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Operto appoints Steven Davis as CEO, Michael Driedger goes back to eco roots

By Kevin May | October 13, 2020

Davis joins from Slalom Capital, a finance house that he ran and co-founded from October 2018, with outgoing boss Michael Driedger leaving to refocus on his original eco-friendly building company. Read More

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Airlines begin trialing “CommonPass” digital health passport

By Mitra Sorrells | October 9, 2020

United Airlines and Cathay Pacific Airlines are testing a new app that stores and verifies a traveler’s COVID-19 test status. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Data - the old answer to new questions in travel

By David Thompson - Amex GBT | October 7, 2020

We know things will be different from now on. For each trip, questions about health risks are multiplying and restrictions come and go quickly. But how will the industry adapt? Read More

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Airbnb launches new portal with resources for governments, tourism organizations

By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2020

Airbnb says it has created the new "City Portal" to help communities benefit from its marketplace. Read More

Interview / Technology

VIDEO: Iomob - Summit pitch winner at Phocuswright Europe 2020

By PhocusWire | September 4, 2020

Iomob is building the Internet of Mobility (IoM): Enabling users of any IOM-connected app to discover, route, book and pay for any IOM-connected mobility device (public, private, shared, autonomous). Read More

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Travizory lands $2M investment for its traveler identity tech platform

By Kevin May | August 17, 2020

The platform allows countries to obtain passenger details, biographic, biometric, itineraries and health information, so that airports and border officials can validate entry requirements. Read More

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Q&A: How border control technology could ease the spread of COVID-19

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2020

SITA border management director Peter Sutcliffe explains how technology traditionally used to find criminals is being developed to stop the spread of COVID-19. Read More

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Touchless tech: How short-term rentals are simplifying stays amid COVID-19

By Jill Menze | August 12, 2020

Property managers and hosts are investing in contactless solutions to help guests feel more confident about traveling. Read More

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CWT admits data security incident but stays quiet on alleged ransom payment

By Linda Fox | August 4, 2020

The company acknowledges it had been prey to a cyber incident but will not provide further details, including whether it had reportedly paid off the ransomware hackers. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 35 - Rob Wiesenthal of Blade

By PhocusWire | July 30, 2020

Rob Wiesenthal swapped the glitzy world of the entertainment industry to launch a platform for booking helicopter commutes. He's in conversation with Mozio's David Litwak and Kevin May from PhocusWire. Read More

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Mobile app plans to guide travelers around coronavirus restrictions, offer green trips

By Linda Fox | July 28, 2020

Cybersecurity specialist WISeKey International has unveiled an application to help travelers with COVID-19 restrictions as well as with environmentally friendly travel choices. Read More

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Touchless tech: How hotels are preparing for a post-COVID guest experience

By Mitra Sorrells | July 28, 2020

Contactless technology solutions are now a top priority for hoteliers are around the world. Read More

Opinion / Online

"Hope everyone is safe": How 2020 is fostering a culture of safety

By Michael Becker - Geosure | July 13, 2020

Three key elements are necessary to bring every individual their inalienable right of safety, including while traveling. These can not only be described, but quantified. Read More

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React Mobile gets $6M in funding to develop hotel panic-button tech

By Jill Menze | May 27, 2020

The company, which provides panic-button technology for hotel workers, has raised $6 million in funding through a strategic partnership with Brady Corporation. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Consider what happens after the crisis is over (and use it to your advantage)

By Gavin Smith - Element | May 25, 2020

How you can make the business and your people work better, because when this situation is over, and it will be over, people will start travelling again. Read More

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