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grounded flights U.S.
News / Online
Grounding of flights in U.S. produces aftershocks for travel and hospitality
By Kathryn Walson | January 11, 2023
Although temporary, Wednesday’s flight stoppage calls attention to the need for updated technology as... Read More
Planet acquisitions hospitality
News / Online
Planet expands hospitality footprint with three acquisitions
By Kathryn Walson | January 11, 2023
Planet's president of hospitality is Lennert De Jong, who joined the company in September after 16... Read More
Delta opens innovation lab to boost sustainability efforts
News / Technology
Delta opens innovation lab to boost sustainability efforts
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023
The carrier’s Sustainable Skies Lab will focus on existing Delta initiatives around sustainability as... Read More
Active Travel acquires cycling business of Inspired Italy
News / Online
Active Travel acquires cycling business of Inspired Italy
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023
The acquisition gives Active Travel Group a platform for cycle operations in Tuscany and Umbria and... Read More
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News / Online
Travel companies explore metaverse with eye on future
By Kathryn Walson | January 10, 2023
Some travel and hospital companies are getting in on the ground floor of the metaverse to take a lead... Read More
Former Expedia exec wants to reward people for exploring the world
News / Startups
Former Expedia exec wants to reward people for exploring the world
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023
HyperSQ wants to reward travelers for traveling and create a more targeted approach to marketing for... Read More
Cendyn names new CEO
News / Technology
Cendyn names new CEO
By Linda Fox | January 9, 2023
Blaha brings “executive-level experience” to the role from previous positions at technology companies... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Away Together aims to elevate guest experience
By Kathryn Walson | January 9, 2023
The Away Together platform allows for accommodations to communicate with their guests as well as for... Read More
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News / Online
Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia gain ground in U.S. app downloads
By Kathryn Walson | January 6, 2023
Apptopia says Expedia's app downloads nearly doubled year-over-year to 16.6 million and it, along with... Read More
WeTravel CEO steps aside, takes product role
News / Online
WeTravel CEO steps aside, takes product role
By Linda Fox | January 6, 2023
Co-founder and CEO Johannes Koeppel moves to the role of chief product officer for the company,... Read More
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Pavilion launches with 20 US vacation rental operators
October 5, 2026
Pavilion launches with 20 US vacation rental operators
The company brings together local rental businesses managing more than 5,000 homes under a shared... Read More
Startup Stage: Safari Circle takes a matchmaking approach to safari planning
October 5, 2026
Startup Stage: Safari Circle takes a matchmaking approach to safari planning
The company’s Safari DNA system matches travelers with destinations, parks and lodges based on their... Read More