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News / Technology

Q&A: The potential of decentralized digital ID in travel

By Mitra Sorrells | August 16, 2021

Decentralized digital identity solutions could dramatically change distribution, marketing, cybersecurity and more in the travel industry.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: NextRetreat streamlines organizing team travel

By Jill Menze | August 16, 2021

NextRetreat uses proprietary technology to streamline the process of organizing team travel.... Read More

News / Distribution

Opportunity for rental arbitrage remains in U.S. cities

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021

Demand for multifamily short-term rentals in U.S. cities is rising, and tech providers are helping owners and renters take advantage of the opportunity.... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Travel brands must speak up - or others will assume the worst

By PhocusWire | August 13, 2021

Sustainability must be a priority for every individual, government and business, and for the latter two, efforts around it must be made public.... Read More

News / Technology

Mews acquires Hotel Perfect for U.K. hotel tech push

By Linda Fox | August 13, 2021

The acquisition boosts the growth of Mews in the U.K. market.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Airlines' COVID payment challenges as a catalyst for innovation

By Stephane Druet - CellPoint Digital | August 13, 2021

The pandemic has put excess stress on systems which, in many cases, were already outdated, highlighting the need for innovation and automation in payments processes.... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb revenue jumps 300% in Q2 2021

By Jill Menze | August 12, 2021

The home-share giant was also profitable on an adjusted EBITDA basis for the second quarter of 2021.... Read More

News / Startups

HumanForest adds £2.3M in funding for London e-bike launch

By Linda Fox | August 12, 2021

HumanForest has raised £4.5M in total and is backed by Cabify founders.... Read More

News / Online

U.S. travel digital ad spending to remain pared down for years

By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2021

According to eMarketer, no other industry declined as fast or spent as little on digital ads in 2020.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

The many ways Magecart can hack travel sites

By Avishai Shafir - PerimeterX | August 12, 2021

Magecart is taking off, but OTAs and travel sites can save themselves grief and major financial risk by acting in advance to ground this threat. ... Read More

News / Online

Growing search volume, longer search windows point to return of traveler optimism

By Jill Menze | August 12, 2021

According to Expedia Group’s Q2 2021 Travel Recovery Trend Report, monthly global search volumes grew more than 70% quarter-over-quarter.... Read More