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Virgin Galactic receives license for new rocket ship
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Virgin Galactic receives license for new rocket ship
By Juliana Shallcross | August 1, 2016
After a tough setback in 2014, Virgin Galactic hopes to get one step closer to offering commercial flights into space. The company, owned by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Aabar Investments... Read More
Nao boarding - airlines follow hotels with robot trials
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Nao boarding - airlines follow hotels with robot trials
By Juliana Shallcross | August 1, 2016
Robots are getting around. The same kind of robot that Hilton Worldwide has been testing as a concierge in one of its hotels also recently helped passengers navigate the Japan Airlines terminal at Tok... Read More
Blacklane scores biggest investment round yet, north of $20 million
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Blacklane scores biggest investment round yet, north of $20 million
By Kevin May | August 1, 2016
Ground transportation web service Blacklane has secured a record Series C investment round, once again coming from car manufacturer Daimler. The exact amount is said to be a "two-digit million Euro... Read More
TravelClick debuts a media suite, revamps its booking engine, and looks at reputation management
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TravelClick debuts a media suite, revamps its booking engine, and looks at reputation management
By Sean O'Neil | August 1, 2016
TravelClick, the New York-based distribution and marketing services company, is well known for the variety of tools it offers to more than 38,000 hotels worldwide. New this summer, TravelClick has... Read More
Mobile phones and beacons can help airports manage queues
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Mobile phones and beacons can help airports manage queues
By Marisa Garcia | August 1, 2016
Security lines are not only a problem for airlines and airports but also a nuisance to passengers. Ensuring the right staff are available to quickly serve changeable passenger numbers is a tricky busi... Read More
Confirmed - Uber sells China business to Didi
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Confirmed - Uber sells China business to Didi
By Martin Cowen | August 1, 2016
China's biggest taxi app Didi will acquire all assets of Uber's standalone Chinese operations, getting a stake in its global business as well. The widely rumoured deal was confirmed this morning.... Read More
Startup pitch: Porter & Sail sees traction with its hotel digital concierge app
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Startup pitch: Porter & Sail sees traction with its hotel digital concierge app
By Sean O'Neil | July 30, 2016
Hotel operations and concierge startup Porter & Sail has build a consumer-facing mobile app for guests at luxury hotels. Hotels prompt their guests to download the app, which offers travel guid... Read More
A chat with JetBlue CIO Eash Sundaram
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A chat with JetBlue CIO Eash Sundaram
By Benét Wilson | July 29, 2016
IT operations at major companies are complicated enough. But overseeing IT for a major airline like JetBlue can take it to another level. For four years, Eash Sundaram has overseen the Long Island... Read More
Navitaire adds 230 million pax to Amadeus in six months
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Navitaire adds 230 million pax to Amadeus in six months
By Martin Cowen | July 29, 2016
Amadeus' results for the first half of 2016 show the scale of its new Navitaire business in relation to its established Altea product. Amadeus completed its €766.5 million purchase of Navitaire fro... Read More
The automation and personalisation conundrum [INFOGRAPHIC]
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The automation and personalisation conundrum [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Marisa Garcia | July 29, 2016
The travel industry believes in the benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) and personalisation - the problem is travellers may not be entirely convinced. Recent findings by Boxever on consumer at... Read More
CWT digs data, Jumio rides with Cityscoot, eRevMax says Ole to Grupo Presidente, and more...
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CWT digs data, Jumio rides with Cityscoot, eRevMax says Ole to Grupo Presidente, and more...
By PhocusWire | July 29, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel SYSTEMS in tourism and hospitality for July 2016. Friday 29 July 2016: CWT digs data Carlson Wagonlit Travel has developed a... Read More
TUI Lab boss, Accor restructure, commercial move from Travelport, TProfile sales chief and more...
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TUI Lab boss, Accor restructure, commercial move from Travelport, TProfile sales chief and more...
By PhocusWire | July 29, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel PEOPLE MOVES in tourism and hospitality for July 2016. Friday 29 July 2016 TUI Lab gets new boss TUI UK & Ireland has nam... Read More
Expedia sees no hit from hotel chain direct booking campaigns
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Expedia sees no hit from hotel chain direct booking campaigns
By Sean O'Neil | July 28, 2016
Expedia Inc reported its second quarter earnings today, and it had a rosy picture on many metrics. But one metric stood out to investors for its sluggish pace, namely, the pace of room night growth.... Read More
Investment opportunity - ridesharing is now legal in China
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Investment opportunity - ridesharing is now legal in China
By Martin Cowen | July 28, 2016
Uber and Didi investors can come out of hiding. The Chinese government has officially legalised a business into which they have pumped billions of dollars, despite the companies operating in a regulat... Read More
Peek raises $10 million in new financing
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Peek raises $10 million in new financing
By Sean O'Neil | July 28, 2016
Tours and activities startup Peek has raised $10 million in fresh investment, bringing its total financing to $18 million. This latest financing round for the San Francisco-based startup includes i... Read More
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