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Fetch.ai launches AI travel agents to reduce hotel booking distribution cost

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2021

Fetch.ai believes its AI agents can reduce distribution costs and protect hotels from security breaches.... Read More

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AirAsia calls itself an "OTA challenger" amid big digital travel ambitions

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2021

AirAsia.com is drawing on its 75 million customer base, loyalty program and joining the data dots to build its OTA.... Read More

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Buy-now-pay-later for travel service Affirm valued at $24B after IPO

By Kevin May | January 15, 2021

The company works with the likes of Expedia, Delta Vacations, Priceline, CheapOAir, Suiteness and others.... Read More

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Trivago acquires getaway online travel agency Weekend.com

By Kevin May | January 14, 2021

It is the first acquisition for Trivago since it bought TripBuddy, an AI-led personalization engine, in May 2018.... Read More

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Gett completes $115M round, plans global expansion

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2021

Gett, which aggregates ground transport for corporates, wants to continue to roll-out the platform worldwide.... Read More

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Expense management software SalesTrip raises $1.4M for U.S. expansion

By Jill Menze | January 14, 2021

London-based SalesTrip will use the funds to scale operations in the United States, continue to build out product integrations and increase demand across key markets.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Scattershot COVID rules place travel on uncertain path in 2021

By Jeri Clausing - Travel Weekly | January 14, 2021

2021 is supposed to be the year that a COVID-19 vaccine saves travel. But if the first week was any indication, it could be a long and unpredictable road.... Read More

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Kambr adds $3M in funding to accelerate airline revenue tech development

By Linda Fox | January 13, 2021

The investment comes from private equity investors and aviation industry veteran Michael Scheeringa.... Read More

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VIDEO: Using tech to go from overtourism to sustainable tourism

By PhocusWire | January 13, 2021

Now is the time for destinations to build strategies to manage the recovery and avoid some of the problems that developed as a result of too many tourists flooding popular areas.... Read More

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Book4Time secures growth investment from Serent Capital

By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2021

Founded in 2004, Book4Time manages booking, inventory and payment processing for hotels and resorts, as well as casinos, spas and fitness facilities.... Read More

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IATA Travel Pass digital health solution to be rolled out to major airlines in March

By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2021

Travel Pass is a mobile app that helps travelers to store and manage their verified certifications for COVID-19 tests or COVID-19 vaccines.... Read More

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TravelPerk expands U.S. presence with NexTravel acquisition

By Jill Menze | January 13, 2021

Barcelona-based travel management platform TravelPerk has acquired business travel platform NexTravel - its second acquisition to date.... Read More

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VIDEO: How COVID-19 accelerated digital transformation in travel

By PhocusWire | January 12, 2021

Rachel Barger, senior vice president of global enterprise sales at Cisco Systems, speaks about technology trends emerging from the periods of lockdown and what they mean for the travel industry.... Read More

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Research Spotlight: Meetings and events travelers eager to get back

By PhocusWire | January 12, 2021

According to a new report from Phocuswright Research, nine out of 10 travelers are willing to attend meetings and events even if COVID-19 still poses a threat.... Read More

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Uplift adds $68M credit line for travel payments service

By Linda Fox | January 11, 2021

Uplift sees pent-up demand for travel later in 2021 and is also looking to expand to other sectors.... Read More

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