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Sabre partners with Accor to develop property management and reservations platform
News / Technology
Sabre partners with Accor to develop property management and reservations platform
By Linda Fox | January 23, 2020
Sabre is working with Accor on the development of what the distribution company is calling a “full-service property management capability.”... Read More
tripit carbon offsetting
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SAP Concur-owned TripIt launches carbon-tracking feature
By Jill Menze | January 23, 2020
With Carbon Footprint, TripIt users can see and track flight emissions as well as receive carbon offsetting tips.... Read More
stasher luggage tag
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Luggage storage network Stasher bags $2.5M, eyes operations in 10,000 new cities
By Steven Lerner | January 23, 2020
The London-based startup provides a marketplace for travelers to find local shops and hotels that can store their luggage on a short- to medium-term basis.  ... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 21 - Gillian Morris of Hitlist
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 21 - Gillian Morris of Hitlist
By PhocusWire | January 23, 2020
Gillian Morris, co-founder and CEO of Hitlist, talks to Mozio's David Litwak and PhocusWire's Kevin May on how the platform went from idea to app-store favorite.... Read More
How the corporate travel industry is tackling climate change
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How the corporate travel industry is tackling climate change
By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020
The corporate travel community is tackling climate change with a focus on education, open dialogues and reducing carbon by traveling less.... Read More
military family At Ease
Interview / Online
STARTUP STAGE: At Ease simplifies short-term rentals for military and federal travelers
By Steven Lerner | January 22, 2020
At Ease Rentals Corporation is a platform that provides short-term lodging for federal employees and military members on official travel.... Read More
expedia-partner-solutions-expectations
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Increased focus on offers and customer service are top asks from travelers
By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020
A global survey of travelers from Expedia Partner Solutions highlights the most important booking, payment and customer service factors.... Read More
byhours mobile device
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By-the-hour hotel booking site ByHours adds €8M to launch U.S. operations
By Steven Lerner | January 22, 2020
Angel Ventures and DILA Capita led the Series B equity round, with participation by previous investor Howzat Partners.... Read More
arc-investment-nutravel
News / Technology
ARC boosts corporate travel services with majority stake in NuTravel
By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2020
ARC has taken a majority stake in NuTravel to accelerate delivery of omnichannel solutions for corporate travel.... Read More
hopper-trees-carbon-offsets
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Hopper to pay for carbon offsets for all bookings, challenges top travel CEOs to follow suit
By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2020
Hopper Trees is a new initiative that covers the cost of carbon offsets for all flights and hotels booked in the Hopper app.... Read More
ebixcash-amadeus-partnership
News / Distribution
EbixCash partners with Amadeus, looks to grow in APAC and UAE
By Linda Fox | January 21, 2020
As part of its expansion strategy in Asia Pacific and the United Arab Emirates, EbixCash has partnered with Amadeus for access to technology and travel content.... Read More
fly-less-research
News / Distribution
Consumers plan to fly less as climate change concerns hit home
By Linda Fox | January 21, 2020
Research from the European Investment Bank reveals consumers plan to reduce their flying.... Read More
tripactions-lufthansa-investment
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TripActions moves deeper into Europe with investment from Lufthansa Group
By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2020
TripActions will actively pursue clients in Europe with the help of Lufthansa Group.... Read More
joby aviation raises 590 million
News / Technology
Joby Aviation raises $590M for electric air taxi, hurdles remain for widespread adoption
By Jill Menze | January 20, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation led the Series C round, bringing Joby Aviation's total funding to $720 million.... Read More
Sounding Off: Hipmunk's demise is a lesson to all
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Sounding Off: Hipmunk's demise is a lesson to all
By PhocusWire | January 17, 2020
As cold and neutralized by PR as a company could muster, SAP Concur may well have summarized the history of Hipmunk in one sentence.... Read More
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