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Google Search adds train bookings, eco-filters for hotel and air

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2022

Travelers can now book train tickets directly from Google Search and can filter hotel and flight results based on the property's eco-certification or a flight's emission data.... Read More

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CLEAR makes foray into hotels via Virdee partnership

By Jill Menze | September 20, 2022

The partnership between CLEAR and Virdee allows travelers to bypass the front desk and check in by showing a photo at a hotel kiosk.... Read More

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Air India growth plan includes focus on technology, sustainability

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2022

Air India is unveiling an ambitious growth plan that aims to increase its market share for domestic and international travel over the next five years.... Read More

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MisterFly Group rebrands as Digitrips in B2B push

September 20, 2022

MisterFly Group, now known as Digitrips, says 90% of its revenues are from B2B sales to more than 5,000 B2B clients.... Read More

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OYO looks to IPO again as results improve

By Linda Fox | September 19, 2022

The company initially filed its IPO documents with SEBI, the stock exchange of India, just under a year ago.... Read More

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TAKE A SURVEY: The outlook for tours and attractions

By PhocusWire | September 19, 2022

Phocuswright and Arival are conducting a survey on the outlook for tours, experiences and attractions.... Read More

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Ixigo, Amadeus latest to add new fintech and payment options

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2022

Insurance products and buy-now-pay-later options are becoming more widespread in travel.... Read More

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Rakuten India partners with InterGlobe Technology Quotient to develop travel tech solutions

By Kathryn Walson | September 16, 2022

Rakuten India will help ITQ grow its travel tech offerings through AI, augmented and virtual reality, blockchain and the Internet of Things.... Read More

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Travel planning app Orbzii acquires Pluto

By Kathryn Walson | September 15, 2022

Orbzii will take over ownership of Pluto’s mobile app, website and community of users.... Read More

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How payments can maximize the airline retailing opportunity

By Jill Menze | September 15, 2022

According to a new report from McKinsey, airlines stand to earn an additional $14 billion on top of the $40 billion airline retailing opportunity by strategically addressing payments.... Read More

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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts introduces mobile tipping app

By Kathryn Walson | September 15, 2022

Once a hotel opts-in to the béné platform, guests can tip the employee of their choice by scanning a QR code during their stay.... Read More

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Former CWT CEO joins Sonder's board of directors

By Angelique Platas - Business Travel News | September 15, 2022

Former CWT CEO Michelle Frymire has specific expertise in corporate travel, which Sonder in recent months has identified as a “huge opportunity."... Read More

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Eric Hart departs Expedia Group, Williams-Sonoma exec named CFO

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2022

Hart will be replaced by Julie Whalen, who most recently was executive vice president and chief financial officer of Williams-Sonoma and has been a member of Expedia Group's board of directors.... Read More

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Guesty expands hotel offerings with acquisition of YieldPlanet

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2022

Guesty is also launching a new Distribution Hub that adds direct connections with Hopper, Trip.com, Marriott Homes & Villas and Google’s hotel and vacation rental search products.... Read More

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My Method... How Staycity went from pen and paper to tech-driven operations

By Lloyd Green - Staycity | September 14, 2022

Staycity enlisted Optii Solutions to help the hotel company improve productivity and efficiency across housekeeping and operations.... Read More

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