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15below gets investment from LDC to accelerate growth

By Mitra Sorrells | March 1, 2024

Founded in 2000, 15below currently works with more than 60 airlines, rail operators, travel agencies and TMCs and partners with Amadeus and Navitaire.... Read More

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Amex GBT looks to drive AI across organization and beyond

By Linda Fox | February 29, 2024

The AI initiative is seeking to adopt AI technologies and will work across four areas of the company: traveler care, finance, engineering and enabling a modern workplace.... Read More

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STR industry faces new rules in Europe; Airbnb welcomes change

By Morgan Hines | February 29, 2024

The short-term rental industry will have 24 months to comply with new industry regulations to be implemented across Europe.... Read More

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Expedia, Booking, Amadeus join forces to address digital travel regulations

By Yeoh Siew Hoon – Web in Travel | February 29, 2024

The Global Travel Tech also includes eDreams Odigeo, Travelport and Skyscanner. They seek to address global concerns around anticipated regulatory changes affecting digital travel platforms. ... Read More

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AirAsia integrates fintech ancillaries from Hopper B2B solution HTS

By Mitra Sorrells | February 29, 2024

The new "cancel for any reason" option will launch later this year for customers that book non-refundable fares on the AirAsia MOVE app and at airasia.com.... Read More

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Vacasa lays off 5%, COO Banczak leaving as company acknowledges challenges ahead

By Mitra Sorrells | February 28, 2024

Vacasa's bookings dropped for the third straight quarter in Q4 2023, and the company ended the year with its inventory down 5%.... Read More

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Amadeus 2023 revenue hits €5.4B, expects growth from Vision-Box acquisition

By Linda Fox | February 28, 2024

Amadeus revenue in Q4 increased 18% to almost €1.4 billion with EBITDA up 18% to €469 million and a 47% increase in profit to €210 million.... Read More

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IAG makes massive e-SAF purchase from Twelve in sustainability effort

By Morgan Hines | February 28, 2024

International Airlines Group has entered a 14-year contract with Twelve, purchasing 260 million gallons of an alternative, sustainable fuel to power five European airlines.... Read More

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Capital One Travel expands inventory with vacation rentals from AvantStay, Boutiq

By Derek Catron | February 28, 2024

Capital One Travel is powered by HTS, Hopper's B2B division, which included vacation rentals from Vrbo until last summer when Expedia Group pulled its inventory from Hopper.... Read More

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Spotlight on 3 technology trends in corporate travel

By Linda Fox | February 27, 2024

Recent reports and business travel execs highlight advances in AI, personalization and expense management as the trends to watch.... Read More

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Rezdy-Checkfront-Regiondo booking system rollup sees management shakeup

By Douglas Quinby and Bruce Rosard – Arival | February 26, 2024

The previous leadership from Rezdy and Checkfront have left the company as details emerge about the combined entity of reservation systems for tour and activity operators. ... Read More

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Culture Trip website sold to U.S. media company

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2024

U.S. media company U.S. News & World Report has boosted its existing travel content services with the acquisition of theculturetrip.com website.... Read More

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Expedia Group to reduce headcount by up to 1,500

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2024

With its technology transformation completed, Expedia is looking to reduce overheads with job cuts underway.... Read More

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Who’s using generative AI in travel - and for what?

By Phocuswright Research | February 26, 2024

Phocuswright's consumer travel surveys provide insights into travelers' awareness of and attitudes toward generative artificial intelligence.... Read More

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What happens when travelers find tours too authentic?

By Morgan Hines | February 26, 2024

An “authentic” experience that included a fried dog in a local market set off a lively discussion of what responsibilities tour operators — and travelers — bear when encountering unfamiliar cultures.... Read More

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