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Tour operators frustrated with new national parks reservation system

By Nicole Edenedo - Travel Weekly | July 27, 2022

A well-intended measure to promote sustainability is backfiring, causing tour operators to lose bookings.... Read More

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Hopper, Trivago and Etraveli on innovating from the middle

By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, the travel intermediaries discussed innovation strategies, mergers and acquisitions and economic challenges.... Read More

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Consumer demand fuels $70B airport mobility opportunity

By Jill Menze | July 26, 2022

Travelers say they are open to booking airport mobility from their flight or travel vendors, though they’re often unaware of options.... Read More

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Spotnana raises $75M Series B to grow cloud-based travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2022

Since its launch last fall, Spotnana says it has added several corporate customers, including Brex, as well as TMCs and technology partners using its system. ... Read More

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Alaska Airlines launches electronic bag tags to streamline check-in

By Kathryn Walson | July 25, 2022

The electronic bag tags can be activated up to 24 hours before a flight via the Alaska Airlines app.... Read More

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Lastminute.com plans CEO search, appoints interim amid COVID fraud probe

By Mitra Sorrells | July 25, 2022

The investigation into Cannavale, Bertoli and two other executives relates to alleged misuse of COVID aid totaling $29.5 million over two years. ... Read More

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Qstay lands $6.5M to accelerate hospitality concept growth

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2022

The Dubai-based hospitality concept wants to have more than 600 vacation rental units by the end of 2023.... Read More

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Consumers willing to pay more for inclusive travel choices

By Jill Menze | July 25, 2022

According to a new study, seven in 10 consumers are willing to pay more for a destination, lodging or transportation option that is more inclusive to all types of travelers.... Read More

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My Method... How RemoteDream used Impala to fast forward its launch

By Joeri Nanov - RemoteDream | July 22, 2022

RemoteDream curates properties targeting digital nomads with the help of Impala's API.... Read More

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Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia steps back from operating role

By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2022

Gebbia says he's making the move to pursue new ventures, including “a complementary product to Airbnb” - and his upcoming role as a new father. ... Read More