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The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
News / Technology
The state of airport passenger processing and seamless journeys
By Marisa Garcia | November 20, 2024
Digital ID and biometrics are the key drivers to a seamless experience for passengers to move smoothly through the airport.... Read More
The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping
News / Technology
The roots of traveler frustration and how technology is helping
By Mileva Sapic | November 19, 2024
A survey from Amadeus uncovered areas of friction for travelers as well as the technology that is alleviating some of the stress.... Read More
How the latest consumer trends play out in travel
News / Technology
How the latest consumer trends play out in travel
By Linda Fox | November 19, 2024
Consumer trends reveal the desire for help with filtering the volumes of information as well as mixed sentiment around artificial intelligence.... Read More
MakeMyTrip acquires expense management tool
News / Online
MakeMyTrip acquires expense management tool
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2024
The acquisition of Happay expense platform underscores MakeMyTrip’s intention to offer a total solution for corporate travel and expense management.... Read More
AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution
News / Startups
AI trip planner Mindtrip adds B2B solution
By Morgan Hines | November 18, 2024
The new solution is launching with capabilities for tourism boards and destination marketing organizations, to help them offer personalized content for travelers.... Read More
The next four years look bright for travel technology
Opinion / Online
The next four years look bright for travel technology
By Laura Chadwick, Travel Tech Association | November 18, 2024
Travel Technology Association president and CEO Laura Chadwick says the industry has an excellent opportunity to shape and benefit from the Trump Administration’s pro-innovation policies.... Read More
OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions
News / Online
OpenAirlines secures €45M to accelerate eco-flying solutions
By Mileva Sapic | November 16, 2024
OpenAirlines has secured new funding to advance sustainable aviation technology and support the industry’s decarbonization efforts globally.... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
News / Technology
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: SITA, Sabre, Klarna
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in PhocusWire's weekly roundup.... Read More
Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry
Opinion / Online
Actions, not words, will make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry
By Bob Garner - EnviroRental | November 15, 2024
As COP29 draws to a close, Bob Garner, founder of EnviroRental, discusses the importance of taking action to make sustainability work for the short-term rental industry.... Read More
Rappi Travel adds experiences vertical with Civitatis partnership
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Rappi Travel adds experiences vertical with Civitatis partnership
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2024
Rappi Travel already offers hotels, packages, flights and car rentals and with the addition of experiences from Civitatis, it is aiming to provide a “complete travel solution.”... Read More
Tourlane lands €25M investment for further expansion and tech development
News / Online
Tourlane lands €25M investment for further expansion and tech development
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2024
Germany-based Tourlane plans to put the funding towards further technology development and expanding its reach.... Read More
Skycanner's CEO on the company's strategy for evolution and expansion
News / Online
Skycanner's CEO on the company's strategy for evolution and expansion
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2024
During WiT Singapore, Skyscanner CEO John Mangelaars discussed the company's expansion into India, touched on new verticals and provided an update on artificial intelligence initiatives.... Read More
Why is it so hard for female founders to land venture capital?
News / Startups
Why is it so hard for female founders to land venture capital?
By Morgan Hines | November 14, 2024
The percentage of companies founded by women in the United States made up just 6.4% of venture capital deals in 2024 and 2% of venture capital money.... Read More
Booking.com says it is now in compliance with EU's DMA
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Booking.com says it is now in compliance with EU's DMA
By Morgan Hines | November 13, 2024
The company said the compliance update is the result after “months” of back and forth with the European Commission as well as other stakeholders.... Read More
Is technology improving airline customer service?
News / Technology
Is technology improving airline customer service?
By Mark Frary | November 13, 2024
The need for technology in customer service is on the rise after the pandemic, but for now hybrid human-and-tech solutions seems to be most effective.... Read More
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