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Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests
News / Online
Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests
By Linda Fox | August 30, 2023
Consistent accessibility issues such as missing alternative text and unlabeled form fields are... Read More
Snowfall acquires group travel app AmigoGo
News / Startups
Snowfall acquires group travel app AmigoGo
By Linda Fox | August 30, 2023
AmigoGo founders Nick Castrioty and Josh Sparkes are bringing their technology expertise to Snowfall.... Read More
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2023
Capital A has been steadily developing from an airline to an online travel platform and most recently... Read More
Are airline patents a mark of industry innovation?
News / Technology
Are airline patents a mark of industry innovation?
By Linda Fox | August 25, 2023
Lufthansa Innovation Hub's study of airline patents filed over the past 20 years revealed a steady... Read More
Grab boosts mobility revenue through supply improvement
News / Online
Grab boosts mobility revenue through supply improvement
By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023
Grab reported a 77% increase in Q2 2023 revenue to $567 million and a 74% decrease in losses to $148... Read More
Ramp lands $300M investment, looks to accelerate growth
News / Startups
Ramp lands $300M investment, looks to accelerate growth
By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023
Investment in the company, which was founded in 2019, was led by Thrive Capital and Sands Capital... Read More
How travel startups are having success with crowdfunding
News / Startups
How travel startups are having success with crowdfunding
By Linda Fox | August 23, 2023
Startups Jurny, Your.rentals and Well Traveled used crowdfunding to raise capital and engage their... Read More
Lufthansa unveils Swifty, an AI assistant for business travel
News / Startups
Lufthansa unveils Swifty, an AI assistant for business travel
By Linda Fox | August 22, 2023
The technology enables business travelers to share their hotel and flight preferences via chat, select... Read More
Vervotech acquired as Constellation continues acquisition spree
News / Technology
Vervotech acquired as Constellation continues acquisition spree
By Linda Fox | August 18, 2023
Founded in India in 2018, Vervotech will continue to operate independently but be able to further... Read More
Despegar reports record quarter for revenue
News / Online
Despegar reports record quarter for revenue
By Linda Fox | August 17, 2023
The Latin America OTA reported its first positive quarter since 2019 with net income of $28 million.... Read More
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Javier Cabrerizo, chief strategy, transformation and AI officer for HBX Group, sat down with... Read More