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STARTUP STAGE: Lovu wants to become the app for romance travel
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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It's time to future-proof in-flight and at-sea connectivity
By Manik Vinnakota - Telesat
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June 10, 2021
New Low Earth Orbit satellite networks can enable air and cruise companies to offer travelers faster and more reliable connectivity.
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Customer engagement strategy key to rebuilding traveler confidence
By Linda Fox
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June 9, 2021
Only a fifth of consumers feel safe traveling now with many relying on the vaccine rollout before they travel.
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My Method... How the Setai hotel used tech to transform the guest arrival experience
By David Mezuman - Duve
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June 9, 2021
Working with Duve, The Setai, Sea of Galilee, is using digital communication solutions to streamline the check-in process for guests.
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Q&A: OYO on how it wants to emerge from the COVID crisis
By Mitra Sorrells
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June 8, 2021
Abhinav Sinha, COO of India-based OYO, discusses what the company has learned through the pandemic, new tech products it has launched and its plans for future growth.
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Agoda CEO John Brown on the tech that differentiates
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT
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June 4, 2021
Agoda CEO John Brown says the strategic use of artificial intelligence can be the key to winning customers for online travel agencies.
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VIDEO: Understanding decentralized, secure tech for travel ID and verification
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June 3, 2021
The COVID crisis has accelerated interest in decentralized, contactless identity solutions using blockchain for data exchange.
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Hello? Is anybody there? Travel companies are often ignoring customers
By Can Ozdoruk - Netomi
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June 2, 2021
A new report from Netomi finds travel companies are failing to meet the demands of the modern traveler and are at risk of losing revenue and loyalty as a result.
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STARTUP STAGE: NaviSavi is an app for sharing short-form travel videos
By Mitra Sorrells
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June 1, 2021
Founded in June 2019, NaviSavi is an app for individuals and businesses to share videos of 30 seconds or less about a destination or experience.
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Simpleview invests in location-based marketing company Stroll
By Linda Fox
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May 28, 2021
Stroll helps destinations engage with visitors in real time based on their interests.
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IATA warns of “chaotic” airport scenes if governments fail to adopt digital COVID checks
By Jill Menze
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May 27, 2021
According to IATA, airport processing times have ballooned to three hours per trip and could reach as long as eight hours.
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Why technology is the key to getting the world moving again
By David Taylor - Publicis Sapient
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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.
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New chat-based corporate travel service launches in Japan
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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Gojek and Tokopedia merge to create GoTo Group
By Linda Fox
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May 18, 2021
The combined Gojek-Tokopedia entity is tagging itself the "go to" ecosystem for daily life.
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Travel tech startup Pluto raises second crowdfund, receives B Corp certification
By Mitra Sorrells
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May 13, 2021
London-based Pluto has raised £200,000 on Seedrs and has been recognized for its social and environmental standards.
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