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News / Online
Business travel industry facing challenges outside of COVID
By Jill Menze | June 24, 2022
Travel managers and suppliers cite government policies and staffing shortages as challenges to recovery.... Read More
Gondola acquires Tour Boogie to help tour companies reach customers directly
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Gondola acquires Tour Boogie to help tour companies reach customers directly
By Kathryn Walson | June 24, 2022
With Tour Boogie’s software, Gondola will help tours and activities providers increase direct bookings.... Read More
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BD4 and NetMatch partnership drives personalization for travel companies
By Linda Fox | June 24, 2022
Neckermann in Belgium is using the technology and has seen increased conversions and spend.... Read More
WestJet to trial Zamna technology to accelerate passenger check-in
News / Technology
WestJet to trial Zamna technology to accelerate passenger check-in
By Mitra Sorrells | June 23, 2022
Zamna says this is the first example in North America of an airline using this type solution to verify international traveler data before airport arrival.... Read More
My Method... How Curacity heightened digital marketing revenue for Malibu Beach Inn
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My Method... How Curacity heightened digital marketing revenue for Malibu Beach Inn
By Curacity | June 23, 2022
Utilizing traditional creators - aka publishers - for Malibu Beach Inn, Curacity’s digital media brand partners generated valuable exposure for the property.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Stay Open turns empty buildings into pod hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | June 23, 2022
Stay Open creates pod hotels in vacant or underutilized office and retail space, while contributing proceeds to help unhoused people.... Read More
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Kiwi.com raises €100M to build on innovation
By Kathryn Walson | June 22, 2022
Kiwi plans to use the convertible bond funding to boost its customer experience and product innovation.   ... Read More
Airbnb highlights unique properties through funding campaign
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Airbnb highlights unique properties through funding campaign
By Linda Fox | June 22, 2022
The company is providing $100,000 each to 100 people to create a unique property.... Read More
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News / Distribution
WebBeds' Sun on rate parity, credit and distribution shifts
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 22, 2022
Global bedbank WebBeds is seeing strong recovery in both traditional and online channels.... Read More
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News / Technology
What Apple’s BNPL offering means for travel
By Jill Menze | June 22, 2022
Apple may be a major player entering the buy-now-pay-later field, but specialists in travel may have an advantage.... Read More
EasyGuide lands £1M for TV advertising push
News / Startups
EasyGuide lands £1M for TV advertising push
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2022
EasyGuide is a standalone entity offering tours and activities under the “easy” family of companies.... Read More
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News / Online
Omio raises $80M to fuel global expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | June 21, 2022
Omio says a surge in travel demand has boosted its booking to more than 140% above 2019 levels.  ... Read More
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News / Technology
Cryptocurrency platform Binance partners with Splyt for rides and experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2022
Binance is integrating ride-hailing and experiences from Splyt so users can book and pay with cryptocurrency.... Read More
Amex GBT, Shell team up for blockchain-based SAF program
News / Technology
Amex GBT, Shell team up for blockchain-based SAF program
By Rob Gill - BTN | June 20, 2022
Amex GBT, Shell and Accenture have launched Avelia, a "book-and-claim" platform for sourcing sustainable aviation fuel.... Read More
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News / Online
The evolution of digital advertising for travel
By Phocuswright Research | June 17, 2022
The digital advertising space for travel is in the midst of major changes, with bigger disruption around the corner.... Read More