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Sonder faces potential class action and gets “deficiency notification” from Nasdaq
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Sonder faces potential class action and gets “deficiency notification” from Nasdaq
By Mitra Sorrells | April 8, 2024
The Rosen Law Firm announced Sunday it is preparing a class action investigation into allegations... Read More
Who should own the travel customer?
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Who should own the travel customer?
By Norm Rose - Phocuswright Research | April 8, 2024
A full, inter-operational digital ID ecosystem will be required to truly reap the benefits of... Read More
How travel clubs are driving revenue, loyalty and customer experience
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How travel clubs are driving revenue, loyalty and customer experience
By PhocusWire | April 8, 2024
Custom Travel Solutions founder Mike Putman explains the benefits of a travel club and how brands are... Read More
Airlines have jacked up the cost of reward travel since 2019
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Airlines have jacked up the cost of reward travel since 2019
By Robert Silk | April 5, 2024
A new analysis from consulting firm IdeaWorks shows the cost of reward travel at U.S. airlines has... Read More
Growth, increased arrivals, but an eye on cost in France's travel market
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Growth, increased arrivals, but an eye on cost in France's travel market
By Phocuswright Research | April 5, 2024
France's travel sector grew by 12% in 2023 to over €55 billion, with online bookings reaching their... Read More
The long-term outlook on short-term rentals: How to thrive in a shifting market
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The long-term outlook on short-term rentals: How to thrive in a shifting market
April 4, 2024
This interdisciplinary webinar bridges macro insights on U.S. travel demand, real estate and... On Demand
BlaBlaCar receives €100M to bolster multimodal growth
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BlaBlaCar receives €100M to bolster multimodal growth
By Morgan Hines | April 3, 2024
 Paris-based BlaBlaCar said it has reached profitability over the last two years and will use... Read More
Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing in hospitality
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Spotlight shines brighter on algorithmic price-fixing in hospitality
By Jeffrey Weinstein - Hotel Investment Today | April 3, 2024
After a series of lawsuits, newly expressed interest in a case by the U.S. Department of Justice and... Read More
Trip.com Group and AirAsia to collaborate across multiple lines of business
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Trip.com Group and AirAsia to collaborate across multiple lines of business
By Mitra Sorrells | April 2, 2024
Capital A CEO Tony Fernandes said AirAsia's growth plans are focused on China and on getting Trip.com... Read More
Concur founder Steve Singh and investors acquire Direct Travel
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Concur founder Steve Singh and investors acquire Direct Travel
By Linda Fox | April 2, 2024
Direct Travel will integrate technology from Center, Spotnana and Troop as well as its own AI... Read More
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More