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News / Online
Google Maps adds features allowing users to explore and share more
By Linda Fox | February 12, 2020
The service, which Google claims has a billion users, now presents users on its Android and iOS app... Read More
Lyft achieves first billion-dollar revenue quarter, keeps 2021 profitability target date in place
News / Online
Lyft achieves first billion-dollar revenue quarter, keeps 2021 profitability target date in place
By Steven Lerner | February 12, 2020
 As Lyft tries to recover from its first less-than-stellar year in the public markets, the... Read More
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News / Online
MakeMyTrip separates roles of CEO and exec chairman, coronavirus cancellations begin
By Steven Lerner | February 11, 2020
MakeMyTrip’s co-founder and CEO of the India business, Rajesh Magow, has been elevated to group CEO,... Read More
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News / Distribution
TUI alters forecast for 2020, 737 MAX grounding bites but digital investment continues
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2020
The tour operator estimated earnings before interest and income tax of between €850 million and €1,050... Read More
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News / Technology
Impala seizes $20M in funding to invest in hotel booking tools
By Steven Lerner | February 10, 2020
The all-equity round is backed by Lakestar, which previously invested in Airbnb and GetYourGuide, and... Read More
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News / Technology
Travel tech pros put sustainability behind economy as key challenges for 2020
By Linda Fox | February 10, 2020
A Travel Technology Europe survey highlights economic uncertainty as the greatest challenge facing the... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: RubiQ manages flight disruptions to help airlines retain customers, reduce costs
By Steven Lerner | February 10, 2020
RubiQ provides AI technology for airlines to help passengers self-manage flight disruptions.... Read More
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News / Startups
ATPI unveils venture arm for corporate travel startups focused on UX
By Linda Fox | February 10, 2020
Corporate travel company ATPI has unveiled an initiative called Endeavour to invest in travel startups... Read More
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News / Technology
Tourlane offsets carbon emissions for itself and travelers in 2020
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2020
The Berlin-based company, which specializes in tailor-made trips, included estimated emissions from... Read More
Uber vows profitability by the end of 2020 as revenue grows, losses mount
News / Technology
Uber vows profitability by the end of 2020 as revenue grows, losses mount
By Steven Lerner | February 6, 2020
Uber completed its first full year in the public markets with an adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.7 billion... Read More
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