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Online travel platforms tapping into business travel rebound
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Online travel platforms tapping into business travel rebound
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2024
While Booking.com for Business has struck up some new partnerships, other OTAs are building out their... Read More
Gen Z, millennials less interested in loyalty travel, OAG survey finds
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Gen Z, millennials less interested in loyalty travel, OAG survey finds
By Morgan Hines | June 7, 2024
OAG’s North American survey included 2,000 travelers with intent to analyze services including rewards... Read More
Payments firm Nium raises $50 million in Series E
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Payments firm Nium raises $50 million in Series E
By Morgan Hines | June 5, 2024
Nium intends to use the funding to hire top tier talent, fuel global network expansion, push product... Read More
International business travel declining amid inflation, report finds
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International business travel declining amid inflation, report finds
By D.J. Catron | June 5, 2024
HotelHub analyzed 15 million hotel bookings dating back to 2022, revealing an uncertain business... Read More
India-based online travel agency Ixigo will open IPO Monday
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India-based online travel agency Ixigo will open IPO Monday
By Mitra Sorrells | June 4, 2024
The IPO includes an issuance of fresh shares worth about $14.5 million and the sale of nearly 67... Read More
Crafting a connected traveler strategy through omnichannel personalization
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Crafting a connected traveler strategy through omnichannel personalization
By Michelle Bruno | June 4, 2024
Travel brands seeking to evolve their customer relationships should begin by assessing their existing... Read More
With “innovationism” as its new philosophy, Trip.com Group comes roaring back
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With “innovationism” as its new philosophy, Trip.com Group comes roaring back
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 3, 2024
At its event last week, Trip.com Group leadership outlined the company's goal to be the number one OTA... Read More
Let’s create travel technology solutions to be proud of this Pride Month
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Let’s create travel technology solutions to be proud of this Pride Month
By Janis Dzenis – WayAway | June 3, 2024
The technology industry has made enormous advances in innovation in just the past few years. If this... Read More
5 noteworthy stats about U.K. travelers
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5 noteworthy stats about U.K. travelers
By Phocuswright Research | June 3, 2024
Phocuswright’s U.K. Consumer Travel Report 2024, based on a survey of British leisure travelers,... Read More
Tours and activities platform Headout acquires Dabble to build AI experiences
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Tours and activities platform Headout acquires Dabble to build AI experiences
By Mitra Sorrells | May 31, 2024
Headout said it will use Dabble’s capabilities to build “a new generation of AI-powered travel... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More