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Boost for biometrics as airlines and airports plan ID management investment

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2018

Sita's latest IT report reveals investment from airports and airlines in biometric ID management. Read More

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Kayak adds AR-powered bag measurement tool, Siri Shortcuts to mobile app

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2018

Kayak wants to help travelers have confidence their carry-on bags meet airline restrictions. Read More

Booking.com ODX blockchain internet marketplace

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Booking.com will give data to consumers in emerging markets to access its site

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2018

Booking.com has signed on to try a new blockchain-based data marketplace aimed at helping brands connect with users in emerging markets. Read More

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Back in the offline world, part 3: Tours and activities

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2018

2018 may be remembered as a tipping point for the digitization of the tours and activities sector within the global travel industry. Read More

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Hilton’s new in-app guide offers tips from hotel employees

By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2018

Hilton is adding location-based recommendations for food, nightlight, shopping and activities to its Hilton Honors mobile app. Read More

News / Startups

Beekeeper picks up $13M to grow hotel employee communication platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2018

Beekeper, a platform that provides real-time, two-way communication among all employees in a hotel has raised an additional $13 million as a part of its Series A extension round. Read More

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Trainline's voice app uses Twitter data to communicate rail disruptions

By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2018

Train operators are the first to know about service disruptions, and now independent ticket retailer Trainline is tapping into that knowledge to keep commuters better informed. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Criton drags and drops app tools into hotels

By Kevin May | September 11, 2018

With 28 full-time employees and expansion to London, Criton is ambitious with its plan to give hotels the tools to create their own mobile applications. Read More

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Intra-EU roaming charges are under control, fair use policies permitting

By Viewpoints | September 10, 2018

This is a viewpoint by Chris Koeneman, senior vice president strategic solutions for MOBI. After legislation came into effect last summer, international travelers were granted a reprieve from inter Read More

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Ride-hailing companies Lyft, Taxify launch e-scooter rental

By Mitra Sorrells | September 6, 2018

Two of the worlds largest on-demand transportation companies are getting into the e-scooter business. Read More

News / Online

Upsell conversion, mobile communication top list of opportunities for hoteliers

By Mitra Sorrells | September 5, 2018

A new survey of hoteliers in the United States, Canada, Western Europe and Southeast Asia has found the majority are missing the opportunity to generate revenue through upselling. Read More

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Virgin Atlantic crew get Dreamliner lessons via augmented reality

By Linda Fox | September 4, 2018

Virgin Atlantic uses augmented reality to help crew familarize themselves with the Boeing 787. Read More

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How purchasing trends, trip motivations and booking behaviors differ across four markets

By Phocuswright Research | August 31, 2018

It's critical for travel companies to understand the consumer behaviors and preferences that influence purchase decisions. Commissioned by Google, Phocuswright recently published a series of reports on... Read More

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Air Canada admits app security breach could hit thousands of passenger profiles

By Linda Fox | August 30, 2018

Air Canada says about 1% of its 1.7 million app users may be affected by last week's data breach Read More

News / Online

Online travel bookings booming in China, India, driven by millennials

By Mitra Sorrells | August 29, 2018

Digital travel sales in China and India are far outpacing the rest of the world and that is expected to continue for the next several years. Read More

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