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Uber puts $150M into South Korean mobility partnership

By Kevin May | October 20, 2020

T Map Mobility (SK Telecom's mobility wing) will integrate its network of drivers and mapping technology with Uber's ride-hailing platform. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Big Tech is eyeing the travel industry again with autonomous vehicle push

By Alex Bainbridge - Autoura | October 20, 2020

If the OTAs don't get involved now, tourist ground transportation and vehicle-based sightseeing will be handed over to Big Tech and it won't ever come back to the OTA's collective sphere of influence on... Read More

News / Startups

Casai lands $48M for its smart rental apartment platform

By Linda Fox | October 15, 2020

Investment in the Mexico-based company includes a partnership with TriplePoint Capital for a debt facility of up to $25 million. Read More

News / Online

Getaround raises $140M as revenue doubles during COVID

By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2020

Having now raised $600 million in total, Getaround says it will work toward reaching profitability. Read More

News / Distribution

Skyscanner, Expedia, Hopper on need for transparency in travel retailing

By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2020

At an ATPCO virtual event, product managers from the three companies shared how they are adapting to the new needs of customers. Read More

News / Startups

American Express GBT acquires 30SecondsToFly to boost corporate traveler experience

By Linda Fox | October 13, 2020

American Express GBT says the acquisition of 30SecondsToFly will enable it to offer more self-service options to travelers. Read More

News / Technology

Airlines begin trialing “CommonPass” digital health passport

By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2020

United Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airlines are testing a new app that stores and verifies a traveler’s COVID-19 test status. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 45 - Jochen Engert of FlixBus

By PhocusWire | October 8, 2020

From buses to now trains, FlixBus has grown quickly in its short history since 2011. The Germany-based company's co-founder and CEO tells the story to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More

News / Technology

How airlines are scrambling to provide passengers with touchless technology

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2020

Minimum viable product has taken on a new meaning for airlines as they rush to meet the need for contactless solutions. But how do carriers work out what to prioritize? Read More

News / Online

Expedia, Agoda, Traveloka, Ixigo on opportunities and challenges post-COVID

By Mitra Sorrells | October 2, 2020

The four online travel agencies are finding new ways to serve their primarily domestic audiences and remain relevant while travel volumes are down. Read More

News / Distribution

KKday raises $75M Series C to grow new tour and activity product

By Mitra Sorrells | September 29, 2020

KKday launched its new booking management platform, Rezio, in March and says it has servied 150,000 customers as the demand for local experiences grows. Read More

News / Technology

Touchless tech: Cruise lines adapt to prepare for a healthy return to sailing

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2020

While cruising remains on hold for many lines, companies are finding news ways to add contactless solutions into the guest experience to minimize risk in the future. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: How a pandemic has heightened the need for automation in airlines

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2020

Startups offering tech that enables passengers to rebook themselves, as well as gives carriers a better picture of what's happening, already existed - but the pandemic has thrust the need for... Read More