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Clear acquires virtual queuing tech company Whyline

By Jill Menze | January 5, 2022

Whyline’s software allows users to see live wait-times to enter a queue remotely. Read More

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Network providers reject U.S. agency request to stall 5G rollout on aircraft

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | January 5, 2022

The Biden administration is concerned that the deployments will interfere with aircraft landings and approaches. Read More

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Ride-hailing apps take half of travel download top spots

By Linda Fox | January 4, 2022

While Google Maps took the top travel app downloads spot, ride-hailing apps were not far behind. Read More

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Transportation tech provider Via confidentially files for IPO

By Mitra Sorrells | December 21, 2021

Via says it has not yet determined the number of shares to be offered or the price range of the offering. Read More

News / Startups

Luggage storage platform Bounce raises $2M for expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | December 21, 2021

Bounce provides storage locations in more than 1,000 cities around the world, including in all 50 states in the U.S. and 20 additional countries across Europe, Asia, Oceania and Africa. Read More

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Voi adds $115M for micro-mobility expansion in Europe

By Linda Fox | December 20, 2021

Sweden-based Voi plans to use its Series D funding to expand into new European markets and add more e-bikes. Read More

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Tier enters Italy with acquisition of Vento Mobility

By Linda Fox | December 16, 2021

Terms of Tier's acquisition of Vento in Italy have not been disclosed but the acquisition marks its entry into Italy. Read More

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Hyatt introduces room keys in Apple Wallet

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | December 10, 2021

The technology allows Hyatt loyalty members to unlock guest rooms by tapping their iPhone or Apple Watch. Read More

News / Startups

Casai expands in Brazil, acquires Roomin

By Linda Fox | December 8, 2021

Roomin, which is also a property technology specialist, gives Casai a presence in Brazil leisure destination Florianopolis. Read More

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VIDEO: Concur founder Steve Singh on next-gen business travel

By PhocusWire | December 8, 2021

Investor Steve Singh discusses why he's optimistic about the future of business travel - and how both the technology architecture and the business models will change in the years ahead. Read More