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Smartvel extends travel content with acquisition of ArrivalGuides

By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023

ArrivalGuides provides destination guides in multiple languages from tourism boards and travel experts for travel brands to integrate into their websites, mobile applications and marketing campaigns. Read More

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U.S. travel group urges funding to avoid airport chaos repeat

By Derek Catron | April 26, 2023

The U.S. Travel Association is calling for infrastructure and technology investments, along with workforce development for air traffic controllers, pilots and other aviation workers. Read More

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Travel Talk: Takeaways from ITB Berlin

By PhocusWire | March 13, 2023

Returning to the marquee travel trade event for the first time in four years, Northstar’s thought leaders share first impressions. Read More

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Misterb&b creates safe space for LGBTQ+ travelers and hosts

By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | March 13, 2023

Matthieu Jost, CEO and co-founder of Misterb&b, is all too familiar with how discrimination can spoil the travel experience. Read More

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VisitBritain seeks more bookings with £10 million campaign

By Derek Catron | February 28, 2023

VisitBritain’s latest inbound tourism forecast shows continued strong recovery in overseas visitor spending. Read More

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Travel’s resilience and sustainability in spotlight at Davos

By Linda Fox | January 18, 2023

Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye, Journera CEO Jeff Katz, the Rwandan Development Board's Clare Akamanzi and Thailand's finance minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith discuss pressing industry issues at the... Read More

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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 travel companies. Read More

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Destinations International creates DEI pilot powered by Tripadvisor

By Kathryn Walson | November 7, 2022

The “Tourism for All” program will be made available to all destinations beginning in early 2024. Read More

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Destinations tap data to lure visitors amid travel comeback

By Kathryn Walson | October 31, 2022

Destination marketers have access to more data sources and more granular detail than they’ve ever had before. Read More

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Zartico raises $20M to help destinations make sense of visitor data

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2022

Founded in March 2020, Zartico has raised a total of $24.5 million and says it has more than 180 customers. Read More

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VIDEO: Road.Travel on the convergence of connected cars and travel

By PhocusWire | July 22, 2022

Road.Travel works with automobile manufacturers to integrate its curated road trips into their vehicles. Read More

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The increasing ways the metaverse plays a role in travel

By Linda Fox | April 27, 2022

Almost two-thirds of consumers say they have already purchased a virtual product or participated in a virtual experience in the past year. Read More

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DMO to social enterprise – sustainability's next step?

By Mitra Sorrells | April 22, 2022

Tourism Vancouver Island is now 4VI, a social enterprise that will invest its profits into activities that support the island's people, communities and environment. Read More

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Touch Stay books £500K in funding for digital guidebook

By Linda Fox | April 6, 2022

The funding came from a number of investors including SiteMinder founder Mike Ford. Read More

Interview / Technology

Sounding Off: Metaverse requires a big change in perception to be accepted

By PhocusWire | March 25, 2022

The concept will need more than the promise of showcasing a destination or service for it to truly replace the physical enjoyments that travel can provide. Read More

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