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Sounding Off: New innovations don't always spell the end of old ones

By PhocusWire | July 23, 2021

An additional tool in a provider or traveler’s toolbox does not eliminate the need for similar solutions. Read More

Interview | Technology

U.K. banking app Revolut launches travel booking product

By Jill Menze | July 22, 2021

Fintech startup Revolut has launched a travel product called Stays that allows customers to book trips and receive 10% instant cash back. Read More

News | Technology

Leisure Pass Group rebrands as Go City

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2021

Go City provides contactless, mobile passes for entry to more than 1,000 attractions, tours, museums, observation decks, cruises, theme parks and other experiences. Read More

News | Distribution

Bbot lands $15M for hospitality ordering and payment service

By Linda Fox | July 22, 2021

The latest raise brings Bbot's total to just over $22 million following a $4 million investment announced in January this year. Read More

News | Startups

Amadeus launches IBM Digital Health Pass for COVID document verification

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2021

Amadeus is adding the IBM Digital Health Pass to its Traveler ID for Safe Travel platform, used by airlines and other travel partners to automatically verify identification and COVID-19... Read More

News | Technology

Miles travel rewards platform raises $12.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | July 21, 2021

Miles, which allows users to earn miles for all forms of travel, has raised a total of $20 million since launching in 2018. Read More

News | Online

How Apple’s newest features will affect hotel check-in

By Nadav Cornberg - Virdee | July 21, 2021

While a significant move to simplify digital keys, Apple Wallet only solves one part of the complex digital check-in process. Read More

Opinion | Technology

VIDEO: Road.Travel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2021

By PhocusWire | July 14, 2021

Establishing a new industry standard for car travels with curated routes and connecting travel destinations to in-car experiences. Read More

Interview | Online

AirAsia boosts super app with acquisition of Gojek operations in Thailand

By Corinne Wan - WebinTravel | July 8, 2021

The purchase is an all-share deal that will see Gojek receive shareholding worth $50 million in the AirAsia super app. Read More

News | Online

Transreport secures additional government funding for accessible rail app

By Linda Fox | July 5, 2021

Transreport app development is one of 30 projects seeking to improve the rail experience that received funding. Read More

News | Technology

Why the travel industry must grasp the digitization of customer behavior

By Linda Fox | June 21, 2021

Customers will increasingly expect a digital experience when they travel again. Read More

News | Technology

Lufthansa will accept vaccination QR codes for flight check-in

By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2021

When the code is scanned, the system compares the data in the certificate to the booking and passenger data and then issues a boarding pass. Read More

News | Technology

STARTUP STAGE: Tashi provides technology for travel marketplaces

By Mitra Sorrells | June 17, 2021

Tashi provides the drag-and-drop tools, integrations and templates to easily create and launch a peer-to-peer travel marketplace. Read More

Interview | Technology

Expedia Cruises looks to tech in push to be top agency in the sector

By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2021

In the coming months, Expedia Cruises will roll out a new “info site” intended to give cruise shoppers information about what is on board the ships, what is included in the cost and the types of... Read More

News | Technology

STARTUP STAGE: Lovu wants to become the app for romance travel

By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2021

Lovu is an app for romance travel booking, with options for users to do it themselves or to work with a travel advisor. Read More

Interview | Startups