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Amadeus expects further gains in 2023 as recovery continues
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Amadeus expects further gains in 2023 as recovery continues
By Linda Fox | February 24, 2023
Air distribution revenue in 2022 was just over €2 billion, up 102% on 2021 and 73% on 2019 revenue.... Read More
El Camino Travel raises $1.1M following pivot to focus on women travelers
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El Camino Travel raises $1.1M following pivot to focus on women travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | February 24, 2023
El Camino Travel says it will use the funding to further develop its technology and build awareness of its brand as a “premium marketplace for women travelers."... Read More
Unyoked funding expansion
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Unyoked secures €18 million to expand solar-powered cabins
By Kathryn Walson | February 24, 2023
Founded in 2016, the company operates approximately 100 off-grid cabins in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom and has hosted about 35,000 overnight stays.... Read More
Booking Holdings earnings call Q4 2022
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Booking.com looks to expand vacation rental, flight options
By Kathryn Walson | February 23, 2023
CEO Glenn Fogel says by enabling customers to book accommodations and flights in one platform, the company will “drive increases in customer engagement and loyalty.”... Read More
Earnings roundup: Grab, eDreams, Flight Centre
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Earnings roundup: Grab, eDreams, Flight Centre
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2023
Grab, eDreams and Flight Centre update on their financial progress in Q4, 2022, Q3, 2022 and H1, 2023, respectively.... Read More
Alaska Airlines
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Subscribe to fly? Airlines have been slow to take that leap
By Derek Catron | February 23, 2023
A year after Alaska Airlines became the first major U.S.-based carrier to launch a flight subscription program, Frontier Airlines is rolling out its own in May.... Read More
Magpie launches new tool for tour operators built on ChatGPT
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Magpie launches new tool for tour operators built on ChatGPT
By Mitra Sorrells | February 23, 2023
Magpie's ChatGPT-based “product optimization tool” is intended to help tour and activity suppliers create better quality marketing content, including titles, descriptions, keywords and translations.... Read More
Landing Standby membership
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Landing launches tier for budget-conscious remote workers
By Kathryn Walson | February 23, 2023
The flat rate of $1,295 per month covers rent, utilities and internet. But Standby members need to be ready to move with just three days’ notice.... Read More
IHG tech and digital strategy sees results
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IHG tech and digital strategy sees results
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2023
Hotel giant IHG attributes its current strong performance to its strategy of boosting its brands and investment in technology, loyalty and distribution platforms.... Read More
Cost and implementation woes hamper hotel tech adoption
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Cost and implementation woes hamper hotel tech adoption
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2023
H2c finds that few hotel chains are considering a core technology revamp in its latest distribution study.... Read More
United SAF fund investment
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United announces sustainable flight fund
By Kathryn Walson | February 22, 2023
United and its inaugural partners – Air Canada, Boeing, GE Aerospace, JPMorgan Chase and Honeywell – provided the initial investment of more then $100 million.... Read More
Uber electric vehicles India
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Uber to add 25,000 electric vehicles in India
By Kathryn Walson | February 22, 2023
The San Francisco-based ride-hailing company has committed to ensuring 100% of rides take place in zero-emission vehicles - or buses, trains, bicycles and scooters - by 2040.... Read More
Aerocloud lands $12.6M investment for airport management tech
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Aerocloud lands $12.6M investment for airport management tech
By Linda Fox | February 21, 2023
AeroCloud uses artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to increase airport efficiency, improve communication and drive up operating margins.... Read More
Pudu Robotics adds $15M in fresh funding
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Pudu Robotics adds $15M in fresh funding
By Linda Fox | February 21, 2023
The funds will go toward expanding production capacity via a new production base for Pudu Robotics as well as the development of robotics for commercial cleaning purposes.... Read More
Travel industry works to expedite passengers
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Travel industry works to avoid another chaotic summer
By Kathryn Walson | February 21, 2023
Some say better staffing and enhanced tech, such as increased use of biometrics, could help prevent congestion and expedite passengers at airports.... Read More
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