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Thailand OTA Traveligo gets $25M, rebrands to Gother
News / Online
Thailand OTA Traveligo gets $25M, rebrands to Gother
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | November 1, 2023
As part of its rebranding and expansion, Traveligo will partner with TakeMeTour, an online marketplace for tours and activities in Thailand. Read More
AirAsia holding company seeks U.S. listing for Capital A International
News / Online
AirAsia holding company seeks U.S. listing for Capital A International
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023
The business combination would see Capital A International, a new investment and strategic development company, become a stand-alone public company in the United States. Read More
MakeMyTrip makes gains across air ticketing, hotels as travel demand remains high
News / Online
MakeMyTrip makes gains across air ticketing, hotels as travel demand remains high
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2023
The Gurugram, India-based business attributed its revenue gains for the quarter to elevated travel demand. Read More
Could company-paid leisure travel be a new distribution channel?
Opinion / Distribution
Could company-paid leisure travel be a new distribution channel?
By Emilie Dumont – Digitrips | October 31, 2023
Some corporations now incentivize employees by paying for holidays – could this trend could be a new B2B2C sales channel for the travel industry? Read More
SEO Travel sets up accelerator for SME businesses
News / Startups
SEO Travel sets up accelerator for SME businesses
By Linda Fox | October 27, 2023
The eight-week Travel Growth Accelerator program is looking to recruit 10 small- to medium-sized businesses. Read More
Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
Opinion / Online
Travel customer service resilience in the age of climate disruption
By Jeffrey Katz – Journera | October 27, 2023
While the increasing frequency of climate-related disruptions is inevitable, severely disappointed customers are not. Travel providers have access to the data that enables a real-time, proactive... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: FinMont seeks to help airline and OTA revenues take off
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: FinMont seeks to help airline and OTA revenues take off
By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2023
FinMont helps travel merchants optimize their payment strategy by reducing the overall payment cost and increasing the acceptance rate globally. Read More
How airline tech “advances” are setting back our end consumers
Opinion / Technology
How airline tech “advances” are setting back our end consumers
By Sebastien Gibergues | October 26, 2023
While airlines have smartly upgraded their retailing capabilities — but at a cost to other players in the field, including consumers. Read More
Tripadvisor launches new AI travel planning features
News / Online
Tripadvisor launches new AI travel planning features
By Morgan Hines | October 24, 2023
Tripadvisor is rolling out AI-generated hotel reviews for some oft-reviewed locations. Read More
Google bringing price comparison to vacation rental searches
News / Online
Google bringing price comparison to vacation rental searches
By Derek Catron | October 24, 2023
  Users who search Google and click through to a specific property will now be able to compare costs from multiple travel sites on which the property is listed. Just don’t expect to find Airbnb or... Read More
General Atlantic acquires stake in travel distribution platform TBO
News / Distribution
General Atlantic acquires stake in travel distribution platform TBO
By Linda Fox | October 23, 2023
TBO's platform simplifies travel for suppliers across the hotel, airline, car rental and other segments by connecting them with buyers via its platform. Read More
Expedia Group announces Air Miles, Afterpay partnerships
News / Online
Expedia Group announces Air Miles, Afterpay partnerships
By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2023
Expedia Group continues B2B growth measures with two new partnerships. Read More
TripStack onboards NokAir for virtual interlining technology
News / Technology
TripStack onboards NokAir for virtual interlining technology
By Linda Fox | October 19, 2023
The technology, called Self Connect for Airlines, enables carriers to retain customers who come to an airline website seeking a destination that the airline does not serve. Read More
Booking, Expedia, Tripadvisor form coalition to fight fake reviews
News / Online
Booking, Expedia, Tripadvisor form coalition to fight fake reviews
By Derek Catron | October 17, 2023
The coalition, which also includes Amazon, Glassdoor and Trustpilot, seeks to work together on developing common standards and best practices to root out fake reviews and ensure consumers can make... Read More
Hopper’s APAC B2C team axed amid cuts of 250 jobs
News / Online
Hopper’s APAC B2C team axed amid cuts of 250 jobs
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | October 13, 2023
As part of its recent cuts, Hopper has eliminated its B2C team in Asia Pacific, while keeping its B2B team intact. Read More
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