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Camping World acquires Nomad Reservations, boosts data access
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Camping World acquires Nomad Reservations, boosts data access
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2021
    The recreational vehicle retailer says the acquisition boosts its data capabilities by providing it with unique data points on the customer’s forthcoming trips.... Read More
FPG acquires rival TSA Solutions to expand hotel tech and revenue optimization tools
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FPG acquires rival TSA Solutions to expand hotel tech and revenue optimization tools
By Kevin May | April 28, 2021
The deal is being touted as a means for FPG to bolster its portfolio of services in hospitality, previously including hotel software, front desk services and revenue optimization.... Read More
VIDEO: Brian Solis on a new age for customer engagement in travel
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VIDEO: Brian Solis on a new age for customer engagement in travel
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2021
He shares his perspective on the evolution of social media and the development of new tactics and, more importantly, requirements around customer engagement.... Read More
Lyft offloads self-driving car unit to Toyota
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Lyft offloads self-driving car unit to Toyota
By Jill Menze | April 27, 2021
Lyft is selling its self-driving vehicle division to Woven Planet Holdings, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, for $550 million.... Read More
Guesty raises $50M as spotlight remains on short-term rental sector
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Guesty raises $50M as spotlight remains on short-term rental sector
By Jill Menze | April 27, 2021
In addition to the funding round, Guesty has announced it has also acquired software company Your Porter.... Read More
VIDEO: Aviation execs on recovery strategies when there is no playbook
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VIDEO: Aviation execs on recovery strategies when there is no playbook
By PhocusWire | April 27, 2021
Airlines and their partners have to consider numerous options as they attempt to get aircraft back in the skies and put passengers onboard.... Read More
WTTC Global Summit: Clarity, certainty and collaboration keys to travel recovery
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WTTC Global Summit: Clarity, certainty and collaboration keys to travel recovery
By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2021
More than 600 leaders from travel, tourism, government and the private sector are gathered for the World Travel and Tourism Council's Global Summit in Cancun, the organization's first in-person event since 2019.... Read More
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TripAbrood adds £645,000 in seed funding for AI-powered assistant
By Linda Fox | April 26, 2021
Family travel assistant TripAbrood plans to use its latest funding to launch its product to the U.K. market.... Read More
Ryanair steps up direct strategy with Price Checker tool
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Ryanair steps up direct strategy with Price Checker tool
By Linda Fox | April 26, 2021
The airline is also putting a "Verified Seal" on its website and mobile app to show users they are booking direct.... Read More
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Dutch electric mobility startup raises €50M for international expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | April 23, 2021
GO Sharing will add new markets as well as e-bikes and electric cars.... Read More
Sounding Off: A big deal for some is not a big deal for all
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Sounding Off: A big deal for some is not a big deal for all
By PhocusWire | April 23, 2021
Annoying as it might be for smaller players, the likes of Expedia Group and the mega-brands in the market arguably have the resources to embark on major projects in tandem with other developments.... Read More
Vancouver Airport creates technology testbed for new revenue streams
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Vancouver Airport creates technology testbed for new revenue streams
By Linda Fox | April 23, 2021
The Canadian airport is looking at ways to leverage its assets differently while much of its operations remains on hold because of the pandemic.... Read More
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United Airlines upgrades health pass features of its app
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 23, 2021
United's platform now offers the ability to schedule tests and have results directly verified through its Travel-Ready Center on web and mobile.... Read More
Future-Proofing Travel: Emily Weiss of Accenture
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Future-Proofing Travel: Emily Weiss of Accenture
By PhocusWire | April 23, 2021
Our guest for this episode of Future-Proofing Travel is Emily Weiss, managing director and global travel industry lead at Accenture.... Read More
Tripadvisor's Viator to provide activity content to Booking.com
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Tripadvisor's Viator to provide activity content to Booking.com
By Kevin May | April 22, 2021
The partnership will begin with content for North America and Europe, with other destinations to come over the course of 2021.... Read More