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Finnair to go all-NDC by 2025

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | September 22, 2021

The airline plans to make the switch on all tickets and ancillary air products sold through travel agencies.... Read More

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Plusgrade gets boost from private equity to scale ancillary revenue solutions

By Jill Menze | September 21, 2021

Plusgrade helps airlines, cruise lines and rail operators manage and optimize revenue generated from seat upgrades and other premium services.... Read More

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Expedia Group brings loyalty programs into a single platform

By Kevin May | September 21, 2021

The company says all brands and products will be in the program, covering flights, hotels, alternative accommodation, car rentals, cruises and activities.... Read More

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VIDEO: New audiences and where to spend your travel marketing budget

By PhocusWire | September 21, 2021

Phocuswright managing director Pete Comeau discussed a range of marketing-related issues with Michael Shafrir, industry manager at Facebook, during the recent TravelTech Show 2021 online event.... Read More

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Tripadvisor revamps Plus, shifts discounts to cash-back

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2021

Just three months after launching in the U.S., Tripadvisor is shifting its primary benefit for Plus subscribers from discounts at booking to cash-back at check-in. ... Read More

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Big Asia Pacific travel market developments to know

By Phocuswright Research | September 20, 2021

The road to recovery is long and varies by market, especially as the more contagious Delta variant of the virus wreaks havoc across the region in 2021, hampering travel recovery.... Read More

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VIDEO: Building a future with equality at its heart

By PhocusWire | September 20, 2021

Speaking during Phocuswright’s Diversity in Leadership event, UN Women UK’s Simon Gallow explains why travel leaders need to focus on equality in their rebuilding efforts.... Read More

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Real estate firm JLL launches short-term rental platform

By Jill Menze | September 19, 2021

JLL Short Stays, powered by proptech company Lavanda, aims to rival Airbnb and Booking.com in the urban accommodations market.... Read More

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Emirates unveils Oculus virtual reality experience

By Linda Fox | September 17, 2021

The virtual reality technology enables passengers to explore the cockpit and view the cabins, first class experience and other onboard facilities.... Read More

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SoftBank leads $200M investment in serviced robotics company Keenon Robotics

By Jill Menze | September 17, 2021

The Chinese company says the Series D round is the largest round of funding to-date in the service robot field.... Read More

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CWT wipes out debt with recapitalization deal

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | September 16, 2021

The travel management company is getting $350 million in new equity funding and is eliminating almost $900 million in debt.... Read More

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Hopjump becomes SmarterTravel, raises $9.5M

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2021

SmarterTravel was one of eight companies acquired by Hopjump from Tripadvisor in 2020.... Read More

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Vrbo expands program to woo Airbnb hosts, claims thousands have already joined

By Kevin May | September 16, 2021

The Fast Start program began in the U.S. in March 2021 and is designed to help experienced hosts who haven't joined the site yet increase their visibility and earnings.... Read More

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VIDEO: How can the concept of hope help the travel industry thrive?

By PhocusWire | September 16, 2021

Speaking during Phocuswright's Diversity in Leadership event, Accenture's Blair Taylor explains how the "persistent reality of hope" can help corporations confront challenges and find solutions.... Read More