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Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
Opinion / Online
Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
By Jeffrey Katz – Journera | October 27, 2023
While the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions is inevitable, severely disappointed customers are not. Travel providers have access to the data that enables a real-time, proactive approach to helping customers manage disruptions of all types.  ... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: FinMont seeks to help airline and OTA revenues take off
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: FinMont seeks to help airline and OTA revenues take off
By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2023
FinMont helps travel merchants optimize their payment strategy by reducing the overall payment cost and increasing the acceptance rate globally.... Read More
YouTrip plots Southeast Asia expansion following $50M investment
News / Technology
YouTrip plots Southeast Asia expansion following $50M investment
By Linda Fox | October 26, 2023
The funds would go towards accelerating geographical expansion as well as product development.... Read More
Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism
News / Online
Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2023
Aaron is preparing to launch a digital directory and booking platform for historic, heritage and cultural sites around the United States.... Read More
IATA sees appetite for digital IDs in new passenger survey
News / Technology
IATA sees appetite for digital IDs in new passenger survey
By Derek Catron | October 26, 2023
IATA’s annual survey shows passengers want more speed and convenience at airports, prompting the trade association for world airlines to push for a program that uses digital IDs and biometric data.  ... Read More
How airline tech “advances” are setting back our end consumers
Opinion / Technology
How airline tech “advances” are setting back our end consumers
By Sebastien Gibergues | October 26, 2023
While airlines have smartly upgraded their retailing capabilities — but at a cost to other players in the field, including consumers.... Read More
Rail Europe, KKday join forces to promote sustainable rail travel
News / Distribution
Rail Europe, KKday join forces to promote sustainable rail travel
By Derek Catron | October 26, 2023
 Taiwan-basedKKday said it has seen a 60% increase in sales of European travel products this year over the same period in 2019.... Read More
Sabre and CellPoint Digital team up for "milestone" partnership
News / Online
Sabre and CellPoint Digital team up for "milestone" partnership
By Morgan Hines | October 25, 2023
Sabre customers will have access to Cellpoint Digital’s payment services as part of their new partnership.... Read More
How Amadeus wants airlines to transition to modern distribution
News / Distribution
How Amadeus wants airlines to transition to modern distribution
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2023
Amadeus says Nevio is its formal commitment to helping the airline industry move to modern distribution.... Read More
Tripadvisor launches new AI travel planning features
News / Online
Tripadvisor launches new AI travel planning features
By Morgan Hines | October 24, 2023
Tripadvisor is rolling out AI-generated hotel reviews for some oft-reviewed locations.... Read More
Google bringing price comparison to vacation rental searches
News / Online
Google bringing price comparison to vacation rental searches
By Derek Catron | October 24, 2023
  Users who search Google and click through to a specific property will now be able to compare costs from multiple travel sites on which the property is listed. Just don’t expect to find Airbnb or Vrbo among the listings.... Read More
Marriott-Rappi partnership goes live, signals new opportunities for customer acquisition
News / Distribution
Marriott-Rappi partnership goes live, signals new opportunities for customer acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2023
The partnership is launching in Mexico with plans to expand to Colombia in November and early next year to the other Latin America countries where Rappi operates.... Read More
InterLnkd checks out with £1M investment
News / Startups
InterLnkd checks out with £1M investment
By Linda Fox | October 24, 2023
InterLnkd provides technology that enables travel suppliers such as airlines and tour operators to earn revenue by selling fashion, beauty and other items to travelers.... Read More
Flash Pack adventure travel raises $6.2M to boost U.S. expansion
News / Startups
Flash Pack adventure travel raises $6.2M to boost U.S. expansion
By Derek Catron | October 23, 2023
Flash Pack hopes to triple its employee count in the U.S., the company’s fastest-growing market, accounting for 60% of its total trip sales.  ... Read More
Wisk completes eVTOL test flights in Los Angeles
News / Technology
Wisk completes eVTOL test flights in Los Angeles
By Linda Fox | October 23, 2023
The advanced air mobility company launched test flights at Long Beach Airport to gain experience of running the flights alongside commercial airport operations.... Read More
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