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IATA leads effort to boost representation of women in aviation
By Kathryn Walson | March 28, 2023
The trade association for the global aviation industry is spearheading a voluntary initiative, called... Read More
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News / Technology
Journey Hospitality acquires well-being tech specialist Premier Software
By Linda Fox | March 27, 2023
Journey says the acquisition will enable it to further help hotels boost direct revenue... Read More
Duve to launch ChatGPT tool for guest communications
News / Technology
Duve to launch ChatGPT tool for guest communications
By Linda Fox | March 27, 2023
The company, which plans to launch DuveAI in the second quarter of this year, says it will enable... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Orbzii wants to make travel planning easier
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Orbzii wants to make travel planning easier
By Linda Fox | March 27, 2023
App-based Orbzii brings together flights and hotels and employs artificial intelligence to enable... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: SkipQ is an app for airport retail and restaurant services
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: SkipQ is an app for airport retail and restaurant services
By Linda Fox | March 24, 2023
SkipQ describes itself as a travel retail marketplace that connects airport retailers and passengers... Read More
HomeExchange acquisition 2
News / Online
HomeExchange acquires French home-sharing network
By Kathryn Walson | March 23, 2023
Launched in 2017, My weekend for you enables members to welcome travelers to their homes for free for... Read More
Kakao Mobility looks to international expansion with acquisition of Splyt
News / Technology
Kakao Mobility looks to international expansion with acquisition of Splyt
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2023
The two companies announced a partnership last year enabling the South Korea-based company to expand... Read More
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Travel marketers still seeking higher TikTok profiles
By Derek Catron | March 23, 2023
Blueground job listing for content creator provides a high-profile example of travel’s efforts to use... Read More
Steller acquisition
News / Online
Steller acquires influencer marketing company Travel Mindset
By Kathryn Walson | March 23, 2023
Steller, founded in 2014 and based outside Seattle, says it is capitalizing on the growing role of... Read More
Mystifly lands $8M to boost airline distribution tech
News / Distribution
Mystifly lands $8M to boost airline distribution tech
By Linda Fox | March 23, 2023
Mystifly, which was founded in 2009, enables travel intermediaries to access airfares via its... Read More
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