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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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American Express GBT, Cvent add corporate responsibility questions to hotel RFP
By Mitra Sorrells | September 6, 2021
The initiative includes 47 questions focused on sustainability, diversity, equity and inclusion that are intended to help travel managers evaluate suppliers on these issues.... Read More
Sounding Off: Never doubt travel's resilience, unless outside forces intervene
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Sounding Off: Never doubt travel's resilience, unless outside forces intervene
By PhocusWire | September 3, 2021
The final four month of 2021 are likely to be some of the most stressful the sector has faced yet, as brands juggle operational issues around recovery alongside the burden of cashflow and workforce retention.... Read More
Flyr boosts airline revenue tech, acquires Faredirect and xCheck
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Flyr boosts airline revenue tech, acquires Faredirect and xCheck
By Linda Fox | September 3, 2021
Flyr adds ancillary revenue capabilities and fare marketing technology to its existing revenue optimization tech.... Read More
VIDEO: That’s the way the web cookie crumbles
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VIDEO: That’s the way the web cookie crumbles
By PhocusWire | September 3, 2021
Third-party cookies, in particular, are an important part of the travel marketer's strategy to understand more about those who might be interested in services. But not for long.... Read More
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OYO adds self-service onboarding tool to boost supply
By Mitra Sorrells | September 3, 2021
OYO says its new OYO 360 tool reduces the time it takes to bring new hotels into its system from 15 days to just 30 minutes.... Read More
YouTravel.Me raises $1M to expand its group travel matchmaking platform
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YouTravel.Me raises $1M to expand its group travel matchmaking platform
By Jill Menze | September 2, 2021
YouTravel.Me uses a matchmaking algorithm to connect like-minded travelers for small group adventure trips organized by travel experts.... Read More
Travelport gives marketing innovation challenge to startups
News / Startups
Travelport gives marketing innovation challenge to startups
By Kevin May | September 2, 2021
Travelport Accelerator is part of a new service called Travelport Focus, designed to concentrate on innovation in the industry and which is also supported by AWS.... Read More
ATPCO shifts infrastructure to the cloud through Amazon Web Services
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ATPCO shifts infrastructure to the cloud through Amazon Web Services
September 2, 2021
The airline fare-filing and retailing service says the move will allow it to modernize its applications to accelerate expansion to airlines and other partners.... Read More
Yatra claims of merger sabotage by Ebix dismissed in court
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Yatra claims of merger sabotage by Ebix dismissed in court
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2021
Yatra terminated the merger agreement with Ebix in June 2020 and filed legal proceedings.... Read More
Thatch raises $3M, helping travel creators monetize content
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Thatch raises $3M, helping travel creators monetize content
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2021
The seed investment for the company was led by Wave Capital, with Freestyle and Netflix founder Mark Randolph also participating.... Read More
Investing in travel post-pandemic: An assessment
Opinion / Online
Investing in travel post-pandemic: An assessment
By Chris Hemmeter - Thayer Ventures | September 2, 2021
Thayer Ventures' Chris Hemmeter examines where the industry is now and what the next 18 months hold.... Read More
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eDreams Odigeo claims bookings are exceeding pre-pandemic levels
By Linda Fox | September 1, 2021
The Spain-based company says bookings in July and August accelerated further compared to full-year 2019 figures.... Read More
VIDEO: Alternative business models for digital marketing
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VIDEO: Alternative business models for digital marketing
By PhocusWire | September 1, 2021
It's not exactly game on just yet, in the battle by brands to wean themselves off the Google machine, but there is change afoot that could last beyond the pandemic recovery period.... Read More
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Awaze grows its rural rental portfolio with additional acquisitions
By Mitra Sorrells | September 1, 2021
Awaze is buying Quality Cottages and sister brand Quality Unearthed, adding 671 units to its inventory in the United Kingdom.... Read More
Kocomo raises $56M for luxury home co-ownership model
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Kocomo raises $56M for luxury home co-ownership model
By Jill Menze | September 1, 2021
Kocomo's technology enables people to purchase, own and sell co-ownership interests in luxury homes.... Read More
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