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Simpleview invests in location-based marketing company Stroll

By Linda Fox | May 28, 2021

Stroll helps destinations engage with visitors in real time based on their interests. Read More

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IATA warns of “chaotic” airport scenes if governments fail to adopt digital COVID checks

By Jill Menze | May 27, 2021

According to IATA, airport processing times have ballooned to three hours per trip and could reach as long as eight hours. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why technology is the key to getting the world moving again

By David Taylor - Publicis Sapient | May 25, 2021

As it emerges from crisis, the travel industry should not consider a return to normal but rather rebuild itself with the future in mind. Read More

News / Online

New chat-based corporate travel service launches in Japan

By Mitra Sorrells | May 21, 2021

Known as Travel jp for Business, the service uses chatbots and human travel concierges to help business travelers book and manage trips for domestic and international travel. Read More

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Gojek and Tokopedia merge to create GoTo Group

By Linda Fox | May 18, 2021

The combined Gojek-Tokopedia entity is tagging itself the "go to" ecosystem for daily life. Read More

News / Startups

Travel tech startup Pluto raises second crowdfund, receives B Corp certification

By Mitra Sorrells | May 13, 2021

London-based Pluto has raised £200,000 on Seedrs and has been recognized for its social and environmental standards. Read More

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Trip.com Group creates new marketing hub for suppliers

By Mitra Sorrells | May 11, 2021

The "Star Hub" gives suppliers their own channel in Trip.com Group's mobile app where they can share products and promotions. Read More

News / Startups

Indonesian super app GoJek adds $300M investment

By Linda Fox | May 10, 2021

GoJek and Telkomsel are furthering their collaboration to boost digital services for Indonesia's consumers and travelers. Read More

News / Startups

Go2Joy tops up Series A+ with $1.3M

By Linda Fox | May 7, 2021

The Vietnam-based company previously raised $2.5 million in February 2020 followed by its Series A+ round in February this year. Read More

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Uber minimizes losses, hits gross bookings high in Q1 2021

By Jill Menze | May 5, 2021

For Q1 2021, Uber recorded a net loss of $108 million compared to a net loss of $968 million in Q4 2020. Read More

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Aruba tests blockchain-enabled COVID credential app

By Mitra Sorrells | May 5, 2021

The Aruba Health App, developed by SITA and Indicio.tech, aims to preserve traveler privacy and eliminate fraud. Read More

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Lyft sees revenue uptick in Q1 2021, claims profitability by Q3

By Jill Menze | May 4, 2021

Lyft revenue grew 7% quarter-over-quarter from $569.9 million to $609 million as the ride-share company continues its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Opinion / Online

How testing, transparency and technology can reduce COVID risk in air travel

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne - 777 Partners | May 3, 2021

For a safe flying environment to exist, we must stop COVID-positive transports; for now that is unrealistic, so testing on arrival must be the start. Read More

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Snap boosts 3D mapping capabilities via acquisition of Pixel8earth

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2021

Pixel8.earth describes itself as a perpetually updating map that fuses terrestrial and aerial data, with the company enabling users to browse 3D content as well as create an account and build their own... Read More

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Camping World acquires Nomad Reservations, boosts data access

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2021

The recreational vehicle retailer says the acquisition boosts its data capabilities by providing it with unique data points on the customer’s forthcoming trips. Read More

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