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Multimodality app could launch in Europe in 2024

By Kathryn Walson | March 22, 2023

Along with enabling bookings of flights, trains, buses and more, the solution would share data across suppliers to manage travel disruption. Read More

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Via acquires Citymapper in quest to be “operating system” for public mobility

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2023

Via will integrate Citymapper’s app, which consumers use to plan trips, into its TransitTech platform. Read More

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Citi’s new travel portal powered by Booking Holdings goes live

By Mitra Sorrells | March 21, 2023

The site includes supply from Booking.com – such as 1.4 million hotels around the world - and is powered by technology from Rocket Travel by Agoda, another of Booking Holdings’ brands. Read More

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Operto lands $25M, adds HotelTonight's Shank to board

By Linda Fox | March 20, 2023

The investment in the Canada-based startup was led by Centana Growth Partners with Thayer Ventures, FUSE, Blackpines Capital Partners and Derive Ventures also participating. Read More

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SITA tests app to let travelers digitally cross border

By Mitra Sorrells | March 20, 2023

The program, managed by SITA and Indicio in partnership with Aruba Tourism Authority, is an extension of work the organizations began at the start of the pandemic to create a blockchain-based app to... Read More

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Cross-sector collaboration key to success for travel industry

By PhocusWire | March 20, 2023

Hear from Mastercard about shifts in payment strategies and why cross-sector partnerships are so critical for the future. Read More

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Influencers and social commerce in travel

By Robert Cole - Phocuswright | March 17, 2023

An in-depth Phocuswright report looks at how social marketing has evolved, how consumers interact with brands and nuanced differences for travel. Read More

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Travel Talk: What’s next for travel tech?

By PhocusWire | March 17, 2023

Editorial leaders from across Northstar Travel Group discuss how artificial intelligence, biometrics and the metaverse are reshaping the travel industry. Read More

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Despegar sees Latin America market recovery by year end

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2023

Despegar has launched packages functionality and redesigned its mobile app, which currently accounts for about half of bookings. Read More

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Southwest updates on action plan for disruption

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2023

Bob Jordan, the carrier’s president and CEO, talks of the severe weather event that turned into a crew-related event resulting in a “three-day reset of our aircraft and crew networks.” Read More

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Tripadvisor CMO talks travel marketing, membership, video

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2023

Tripadvisor's chief marketing officer John Boris, who joined the company in late 2022, shares more on the company's strategy as well as his thoughts on the state of travel marketing. Read More

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Accor unveils subscription cards for frequent travelers

By Linda Fox | March 15, 2023

The France-based hotel giant has unveiled All Plus ibis and All Plus Voyageur, to replace its ibis Business and Business Plus frequent traveler subscription services. Read More

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RocketRez acquisition adds AI tech to guest experience

By Kathryn Walson | March 3, 2023

TourOpp Go! says its chatbot technology automates communication between tourist attractions and ticket buyers. Read More

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Digital divide grows in travel industry, study finds

By Kathryn Walson | March 1, 2023

A new report shows that high-income and mid-income consumers are 1.5 times as likely as low-income consumers to go online to plan vacations and book travel and accommodations. Read More

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In The Big Chair - Caesar Indra of Traveloka

By Linda Fox | February 28, 2023

Caesar Indra joined Indonesia-based Traveloka in 2012 to develop the flights product at a time when the company offered only domestic routes with 10 carriers. Read More

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