or no women in board of director positions.... Read More
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News / Startups
Jet-lag app creator Uplift Ventures closes $500K angel round
By Mitra Sorrells | February 19, 2021
Uplift Venture says it will use the money to develop the app and also a new solution for night shift workers.... Read More
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News / Online
Tripadvisor revenue down 61% in 2020, subscription product a focus for 2021
By Mitra Sorrells | February 18, 2021
Tripadvisor says it is continuing to roll out the Tripadvisor Plus subscription service in the United States in the first half of 2021, with plans to grow to other English-speaking markets after that.... Read More
Marriott posts $164M loss following “most challenging year in 93-year history”
News / Distribution
Marriott posts $164M loss following “most challenging year in 93-year history”
By Jill Menze | February 18, 2021
Marriott's fourth quarter 2020 results come days after the unexpected passing of CEO Arne Sorenson.... Read More
Questo unlocks $1.5M in funding, targets tours in more U.S. cities
News / Startups
Questo unlocks $1.5M in funding, targets tours in more U.S. cities
By Linda Fox | February 18, 2021
Questo is aiming for 200 cities by the end of 2021, growing from over 100 where it currently has games available.... Read More
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