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RootRez raises $1.8M to launch lodging e-commerce software in new markets

By Jill Menze | October 13, 2022

Founded in 2015, Utah-based RootRez provides destination tourism organizations with a fully customizable white-label booking engine to help drive local economic demand.... Read More

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Can tech help travel brands meet growing expectations?

By Alfred Siew - Techgoondu | October 13, 2022

Travel executives from Agoda, Klook and more discuss why the industry must work harder to deliver new experiences.... Read More

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TripActions raises $304M for further expansion

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2022

The funds consist of $154 million in equity provided by new and existing investors combined with a $150 million capital structure investment led by Coatue.... Read More

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Standardized data key to air industry sustainability

By Kathryn Walson | October 12, 2022

ATPCO panelists say sustainable aviation initiatives can only work with transparency and industry standardization.... Read More

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American Airlines and Black Enterprise hold hackathon for students of HBCUs

By Jill Menze | October 12, 2022

The BE Smart Hackathon, hosted by American Airlines, brought together more than 100 students from 19 historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).... Read More

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Q&A: Travel Technology Association on DOT transparency proposals

By Robert Sik - Travel Weekly | October 12, 2022

Stewart Alvarez, president of the Travel Technology Association discusses how the DOT's proposal around disclosing ancillary fees might affect members.... Read More

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Delta Invests $60M in air taxi company Joby Aviation

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | October 12, 2022

The carrier plans to use electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for home-to-airport transportation.... Read More

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ATPCO commits to move industry to 80% dynamic fares by 2026

By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2022

ATPCO estimates that approximately 15% of fares in the market today are dynamically generated.... Read More

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Google adds new tools to help tours and attractions operators target customers

By Kathryn Walson | October 11, 2022

Google Maps now displays ticket prices for attractions to help people quickly compare prices across different partners.... Read More

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Airbnb sees big opportunity in Asia's digital nomad market

By Luke Clark - CP5 | October 11, 2022

Airbnb has made a calculated bet on the long-stay worker-traveler niche, but a few things need to be in place first.... Read More

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AirDNA names Demi Horvat as new CEO

By Jill Menze | October 10, 2022

Horvat, who joined AirDNA as chief operating officer in March, succeeds founder Scott Shatford, who joins the board as director.... Read More

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Bob W continues buying spree, acquires KOTI

By Linda Fox | October 10, 2022

The acquisition of Finland-based KOTI is Bob W’s second this year following its acquisition of Estonishing Stays in May.... Read More

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Phocuswright Conference 2022: A conversation with Tripadvisor’s new CEO

By PhocusWire | October 10, 2022

Matt Goldberg sits down for his first interview as Tripadvisor CEO during The Phocuswright Conference in November.... Read More

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Travel brands laser in on mobile experience in India

By Kathryn Walson | October 10, 2022

An ever-growing number of consumers in India are making purchases through mobile platforms. This trend is leading travel brands to heighten their focus on mobile.... Read More

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Travello poised for further acquisitions following £5.7M investment

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2022

Australia-based Travello will use the funds to strengthen its position in the destination as well as take advantage of the pent-up demand for travel experiences as the industry recovers.... Read More

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