TripAdmit, which automates tipping and trip review collection for tour operators, plans to expand its footprint across North America and Europe.... Read More

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The travel industry historically struggles with emerging trends and technologies, and the topic of payments is no exception. ... Read More

Chesky referenced Apple and Amazon’s trajectory - what if Apple never launched the iPod, or Amazon never sold more than books? - to explain why he believes Airbnb should offer much more than a place to stay.... Read More

Robert Rosenstein said that while smaller companies can be faster and more nimble, the fact is the biggest benefit of AI right now to increase productivity and cut staff plays to the big companies.... Read More

The company plans to use the funding to support product development, including the launch of flight and rental car bookings on its platform in October.  ... Read More

Hotel loyalty programs have traditionally been focused on room nights as the primary redemption offering, but Marriott CEO Anthony Capuano believes Bonvoy can go far beyond traditional expectations.... Read More

Mindtrip will use the investment to scale operations as it rolls out of a series of collaborative trip planning features for groups.... Read More

The investment was led by Nyca Partners and Citi Ventures with Samsung Next, RiverPark Ventures, Meta executives, the co-founder of ITA Software (Google Flights), Thayer Ventures and PAR Capital Ventures also participating.  ... Read More

Flyr has integrated artificial intelligence with a modular design that’s meant to be flexible to give airlines the option to build a retail marketplace that’s seamless and personalized.... Read More

Travel tech startup, Turneo, plans to further expand its global footprint and enable more hotels to offer in-destination activities to guests with the investment led by Bessemer Venture Partners.... Read More

Travel leaders share their take on recent comments from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky about the management style he believes is most effective.  ... Read More

Smartvel's acquisition of Avuxi strengthens its existing position in the market and enables it to widen its offering.... Read More

The move will help the company streamline operations and manage data as well as provide an improved experience for guests.... Read More

The company is launching its revenue management technology Dynamic Revenue Plus in Australia and New Zealand and plans to offer the technology globally next year.... Read More