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Hotels want to capitalize on the direct trend - but for how long?
News / Online
Hotels want to capitalize on the direct trend - but for how long?
By Linda Fox | March 8, 2021
Hotel giants are looking to push their loyalty schemes to continue any advantage in direct bookings built up over the pandemic. Read More
VIDEO: IATA on health passes and digital identification
News / Technology
VIDEO: IATA on health passes and digital identification
By PhocusWire | March 5, 2021
PhocusWire spoke to Alan Murray Hayden of IATA to understand the work the aviation industry is doing to get passengers safely back to the skies. Read More
What the recent TripActions investment means for the rest of us in business travel
Opinion / Technology
What the recent TripActions investment means for the rest of us in business travel
By Jeff Berk - Tripkicks | March 3, 2021
Even if business travel doesn't return to 2019 figures, investors know it will come back – and it will be different. Read More
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News / Technology
VIDEO: Terry Jones on health passports, standards and restoring consumer confidence
By Mitra Sorrells | March 2, 2021
Travel industry veteran Terry Jones discusses the need for collaboration and communication as the industry rolls out digital health passports and other solutions to restart travel. Read More
Airline technology investments slumped in 2020
News / Technology
Airline technology investments slumped in 2020
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2021
Airline and airport technology chiefs have had to reprioritize investment with self-service passenger options high on the agenda. Read More
U.S. Customs and Border Protection launches app to expedite travel
News / Technology
U.S. Customs and Border Protection launches app to expedite travel
By Jill Menze | February 24, 2021
The CBP One Mobile App allows travelers to streamline their travel into the United States by providing information before or upon arrival or departure. Read More
Kakao Mobility lands $200M investment, looks to growth
News / Distribution
Kakao Mobility lands $200M investment, looks to growth
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2021
Kakao Mobility plans to lean on Carlyle's industry knowledge to speed up its growth strategy. Read More
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News / Online
Investment in digital channels a priority for airlines, OTAs
By Mitra Sorrells | February 22, 2021
Trustly asked leaders from European OTAs and airlines about the strategies they intend to use to improve their relationship with travelers. Read More
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News / Startups
Jet-lag app creator Uplift Ventures closes $500K angel round
By Mitra Sorrells | February 19, 2021
Uplift Venture says it will use the money to develop the app and also a new solution for night shift workers. Read More
Questo unlocks $1.5M in funding, targets tours in more U.S. cities
News / Startups
Questo unlocks $1.5M in funding, targets tours in more U.S. cities
By Linda Fox | February 18, 2021
Questo is aiming for 200 cities by the end of 2021, growing from over 100 where it currently has games available. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Travis is a visual, collaborative platform for trip planning
By Mitra Sorrells | February 18, 2021
Travis is an Australia-based startup launched in January 2020 to help users find and share travel experiences. Read More
Felyx secures €24M investment round, Europe expansion beckons for scooter service
News / Online
Felyx secures €24M investment round, Europe expansion beckons for scooter service
By Kevin May | February 15, 2021
The latest injection of capital brings the total raised by the four-year-old company to just over €28 million. Read More
Luxury Escapes acquires Porter & Sail mobile concierge technology
News / Technology
Luxury Escapes acquires Porter & Sail mobile concierge technology
By Linda Fox | February 12, 2021
Caitlin Zaino, co-founder and CEO of Porter & Sail, joins Luxury Escapes as part of the acquisition of the mobile concierge technology. Read More
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News / Technology
Health passport standards, interoperability critical for revival of international travel
By Mitra Sorrells | February 12, 2021
During a panel discussion hosted by Plug and Play, industry leaders stressed the need for fast solutions to spur travel this summer. Read More
Lufthansa Innovation Hub spins off mobility startup RYDES, Porsche acquires stake
News / Startups
Lufthansa Innovation Hub spins off mobility startup RYDES, Porsche acquires stake
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2021
Lufthansa Group and Porsche are now minority stakeholders in the startup, with Porsche’s Forward31 venture arm acquiring a stake. Read More
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