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My Method... Travizory uses tech to screen arrivals
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My Method... Travizory uses tech to screen arrivals
By Jill Menze | May 31, 2022
The immediate priority was to try and streamline the health screening process.... Read More
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Amex GBT aims to accelerate growth with debut on public markets
By Mitra Sorrells | May 31, 2022
The newly combined company is known as Global Business Travel Group and trades under the symbol GBTG.... Read More
Beyonk, BookingHound join forces for U.K. experiences platform
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Beyonk, BookingHound join forces for U.K. experiences platform
By Jill Menze | May 27, 2022
Beyonk has acquired BookingHound in a “deal aimed to create the largest experiences booking platform... Read More
Qantas acquires 51% of travel packages business TripADeal
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Qantas acquires 51% of travel packages business TripADeal
By Linda Fox | May 26, 2022
The Australian carrier wants to boost its leisure offering to loyalty program members through the... Read More
eDreams Odigeo continues growing travel discount club
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eDreams Odigeo continues growing travel discount club
By Linda Fox | May 26, 2022
The OTA says it continues to make strong progress toward a target of 25 million subscription members... Read More
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WeTravel launches Women in Travel resource hub
By Jill Menze | May 26, 2022
WeTravel Academy’s Women in Travel vertical is designed to better support and represent individuals... Read More
MakeMyTrip narrows losses, looks to international recovery in 2022
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MakeMyTrip narrows losses, looks to international recovery in 2022
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2022
The OTA reported a full-year loss of $30 million for the year ending March 31, 2022, compared to $68... Read More
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In The Big Chair - Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures
By Jill Menze | May 25, 2022
Bruce Poon Tip founded small group adventure travel company G Adventures in 1990 and leads as CEO... Read More
Airbnb is shutting its China business
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Airbnb is shutting its China business
By Jill Menze | May 24, 2022
Airbnb will remove its Chinese listings this summer due to "costly and complex" operations.... Read More
How to increase bookings in a cookieless world
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How to increase bookings in a cookieless world
By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | May 24, 2022
Marketers must not only capture first-party data in a cookieless world but also activate it.... Read More
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