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Chooose raises $15M for sustainability platform expansion
News / Startups
Chooose raises $15M for sustainability platform expansion
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2023
The investment in the Norway-based company was led by climate-tech focused investors GenZero and... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Out of Office gives travel tips from friends and influencers
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Out of Office gives travel tips from friends and influencers
By Linda Fox | January 13, 2023
The Out of Office platform aggregates destinations, hotels, restaurants and more based on the user's... Read More
Fliggy adds tours and activities via Globaltix partnership
News / Distribution
Fliggy adds tours and activities via Globaltix partnership
By Linda Fox | January 12, 2023
The deal integrates GlobalTix’s marketplace of experiences, including attractions and tours across 40... Read More
grounded flights U.S.
News / Online
Grounding of flights in U.S. produces aftershocks for travel and hospitality
By Kathryn Walson | January 11, 2023
Although temporary, Wednesday’s flight stoppage calls attention to the need for updated technology as... Read More
Planet acquisitions hospitality
News / Online
Planet expands hospitality footprint with three acquisitions
By Kathryn Walson | January 11, 2023
Planet's president of hospitality is Lennert De Jong, who joined the company in September after 16... Read More
Delta opens innovation lab to boost sustainability efforts
News / Technology
Delta opens innovation lab to boost sustainability efforts
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023
The carrier’s Sustainable Skies Lab will focus on existing Delta initiatives around sustainability as... Read More
Active Travel acquires cycling business of Inspired Italy
News / Online
Active Travel acquires cycling business of Inspired Italy
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023
The acquisition gives Active Travel Group a platform for cycle operations in Tuscany and Umbria and... Read More
Levenverse hotel room
News / Online
Travel companies explore metaverse with eye on future
By Kathryn Walson | January 10, 2023
Some travel and hospital companies are getting in on the ground floor of the metaverse to take a lead... Read More
Former Expedia exec wants to reward people for exploring the world
News / Startups
Former Expedia exec wants to reward people for exploring the world
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023
HyperSQ wants to reward travelers for traveling and create a more targeted approach to marketing for... Read More
Cendyn names new CEO
News / Technology
Cendyn names new CEO
By Linda Fox | January 9, 2023
Blaha brings “executive-level experience” to the role from previous positions at technology companies... Read More
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TUI Group CEO Sebastian Ebel described AI as a game changer for customer service and yield... Read More