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News / Technology
Impala seizes $20M in funding to invest in hotel booking tools
By Steven Lerner | February 10, 2020
The all-equity round is backed by Lakestar, which previously invested in Airbnb and GetYourGuide, and... Read More
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News / Technology
Travel tech pros put sustainability behind economy as key challenges for 2020
By Linda Fox | February 10, 2020
A Travel Technology Europe survey highlights economic uncertainty as the greatest challenge facing the... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: RubiQ manages flight disruptions to help airlines retain customers, reduce costs
By Steven Lerner | February 10, 2020
RubiQ provides AI technology for airlines to help passengers self-manage flight disruptions.... Read More
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News / Startups
ATPI unveils venture arm for corporate travel startups focused on UX
By Linda Fox | February 10, 2020
Corporate travel company ATPI has unveiled an initiative called Endeavour to invest in travel startups... Read More
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News / Technology
Tourlane offsets carbon emissions for itself and travelers in 2020
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2020
The Berlin-based company, which specializes in tailor-made trips, included estimated emissions from... Read More
Uber vows profitability by the end of 2020 as revenue grows, losses mount
News / Technology
Uber vows profitability by the end of 2020 as revenue grows, losses mount
By Steven Lerner | February 6, 2020
Uber completed its first full year in the public markets with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.7 billion... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Rootze compares transport options for travelers to stay in budget
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Rootze compares transport options for travelers to stay in budget
By Linda Fox | February 6, 2020
France-based Rootze, led by founder and CEO Sophie Pastol, helps travelers find and compare transport... Read More
Turo rides off with an extra $30M in Series E funding, new celebrity investors
News / Online
Turo rides off with an extra $30M in Series E funding, new celebrity investors
By Steven Lerner | February 6, 2020
Several celebrities, most notably NFL star Larry Fitzgerald and rapper 2 Chainz, are now shareholders... Read More
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News / Technology
Immfly lands investment from Boeing, plans to boost in-flight digital capabilities
By Linda Fox | February 5, 2020
Boeing hopes to boost in-flight capabilities for airline customers following the strategic investment... Read More
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News / Technology
Communications platform Beekeeper augments Series B with $5M in funding
By Steven Lerner | February 5, 2020
Nearly five months after announcing its $45 million Series B funding, Beekeeper is adding an extra $5... Read More
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October 8, 2026
Duetto acquires FLYR Hospitality to boost AI capabilities
The acquisition adds FLYR Hospitality’s AI-driven revenue strategy platform to Duetto’s revenue and... Read More
BA-parent IAG applies a 3-question test for AI automation
October 8, 2026
BA-parent IAG applies a 3-question test for AI automation
IAG has a federal approach to AI but with risk committees at each airline and a 10-point AI policy in... Read More