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Airbnb's Brian Chesky on permanent shifts in travel and need for principles in a crisis
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Airbnb's Brian Chesky on permanent shifts in travel and need for principles in a crisis
By Linda Fox | January 18, 2021
Following its successful IPO, Airbnb is planning for a different future where travel could be far more distributed.... Read More
Cocoonr signs €1M investment round for its vacation rental platform
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Cocoonr signs €1M investment round for its vacation rental platform
By Kevin May | January 18, 2021
Backing the company in the round are George Sampeur of the B&B Hotel group and Gwenne G, among other unnamed investors.... Read More
Black U.S. travelers make decisions based on safety, representation
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Black U.S. travelers make decisions based on safety, representation
By Jill Menze | January 18, 2021
According to MMGY Global, Black U.S. travelers are more influenced by safety concerns and marketing representation than their European counterparts.... Read More
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Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce to create standards for storing, sharing vaccination records
By Mitra Sorrells | January 18, 2021
The goal is to give consumers the ability to store an encrypted copy of their immunization credential in a digital wallet of their choice, such as Apple Wallet or Google Pay.... Read More
Sounding Off: Venture capital providers are not demonstrating diversity with investments
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Sounding Off: Venture capital providers are not demonstrating diversity with investments
By PhocusWire | January 15, 2021
Perhaps a question at the top of a founder's list, when under the spotlight during a pitch, is what is the VC's history and strategy on investing in startups with Black founders.... Read More
Fetch.ai launches AI travel agents to reduce hotel booking distribution cost
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Fetch.ai launches AI travel agents to reduce hotel booking distribution cost
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2021
Fetch.ai believes its AI agents can reduce distribution costs and protect hotels from security breaches.... Read More
AirAsia calls itself an "OTA challenger" amid big digital travel ambitions
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AirAsia calls itself an "OTA challenger" amid big digital travel ambitions
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2021
AirAsia.com is drawing on its 75 million customer base, loyalty program and joining the data dots to build its OTA.... Read More
Buy-now-pay-later for travel service Affirm valued at $24B after IPO
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Buy-now-pay-later for travel service Affirm valued at $24B after IPO
By Kevin May | January 15, 2021
The company works with the likes of Expedia, Delta Vacations, Priceline, CheapOAir, Suiteness and others.... Read More
What is the digital outlook for 2021 in business travel?
Opinion / Technology
What is the digital outlook for 2021 in business travel?
By Pascal Benn - Focus Travel Partnership | January 15, 2021
A travel management company operating in Jan 2021 will be faced with a whole new set of challenges compared to both 2020 and 2019.... Read More
Trivago acquires getaway online travel agency Weekend.com
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Trivago acquires getaway online travel agency Weekend.com
By Kevin May | January 14, 2021
It is the first acquisition for Trivago since it bought TripBuddy, an AI-led personalization engine, in May 2018.... Read More
Gett completes $115M round, plans global expansion
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Gett completes $115M round, plans global expansion
By Linda Fox | January 14, 2021
Gett, which aggregates ground transport for corporates, wants to continue to roll-out the platform worldwide.... Read More
Expense management software SalesTrip raises $1.4M for U.S. expansion
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Expense management software SalesTrip raises $1.4M for U.S. expansion
By Jill Menze | January 14, 2021
London-based SalesTrip will use the funds to scale operations in the United States, continue to build out product integrations and increase demand across key markets.... Read More
Scattershot COVID rules place travel on uncertain path in 2021
Opinion / Technology
Scattershot COVID rules place travel on uncertain path in 2021
By Jeri Clausing - Travel Weekly | January 14, 2021
2021 is supposed to be the year that a COVID-19 vaccine saves travel. But if the first week was any indication, it could be a long and unpredictable road.... Read More
Kambr adds $3M in funding to accelerate airline revenue tech development
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Kambr adds $3M in funding to accelerate airline revenue tech development
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2021
The investment comes from private equity investors and aviation industry veteran Michael Scheeringa.... Read More
VIDEO: Using tech to go from overtourism to sustainable tourism
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VIDEO: Using tech to go from overtourism to sustainable tourism
By PhocusWire | January 13, 2021
Now is the time for destinations to build strategies to manage the recovery and avoid some of the problems that developed as a result of too many tourists flooding popular areas.... Read More
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