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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

News / Technology

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

News / Distribution

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

News / Technology

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

News / Online

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

News / Technology

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

News / Technology

New app aims to boost tourism in Puerto Rico, nearly one year after Hurricane Maria

By Mitra Sorrells | August 24, 2018

The Puerto Rico Tourism Company is partnering with hotel operations platform ALICE and Roca Marketing to bolster tourism on the island by enhancing communications between hotels and tourists. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Using data to help shift tours and activities from mobile-friendly to mobile-optimised

By Sponsored Content | August 21, 2018

Sponsored by Checkfront. The go-to statistic when discussing the potential of tours and activities comes from research which says the sector will be worth “$183 billion by 2020.” That sum repres Read More

News / Startups

Car-share service Getaround nails $300M funding round

By Mitra Sorrells | August 21, 2018

Getaround, a platform that provides instant and keyless carsharing, has secured $300 million in a Series D financing round led by SoftBank, with participation from Toyota Motor Corporation. Read More

News / Technology

Alipay enables paperless tax refund service for travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | August 21, 2018

China-based mobile payment platform Alipay is making it easier for its users to get tax refunds for purchases they make when they travel. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Using customer service as a growth tool for travel tech providers

By Lukas Hempel - BookingKit | August 20, 2018

The game for tour and activity software providers is decided by winning over new suppliers and monetizing them. Read More

Notated News / Technology

How an autonomous vehicle startup unicorn took a wrong turn

By Joshua Brustein and Mark Bergen - Bloomberg | August 15, 2018

Quanergy Systems found itself in the center of a sudden frenzy over self-driving cars in 2014. It makes lidar, which bounces lasers off objects to help autonomous cars know what’s nearby. Read More

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