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Viva Air partners with Dohop for flight connections platform
News / Distribution
Viva Air partners with Dohop for flight connections platform
By Jill Menze | October 28, 2022
Called Viva Mundo, the platform enables passengers to purchase multi-leg trips across airlines to reach destinations in the Americas not directly served by Viva Air.... Read More
How can the travel experience be improved for disabled travelers?
News / Online
How can the travel experience be improved for disabled travelers?
By Rebecca Tobin - Travel Weekly | October 28, 2022
From mapping out the number of stairs on a guided tour to communicating information to disabled travelers - Travel Weekly's Folo podcast tackles what makes travel truly accessible.... Read More
My Method... How a CRM system helped Panache Cruises launch
News / Technology
My Method... How a CRM system helped Panache Cruises launch
By James Cole - Panache Cruises | October 27, 2022
Panache Cruises adopted a CRM system from TProfile that helped it launch on time with a slick and appealing customer service provision.... Read More
In The Big Chair - Graham Turner of Flight Centre Travel Group
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Graham Turner of Flight Centre Travel Group
By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2022
Graham Turner is CEO of Flight Centre Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers, with company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries.... Read More
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News / Online
British Airways, Amadeus push sustainability efforts
By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2022
British Airways is working Chooose to provide more detailed information to travelers about the climate impacts of travel, while Amadeus has joined the Travalyst coalition.... Read More
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News / Startups
Phocuswright selects two recipients of the Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship
By PhocusWire | October 27, 2022
In honor of Phocuswright founder Philip Wolf, Samella Watson of Theblck.io and Grace McBride of Lucia have been named recipients of the Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Cruise lines' direct sales keep rising, but travel advisors are unfazed
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | October 26, 2022
Cruise lines such as Norwegian say they are investing in their online direct business because the channel is both "attractive" and "low-cost."  ... Read More
Connexpay funding 4
News / Startups
ConnexPay raises $110M to fund global expansion
By Kathryn Walson | October 26, 2022
ConnexPay previously closed a Series B funding round of $20 million in December 2021.... Read More
What mobility booking data reveals about traveler behavior
News / Online
What mobility booking data reveals about traveler behavior
By Jill Menze | October 26, 2022
According to a new report from Omio, travelers are opting for more sustainable modes of travel and staying closer to home.... Read More
Bob W secures €21M in Series A funding
News / Startups
Bob W secures €21M in Series A funding
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2022
The round for the Helsinki-based business was led by IDC Ventures, Elevator Ventures, Verve Ventures and Flashpoint.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: HolidayHero wants to help hotels and rentals digitalize the guest experience
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: HolidayHero wants to help hotels and rentals digitalize the guest experience
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2022
Amsterdam-based HolidayHero provides property rental hosts and hotels with software to save time on guest management, boost revenue and improve the guest experience.... Read More
WeTravel lands $27 million to add fintech solutions to platform
News / Startups
WeTravel lands $27 million to add fintech solutions to platform
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2022
The investment was led by Left Lane Capital with existing investors Base10 Partners and Swift Ventures and a number of angel investors also involved.... Read More
The “Great Breakup”: Why women are leaving corporate jobs
News / Online
The “Great Breakup”: Why women are leaving corporate jobs
By Jill Menze | October 25, 2022
According to McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace 2022 study, women leaders are leaving their companies at the highest rate in years.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Could NFTs for hospitality come back to bite us?
By Fred Bean - HotelPORT | October 25, 2022
Big brands across travel are exploring use cases for NFTs, but careful consideration and caution may be needed for successful implementation.   ... Read More
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News / Technology
Fleetcor acquires corporate accommodation specialist Roomex
By Linda Fox | October 24, 2022
The acquisition is Fleetcor’s third in travel and transport this year, following its purchase in March of Levarti, a notification system for air passengers.... Read More
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