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Paul Abbott gets top American Express GBT job as CEO Anderson steps down

By Linda Fox | September 20, 2019

Abbott comes from a chief commercial officer role within payments at American Express and has been on the board at the business travel unit for four years.... Read More

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VIDEO: JetBlue Tech Ventures on investment pillars, larger checks and non-travel entrepreneurs

By Linda Fox | September 20, 2019

JetBlue Technology Ventures has 24 startups in the portfolio that are seeking to address pain points across the wider business and the customer experience.... Read More

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India’s Paytm invests $35M to expand its travel business

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2019

Indian e-commerce giant Paytm says it will invest about $35 million in its travel business over the next six months.... Read More

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Airbnb says it will IPO in 2020

By Kevin May | September 19, 2019

A listing of Airbnb on the public markets will, following those for Uber and Lyft during 2019, be one of the most eagerly awaited IPOs in the travel industry in years.... Read More

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Sojern launches co-op marketing program for DMOs and local businesses

By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2019

Sojern's new Digital Co-Op Program is intended to help DMOs create campaigns in collaboration with local hotels and attractions.... Read More

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Loyalty programs still the biggest ancillary earner for most airlines

By Linda Fox | September 19, 2019

The latest study of airline ancillary revenue reveals those earning the most for extras such as legroom, meals and bags.... Read More

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VIDEO: Air New Zealand on using a destination to ride the marketing wave

By Kevin May | September 19, 2019

The airline has worked with national tourism groups, movie producers and actors to put New Zealand's recent role as a hub for film making at the center of its marketing.... Read More

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Airbnb will invest $25M in affordable housing and small businesses

By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2019

Airbnb is investing $25 million in affordable housing and small businesses in San Francisco and Los Angeles.... Read More

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AvantStay locks in $20M in funding, looks to expand short-term rental portfolio

By Linda Fox | September 18, 2019

AvantStay is looking to bring in more properties for its short-term rentals for groups concept following $20 million in funding.... Read More

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Lavanda houses $5M capital raise as real estate and hospitality get closer

By Kevin May | September 17, 2019

The U.K.-based company had previously raised two angels tranches in the $1.5 million range in 2016 and 2017.... Read More

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Marriott tightens reins on wholesale rates by tapping Expedia to manage distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2019

Expedia Group and Marriott International have signed an agreement that makes Expedia Group the single gateway and redistributor for Marriott wholesale inventory. ... Read More

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Trust and finding the right option are top traveler frustrations online

By Linda Fox | September 17, 2019

Trust issues and lengthy search processes are the top frustrations for travelers in Travelport's Global Digital Traveler study.... Read More

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Holidu raises €40M to target new markets and boost Bookiply distribution platform

By Kevin May | September 17, 2019

The round eclipses the $20 million brought in by HomeToGo in April 2016 and the $35 million for the ill-fated Tripping in the same year.... Read More

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TripAdvisor shares fake review data in new “Transparency Report”

By Mitra Sorrells | September 16, 2019

TripAdvisor has created its first "Review Transparency Report" detailing its processes and rate of fraud detection.... Read More

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VIDEO: Air France KLM on sales across social, China and being where customers are

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2019

PhocusWire spoke to Air France-KLM vice president of digital strategy Guido van Til about the social media strategy across the airlines and staying on top of digital developments.... Read More

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