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First NFT flight ticket sells for $1M in live auction
News / Technology
First NFT flight ticket sells for $1M in live auction
By Jill Menze | April 27, 2022
The NFT flight ticket from TravelX and Air Europa is said to be the most valuable ticket sold in commercial aviation history. Read More
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News / Online
WeTravel adds instant payment feature
By Jill Menze | April 22, 2022
The feature allows travel businesses in the United States that use WeTravel’s platform to transfer funds to suppliers, employees and contractors for immediate cash withdrawal. Read More
Activities operator Merlin deploys smart tech for guest experience
News / Technology
Activities operator Merlin deploys smart tech for guest experience
By Jaime Biesiada - Travel Weekly | April 18, 2022
Merlin Entertainments, operator of Legoland theme parks, Sea Life aquariums and other attractions, earlier this month partnered with Oracle to deploy its point-of-sale and hospitality technology. Read More
TravelX, Air Europa launch NFT flight series
News / Technology
TravelX, Air Europa launch NFT flight series
By Jill Menze | April 11, 2022
Owners who purchase the NFTs will get special access to an Air Europa flight to Miami Beach. Read More
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News / Online
Social, mobile, cashless - Gen Z travel and payment trends
By Linda Fox | April 5, 2022
Gen Z travelers say they are planning to invest in a big trip in 2022. Read More
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News / Technology
SiteMinder consolidates products to create holistic platform for hoteliers
By Mitra Sorrells | April 5, 2022
The company describes its next-generation platform as putting “hotels at the center of their own purpose-built ecosystem.”   Read More
Spain-based PMS Amenitiz nabs $30M for expansion
News / Startups
Spain-based PMS Amenitiz nabs $30M for expansion
By Jill Menze | April 5, 2022
Amenitiz offers a complete operating system for independent hoteliers to help them boost direct bookings and reduce their dependence on OTAs. Read More
Buy-now-pay-later is an opportunity credit card issuers can't afford to pass up
From Our Partners / Technology
Buy-now-pay-later is an opportunity credit card issuers can't afford to pass up
By PhocusWire & Michelle Bruno | April 4, 2022
For many consumers, BNPL is better than the traditional layaway approach, which defers receipt of the product or service until the customer pays the entire balance.  Read More
How airlines can improve the post-COVID payment experience
Opinion / Technology
How airlines can improve the post-COVID payment experience
By Kristian Gjerding - CellPoint Digital | April 1, 2022
Airline payment managers can avoid a repeat of the lockdown refund chaos and ensure customers enjoy a turbulence-free payments journey. Read More
NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)
News / Online
NFTs are falling into three categories in travel (so far)
By Linda Fox | March 28, 2022
Funding into startups focused on NFTs across all sectors multiplied almost 40 fold from 2020 to 2021. Read More
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News / Startups
TravelX nabs $10M for blockchain driven distribution
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022
The startup aims to create new ways of distribution using blockchain technology. Read More
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Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Michele Fitzpatrick of Eviivo
By Mitra Sorrells | March 10, 2022
Since 2012, Michele Fitzpatrick has been CEO of U.K.-based Eviivo, which provides a cloud-based booking and property management platform. Read More
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News / Startups
Hotel payment startup Selfbook valued at $300M following $15M injection
By Jill Menze | March 8, 2022
The $15 million extension of its Series A financing brings Selfbook’s total funding to $40 million. Read More
Mews continues tech spending spree with Bizzon acquisition
News / Technology
Mews continues tech spending spree with Bizzon acquisition
By Jill Menze | March 3, 2022
Point-of-sale software provider Bizzon is Mews’ second acquisition this month and fifth overall. Read More
How open distribution helps hotels regain selling power
Opinion / Distribution
How open distribution helps hotels regain selling power
By Ben Stephenson - Impala | March 1, 2022
An open distribution model reimagines how hotel selling works from the ground up. Read More
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