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Opinion / Technology

Coronavirus is reshaping the airport experience of the future, part 1

By Omar Abou Faraj - Dubz | April 28, 2020

Airport technology and new customer interfaces can play a huge role in making the industry more resilient during a pandemic crisis, not to mention bringing in massive and sustainable operational and... Read More

News / Startups

How a trip-planning startup pivoted its model to jump on road-trip trend

By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2020

The company had been working on partnerships with automotive and airlines companies, but is now developing solutions for tourism agencies. Read More

News / Startups

Eddy Travels tops up pre-seed funding with €600,000

By Linda Fox | April 8, 2020

The investment was led by Practical Capital, with Open Circle Capital, Techstars Toronto and angel investors also participating. Read More

News / Technology

Health startup Air Doctor gets $7.8M to make medical care accessible for travelers

By Steven Lerner | April 1, 2020

With health becoming a major concern in the travel industry due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a marketplace that connects travelers with local doctors has landed its largest capital raise to date. Read More

News / Technology

Keeping communication channels open is critical for airlines during a crisis

By Linda Fox | March 23, 2020

15below CEO Nicholas Key discusses the role technology is playing in real-time communications with passengers, lessons learned from previous experiences and the need to meet customer expectations... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Trip.com Group's James Liang: Mobile apps could help to contain epidemics

By James Liang - Trip.com Group | March 20, 2020

Trip.com Group chairman James Liang explains how a mobile app could be used to address issues related to travel during crises such as the current one caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus. Read More

News / Online

Corporate travel on the front line of global incidents

By Linda Fox | March 18, 2020

The corporate travel industry has to deal with an increasing volume of incidents related to weather, terrorism - and now health - that impact travel. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Coronavirus and economic uncertainty: Technology strategies hoteliers should evaluate to weather the storm

By Matt Melymuka and Andrew Bartusiak - PeakSpan Capital | March 16, 2020

As operational budgets come under increasing scrutiny and hoteliers are forced to cut spending in various areas, forward-thinking organizations should consider increasing investment in strategic... Read More

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Changi Airport, Accenture create "digital factory" to improve airport experience and operations

By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2020

Changi Airport Group and Accenture operate a “digital factory” in the airport to improve the traveler experience and airport operations. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Freddy is changing city tours with augmented reality

By Steven Lerner | March 10, 2020

Freddy is an interactive augmented reality travel map, city guide and game designed for parents and children. Read More

News / Online

Ixigo moves deeper into bus travel with investment in GogoBus

By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2020

India-based online travel agency Ixigo is investing in the first round of funding for smart bus startup GogoBus. Read More

News / Technology

Digital identity solution Airside gets strategic investment from Amadeus Ventures

By Steven Lerner | March 5, 2020

For its first investment of 2020, Amadeus Ventures is backing mobile identity solution Airside for an undisclosed amount. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: American Express GBT on rogue spend, digital experience and content fragmentation

By Linda Fox | March 4, 2020

American Express GBT's Evan Konwiser, executive vice president of product and strategies, joins us in the PhocusWire Studio at Travel Technology Europe 2020. Read More

News / Technology

Limehome welcomes €21M in funding to grow apart-hotel concept

By Steven Lerner | March 2, 2020

Alternative accommodations provider Limehome has raised €21 million, bringing its total funding to date to €26 million. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Collinson's Phil Seward on co-brand cards, travel subscriptions and empowering consumers

By Jill Menze | February 27, 2020

Phil Seward, senior vice president of loyalty strategy, Americas, at Collinson, explains the evolution of the co-branded credit card, if subscription models in travel are viable and how brands can put... Read More

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