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Female Founders in Hospitality builds community of support
News / Online
Female Founders in Hospitality builds community of support
By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2024
Nina Kleaveland, creator of the group Female Founders in Hospitality, and former Expedia executive and group member Melissa Maher discuss the purpose and structure of the organization and how women can apply to become members.... Read More
How technology can help airlines meet traveler expectations
Opinion / Technology
How technology can help airlines meet traveler expectations
By Andrew Wilcock - Accelya | January 12, 2024
With the aviation industry continuing to chart its course to recovery, it's critical airlines adopt cutting-edge technology solutions to ensure their competitiveness in this evolving landscape.... Read More
Kayak sees 15X increase in aircraft filter usage following Alaska Airlines incident
News / Technology
Kayak sees 15X increase in aircraft filter usage following Alaska Airlines incident
By Morgan Hines | January 11, 2024
Travelers are exercising caution and using tools like Kayak’s aircraft filter when looking to book flights after a door plug flew off an Alaska Airlines flight.... Read More
TerraPay - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
Interview / Online
TerraPay - Launch pitch at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2024
Founded in 2014, TerraPay offers issuing, acquiring, pay-out and international money transfer capabilities to clients worldwide.... Read More
Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
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Record online direct bookings are driving innovation in hospitality, survey finds
By Morgan Hines & Derek Catron | January 11, 2024
The hotel industry is making strides when it comes to digitalization, but there's still plenty of room to grow, according to a recent report from H2c.... Read More
Dott and Tier plan joint entity forming European micromobility leader
News / Startups
Dott and Tier plan joint entity forming European micromobility leader
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2024
Subject to several conditions, the transaction bringing together micromobility businesses Dott and Tier should be completed in early March.... Read More
Travel app downloads, time spent on mobile up in 2023
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Travel app downloads, time spent on mobile up in 2023
By Mitra Sorrells | January 10, 2024
According to Data.ai's "State of Mobile 2024" report, in 2023 travel app downloads numbered just more than 3 billion – up 13% from 2.7 billion in 2022. ... Read More
Amtrav dishes data on American Airlines NDC strategy
News / Distribution
Amtrav dishes data on American Airlines NDC strategy
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2024
In April 2023, American Airlines removed many of its lowest fares from traditional distribution channels enabling only working with NDC channels to access the content.... Read More
Tripadvisor's Goldberg talks strategy, AI potential and digital marketing
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Tripadvisor's Goldberg talks strategy, AI potential and digital marketing
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2024
At The Phocuswright Conference 2023, Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg discussed the importance of the brands working together and how its generative AI initiatives are developing.... Read More
AI-powered travel content platform Lokalee raises $5.6M
News / Startups
AI-powered travel content platform Lokalee raises $5.6M
By Morgan Hines | January 9, 2024
Lokalee plans to accelerate its product development and its expansion into European markets with the new funding.... Read More
AirDNA moves into short-term rental property management arena with Uplisting acquisition
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AirDNA moves into short-term rental property management arena with Uplisting acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells | January 9, 2024
Financial terms of the acquisition are not being disclosed. Uplisting founder Vincent Breslin will remain involved as a founder and advisor.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2024 – early-bird price ends January 31
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Phocuswright Europe 2024 – early-bird price ends January 31
By Phocuswright | January 9, 2024
Led by the theme of You, Me & The Machine, Phocuswright Europe will convene the industry’s best and brightest in Barcelona, June 10-12, to share their learnings and strategize for the future.... Read More
Travel tech isn’t cheap. Falling behind may be even costlier
News / Technology
Travel tech isn’t cheap. Falling behind may be even costlier
By Derek Catron | January 9, 2024
Given the growing importance and availability of data, experts say it’s more important than ever for travel companies to be current in their technology.  ... Read More
Gray Dawes Group acquires travel management company VCK Travel
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Gray Dawes Group acquires travel management company VCK Travel
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2024
Gray Dawes Group, a U.K.-based corporate travel management specialist, has made its third acquisition in less than a year.... Read More
Operto acquires guest experiences tech provider Dack
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Operto acquires guest experiences tech provider Dack
By Linda Fox | January 8, 2024
The acquisition of Dack follows Operto's acquisition of VRScheduler in 2021 and STAYmyway in 2022.... Read More
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