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Skyscanner, Expedia, Hopper on need for transparency in travel retailing
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October 14, 2020
At an ATPCO virtual event, product managers from the three companies shared how they are adapting to the new needs of customers....
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Cover Genius raises $12M as COVID accelerates need for insurance tech
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October 14, 2020
King River Capital led the round, which will help the insurance technology specialist expand its product suite and partner network....
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Operto appoints Steven Davis as CEO, Michael Driedger goes back to eco roots
By Kevin May
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October 13, 2020
Davis joins from Slalom Capital, a finance house that he ran and co-founded from October 2018, with outgoing boss Michael Driedger leaving to refocus on his original eco-friendly building company....
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American Express GBT acquires 30SecondsToFly to boost corporate traveler experience
By Linda Fox
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October 13, 2020
American Express GBT says the acquisition of 30SecondsToFly will enable it to offer more self-service options to travelers....
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VIDEO: Understanding a new world for tours in travel
By Kevin May
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October 13, 2020
Will tour operators be left behind or find a new purpose? And will the world of connected local tours and activities revive completely? Brands operating in this space are trying their best to figure things out, week by week....
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VIDEO: Travelers fear catching virus, losing money amid COVID pandemic
By Mitra Sorrells
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October 13, 2020
At least two-thirds of respondents say they worry they may contract COVID-19 during travel or while in a destination....
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Via acquires Fleetonomy, expands into logistics and delivery
By Jill Menze
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October 12, 2020
Car-share service Via has acquired fleet-management software provider Fleetonomy in a bid to expand its footprint into logistics and delivery....
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Thayer Ventures creates offshoot to raise $175M via an IPO
By Kevin May
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October 12, 2020
The IPO move for the subsidiary will give it the opportunity to merge or acquire businesses that would benefit from access to the public markets....
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Treebo Hotels raises $6M to boost its SaaS business
By Linda Fox
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October 12, 2020
Existing investors Matrix Partners India, SAIF Partners, Bertelsmann India Investments and Ward Ferry Management made up the latest cash injection in the budget hotel platform....
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10 learnings from 10 months of seismic changes in the travel industry
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October 12, 2020
Travel industry executives give their views on recovery in the travel industry at WebInTravel's TravelZero.0 event....
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Sounding Off: Sustainability efforts in travel can't be all talk, little action
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October 9, 2020
Sustainability needs to remain firmly on the corporate agenda and travelers must vote with their wallets, supporting those with solid green strategies....
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Airlines begin trialing “CommonPass” digital health passport
By Mitra Sorrells
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October 9, 2020
United Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airlines are testing a new app that stores and verifies a traveler’s COVID-19 test status....
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VIDEO: How travel companies can create a more “equal and human” workplace
By Mitra Sorrells
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October 9, 2020
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Festive Road's Caroline Strachan shares three concepts employers should keep in mind to create an inclusive workplace....
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Ciirus launches HomeBeds bedbank for vacation rental homes
By Jill Menze
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October 9, 2020
The vacation rental software company says it’s the industry’s first direct, exclusive bedbank for short-term rentals....
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VIDEO: Travel businesses in Asia spot pockets of recovery
By Linda Fox
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October 8, 2020
Domestic travel is recovering across Asia but experts believe a vaccine is key to international travel, in both the leisure and business segments....
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