Mobile

News / Online

Travel app bookings up 16% as consumers embrace digital solutions

By Jill Menze | September 27, 2022

According to a PYMNTS study, consumers reported more engagement with travel platforms such as Airbnb and Homestay along with other digital solutions in Q2 2022. Read More

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Interview / Distribution

Q&A: Amadeus on the changing face of airline distribution

By Linda Fox | September 23, 2022

In this Q&A, Decius Valmorbida, president of Amadeus’ travel unit, discusses how the company is ditching the old, transaction-based treatment of customers in favor of a new,... Read More

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News / Startups

Zartico raises $20M to help destinations make sense of visitor data

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2022

Founded in March 2020, Zartico has raised a total of $24.5 million and says it has more than 180 customers. Read More

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News / Technology

CLEAR makes foray into hotels via Virdee partnership

By Jill Menze | September 20, 2022

The partnership between CLEAR and Virdee allows travelers to bypass the front desk and check in by showing a photo at a hotel kiosk. Read More

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News / Distribution

TAKE A SURVEY: The outlook for tours and attractions

By PhocusWire | September 19, 2022

Phocuswright and Arival are conducting a survey on the outlook for tours, experiences and attractions. Read More

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News / Technology

Ixigo, Amadeus latest to add new fintech and payment options

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2022

Insurance products and buy-now-pay-later options are becoming more widespread in travel. Read More

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News / Online

Travel planning app Orbzii acquires Pluto

By Kathryn Walson | September 15, 2022

Orbzii will take over ownership of Pluto’s mobile app, website and community of users. Read More

News / Distribution

How payments can maximize the airline retailing opportunity

By Jill Menze | September 15, 2022

According to a new report from McKinsey, airlines stand to earn an additional $14 billion on top of the $40 billion airline retailing opportunity by strategically addressing payments. Read More

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News / Technology

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts introduces mobile tipping app

By Kathryn Walson | September 15, 2022

Once a hotel opts-in to the béné platform, guests can tip the employee of their choice by scanning a QR code during their stay. Read More

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News / Distribution

Tiqets, Klook to share content across platforms

By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2022

For Tiqets, this is the second collaboration in about two months with an Asia-based company, following its announcement in July of an integration with Trip.com Group. Read More

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News / Technology

Could gamification help corporate travel go green?

By Linda Fox | September 12, 2022

Iomob’s WheelCoin app uses gamification and tokenization to nudge corporate travelers into making sustainable choices. Read More

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Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2022

Aloke Bajpai founded India-based Ixigo in 2007 alongside co-founder Rajnish Kumar to improve the travel booking process for consumers through technology. Read More

News / Startups

U.K. startup wi-Q lands £3 million to digitalize payments in hospitality

By Jill Menze | September 8, 2022

Founded in 2014, wi-Q aims to help hospitality and leisure companies improve the guest experience via its mobile ordering and payments solutions. Read More