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Trip.com partners with Amadeus to power recovery initiatives
News / Technology
Trip.com partners with Amadeus to power recovery initiatives
By Jill Menze | April 20, 2021
The Amadeus Custom Search solution, which is powered by Amadeus cloud technology, will enable Trip.com’s platforms to manage increasing online activity, plus scale to meet demand.... Read More
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News / Technology
Entrust privacy software company acquires travel specialist WorldReach
By Mitra Sorrells | April 20, 2021
WorldReach founder and CEO Gordon Wilson will continue to lead the company as an Entrust business.... Read More
Expedia unveils rebrand in major push to capture travel demand
News / Online
Expedia unveils rebrand in major push to capture travel demand
By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021
Expedia is debuting a new look and product offerings on its quest to become consumers’ "ultimate travel companion."... Read More
Virdee adds $2M to seed round for virtual concierge service
News / Startups
Virdee adds $2M to seed round for virtual concierge service
By Linda Fox | April 19, 2021
U.S-based Virdee believes contactless solutions for check-in and payment at hotels are here to stay.... Read More
HalalBooking secures $5M to expand business, plots IPO exit
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HalalBooking secures $5M to expand business, plots IPO exit
By Kevin May | April 19, 2021
The $5 million funding round is being positioned as a pre-Series B investment, with a further $15 million to follow during the second quarter of 2021.... Read More
What are travelers on Google searching for?
News / Online
What are travelers on Google searching for?
By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021
According to TripsToDiscover, searches are up dramatically for travel products since January 1, 2021.... Read More
Biometric digital identity must be end-to-end for air travel
Opinion / Technology
Biometric digital identity must be end-to-end for air travel
By Iyad Hindiyeh - Amadeus | April 19, 2021
The pandemic has accelerated progress towards a full-automated self-service passenger journey.... Read More
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News / Technology
Trip.com Group joins Common Trust Network to develop COVID compliance technology
By Mitra Sorrells | April 19, 2021
The Common Trust Network is an effort of public and private partners from travel, health and technology to develop solutions that help restart travel.... Read More
Sounding Off: Remote working on a cruise will require more than curiosity
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Remote working on a cruise will require more than curiosity
By PhocusWire | April 16, 2021
It will take more than just a steady set of sea legs and desire to hang out with thousands of cruise passengers for a remote-working-on-a-cruise initiative to get much traction. ... Read More
Personalization will power the next era of hospitality
Opinion / Technology
Personalization will power the next era of hospitality
By Rod Jimenez - SHR | April 16, 2021
After a year of dreaming about travel, guests will return to hotels with high expectations and hoteliers can't miss the opportunity to provide exceptional guest experiences.... Read More
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News / Online
Marriott partners with Uber to expand Bonvoy loyalty program
By Jill Menze | April 15, 2021
Marriott Bonvoy members can earn points by ordering food delivery via Uber Eats or requesting select Uber rides.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 60 - Alex Zozaya of Apple Leisure Group
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 60 - Alex Zozaya of Apple Leisure Group
By PhocusWire | April 15, 2021
The history of the organization is one marked with taking opportunities when they arise, guesswork and luck, plus making some crucial strategic decisions, as Zozaya explains to Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May of PhocusWire.... Read More
Cleartrip sold to Indian consumer products marketplace Flipkart
News / Online
Cleartrip sold to Indian consumer products marketplace Flipkart
By Kevin May | April 15, 2021
The Flipkart online marketplace, which has a customer base of over 300 million members, sells goods in more than 80 consumer categories.... Read More
As ride-hail companies recover, there are too few drivers to meet demand
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As ride-hail companies recover, there are too few drivers to meet demand
By Dawit Habtemariam - BTN | April 15, 2021
Ride-hailing companies are reporting a shortage of drivers as demand for their services picks up.... Read More
Sabre sells Trams to Tres Technologies
News / Technology
Sabre sells Trams to Tres Technologies
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | April 15, 2021
Tres provides CRM and back-office systems to travel agencies and was founded by Lee Rosen, who founded Trams and eventually sold it to Sabre.... Read More
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