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Blockchain-based OTA Travala enables direct connection for airline content

By Mitra Sorrells | September 1, 2022

Travala is now accessing airline content directly through the NDC standard. Read More

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eDreams Odigeo reports "all-time records" in bookings and revenue

By Linda Fox | August 31, 2022

Spain-based eDreams Odigeo says its performance is predominantly driven by its Prime subscription service. Read More

News / Online

OTAs see marketing efficiency improvement in Q2

By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2022

Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb all increased their marketing spend in Q2 of this year compared to 2021, but it decreased as a percentage of revenue. Read More

News / Online

Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships

By Linda Fox | August 29, 2022

With Evolve, Hopper Homes adds about 24,000 properties to its supply. Read More

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Celitech raises $1.2M to expand eSIM service coverage areas

By Kathryn Walson | August 29, 2022

Founded in 2018, Celitech’s proprietary API enables travel businesses to offer co-branded eSIM service that can be bundled with other products. Read More

Interview / Technology

STARTUP STAGE: Chain4Travel prepares to launch blockchain run by travel industry

By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022

Founded by Peakwork CEO Ralf Usbeck, Chain4Travel is the facilitator of the Camino consortium blockchain and has more than 50 supporters from the travel industry. Read More

News / Online

Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights

By Linda Fox | August 26, 2022

Google has drawn criticism for changing how it calculates the environmental impact of flights. Read More

News / Online

Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl

By Linda Fox | August 25, 2022

Grab, Flight Centre and Swvl are reporting strong results amid travel industry recovery. Read More

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Vacasa appoints ex-Egencia’s Rob Greyber as CEO

By Jill Menze | August 24, 2022

Rob Greyber, who previously served as president of Egencia, replaces current Vacasa chief executive Matt Roberts. Read More

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Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability

By Linda Fox | August 24, 2022

The travel industry remains positive despite investor warnings, rising inflation and a looming recession. Read More

Opinion / Online

Five steps for hotels to recession-proof their websites

By Michael J. Goldrich - The Hotels Network | August 23, 2022

Despite a strong summer, a recession is looming, and hoteliers should prepare their direct channels now. Read More

News / Distribution

Citi launches new travel platform with Booking.com

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2022

This is just the latest of many announcements in the past year from banks and financial firms launching or updating their travel offerings – a sure sign they see travel as a valued offering for their... Read More

News / Online

Despegar Q2 gross bookings reach $1.1B, in line with Q2 2019

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2022

Despegar's adjusted EBITDA in the quarter was $10.6 million – the third consecutive positive quarter for the company. Read More

News / Technology

Is travel taking the wrong approach to personalization?

By Linda Fox | August 17, 2022

Personalization in travel should be about creating segments from individuals, not the other way around. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How DID and SSI will transform the travel experience market

By Bill Carroll - Marketing Economics | August 17, 2022

In the next decade, decentralized identifiers and self-sovereign identity will dramatically change travel for consumers, suppliers and intermediaries. Read More

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