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Stay up to date with the latest travel technology news, startup updates, and industry developments from across the global travel ecosystem.

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News / Technology
Expedia Cruises looks to tech in push to be top agency in the sector
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2021
In the coming months, Expedia Cruises will roll out a new “info site” intended to give cruise shoppers information about what is on board the ships, what is included in the cost and the types of experiences they can have at each port.  ... Read More
TripAdvisor gives Plus subscription service a full launch, adds spending partners
News / Online
TripAdvisor gives Plus subscription service a full launch, adds spending partners
By Kevin May | June 16, 2021
The subscription-based program is free for accommodation suppliers to join, while travelers can sign up for an annual membership fee of $99 and get access to savings as well as other offers.... Read More
Travelport shifts to cloud hosting through Amazon Web Services
News / Technology
Travelport shifts to cloud hosting through Amazon Web Services
By Kevin May | June 15, 2021
The distribution and travel IT giant will migrate its global platform to Amazon Web Services as part of a wider-ranging agreement.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Otolo is helping hospitality employees develop their careers
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Otolo is helping hospitality employees develop their careers
By Linda Fox | June 15, 2021
The company launched in April and recently added a Careers Club enabling hospitality companies to list vacancies for free and helping potential recruits through the application process.... Read More
Vassla revs up with $11M raise for micro-mobility platform launch
News / Startups
Vassla revs up with $11M raise for micro-mobility platform launch
By Linda Fox | June 15, 2021
Sweden-based micro-mobility startup Vassla plans to bring its e-bike and e-moped hybrid to a number of European cities.... Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
The role of NDC and next-generation interlining in airlines’ recovery
By Patrick Edmond - Air Black Box | June 15, 2021
It’s time for an integrated solution involving full-service carriers, low-cost carriers and surface transport providers.... Read More
Didi files for IPO at $65B valuation
News / Technology
Didi files for IPO at $65B valuation
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2021
    The company has raised more than $21 billion in funding from a series of high profile investors including Softbank, Toyota, Booking Holdings and Apple.... Read More
Knowland appoints Jeff Bzdawka as new CEO
News / Technology
Knowland appoints Jeff Bzdawka as new CEO
By Kevin May | June 14, 2021
Jeff Bzdawka is a veteran hotel and technology executive, most recently serving as senior vice president of global hotel technology at the hotel chain.... Read More
The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?
News / Online
The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?
By Jill Menze | June 14, 2021
The alternative accommodations market is headed for a record summer, but as people return to work and school, can that trajectory be sustained?... Read More
Vrbo and Airbnb unite to crack down on party houses
News / Online
Vrbo and Airbnb unite to crack down on party houses
By Kevin May | June 11, 2021
The two giants of the short-term rental world have decided to come together to try and address a specific element of the problem, when repeat offenders get delisted on one platform and then materialize on another.... Read More
Sounding Off: Not all tech fads have a place in travel
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Not all tech fads have a place in travel
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2021
NFTs are probably at the very thinnest end of a useful wedge right now but travel brands need at the very least to be keeping one eye on the bigger trends in the tech space.... Read More
Business travel restart is vital for corporate innovation
News / Distribution
Business travel restart is vital for corporate innovation
By Linda Fox | June 11, 2021
Executives fear a big innovation gap is on the way if business travel doesn’t restart soon and corporations avoid in-person meetings.... Read More
Zytlyn raises $2.5M for travel data prediction platform
News / Technology
Zytlyn raises $2.5M for travel data prediction platform
By Kevin May | June 11, 2021
The Switzerland-based company, which specializes in data analytics to the travel sector, has secured its debut round from Plug & Play Ventures, Century Oak and the Geneva Foundation for Technological Innovation.... Read More
VIDEO: System security in travel is a constant battle
News / Technology
VIDEO: System security in travel is a constant battle
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2021
We speak to Raullen Chai, CEO of IoTex, about travel system breaches and what the industry can do to spot attacks and react to them quickly.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Lovu wants to become the app for romance travel
By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2021
 Lovu is an app for romance travel booking, with options for users to do it themselves or to work with a travel advisor.  ... Read More
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