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Jyrney and Blacklane partner for business travel ground transport
News / Startups
Jyrney and Blacklane partner for business travel ground transport
By Mitra Sorrells | June 5, 2024
The partnership will give Jyrney’s corporate and travel management clients access to Blacklane’s chauffer services in more than 50 countries.... Read More
Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation acquires autonomy tech company
News / Technology
Electric air taxi developer Joby Aviation acquires autonomy tech company
By D.J. Catron | June 5, 2024
The acquisition of Xwing’s autonomy division will benefit Joby Aviation’s near-term piloted operations as well as fully autonomous operations in the future.... Read More
International business travel declining amid inflation, report finds
News / Online
International business travel declining amid inflation, report finds
By D.J. Catron | June 5, 2024
HotelHub analyzed 15 million hotel bookings dating back to 2022, revealing an uncertain business travel environment driven by persistent inflationary pressures.  ... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Trustr is a private marketplace for vacation rental discovery
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Trustr is a private marketplace for vacation rental discovery
By Mileva Sapic | June 5, 2024
Launching publicly Wednesday, Trustr is a vacation rental marketplace that enables its members to make properties they own available to people they know and capitalize on recommendations for places to stay from people they trust.... Read More
U.K. regulator investigating Amex GBT acquisition of CWT
News / Distribution
U.K. regulator investigating Amex GBT acquisition of CWT
By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024
A statement from Amex GBT said the company had “voluntarily notified the CMA of the transaction for antitrust approval in the U.K.”... Read More
Accor embarks on CRS migration with Amadeus
News / Technology
Accor embarks on CRS migration with Amadeus
By Linda Fox | June 5, 2024
The goal is to have the first hotel live on the system in a year, and France-based Accor is prioritizing luxury properties in North America to migrate first.... Read More
Google’s algorithm leak and what it means for travel SEO
Opinion / Technology
Google’s algorithm leak and what it means for travel SEO
By Brennen Bliss - Propellic | June 5, 2024
The Google API documentation leak offers valuable insights for travel industry executives, highlighting the importance of strategic, comprehensive SEO practices.... Read More
India-based online travel agency Ixigo will open IPO Monday
News / Online
India-based online travel agency Ixigo will open IPO Monday
By Mitra Sorrells | June 4, 2024
The IPO includes an issuance of fresh shares worth about $14.5 million and the sale of nearly 67 million shares from existing shareholders.... Read More
How access to OTA data is democratizing short-term rental tech
Opinion / Technology
How access to OTA data is democratizing short-term rental tech
By Pierre-Camille Hamana - Hospitable | June 4, 2024
The future of the STR industry is clear: It's time for a host-centric approach that prioritizes access, innovation and fairness.... Read More
With “innovationism” as its new philosophy, Trip.com Group comes roaring back
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With “innovationism” as its new philosophy, Trip.com Group comes roaring back
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 3, 2024
At its event last week, Trip.com Group leadership outlined the company's goal to be the number one OTA for flights in five years, powered by growth driven by higher-tier members and younger generations.... Read More
European tour operator FTI files for insolvency
News / Distribution
European tour operator FTI files for insolvency
By Linda Fox | June 3, 2024
The company, one of the largest tour operators in Europe, said the FTI Touristik brand is directly affected but that insolvency filings will follow for other group companies.... Read More
Let’s create travel technology solutions to be proud of this Pride Month
Opinion / Online
Let’s create travel technology solutions to be proud of this Pride Month
By Janis Dzenis – WayAway | June 3, 2024
The technology industry has made enormous advances in innovation in just the past few years. If this June Pride Month we can promise to start using some of that innovation to fulfill the important needs of LGTBQ+ travelers, that would be something we could celebrate that has an impact all year long... Read More
5 noteworthy stats about U.K. travelers
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5 noteworthy stats about U.K. travelers
By Phocuswright Research | June 3, 2024
Phocuswright’s U.K. Consumer Travel Report 2024, based on a survey of British leisure travelers, provides a comprehensive range of data and analysis on the trip life cycle for consumers in the U.K. ... Read More
From security to cloud, 4 tech insights from hospitality execs
News / Technology
From security to cloud, 4 tech insights from hospitality execs
By Linda Fox | June 3, 2024
Executives from across the hospitality industry discuss how new and old technologies are helping and hindering the sector.... Read More
Tours and activities platform Headout acquires Dabble to build AI experiences
News / Online
Tours and activities platform Headout acquires Dabble to build AI experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | May 31, 2024
Headout said it will use Dabble’s capabilities to build “a new generation of AI-powered travel experiences for Headout users."... Read More
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