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Assessing AI opportunities through the corporate travel lens

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2023

Technology experts discuss the potential gains and risks of artificial intelligence in the corporate travel world. Read More

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Airbnb shutters Plus program, promises other upgrades for hosts

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2023

Airbnb Plus was unveiled in early 2018 and enabled hosts to be part of a higher tier based on quality and comfort. Read More

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Southwest Airlines, Spotnana partner on platform integration

By Michael B. Baker — Business Travel News | October 11, 2023

The integration connects Spotnana to the Southwest Partner Services API, which provides access to the same content available via Southwest's website and its Swabiz online business travel booking tool.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Crewfare aims to make booking event and group travel easy

By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2023

Crewfare is a customizable group travel booking platform offering events, festivals, sports and brands with the ability to capitalize on travel while providing attendees with a streamlined and simpler... Read More

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Sabre investigation finds no security concerns from alleged ransomware attack

By Derek Catron | October 10, 2023

Despite allegations from a ransomware group that it stole sensitive personal information from Sabre, the company said it has found no evidence that customer data has been compromised. Read More

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Cendyn acquires PushTech to build out CRM capabilities

By Linda Fox | October 10, 2023

Barcelona-based PushTech offers a cloud-based customer data and CRM platform helping hotels with marketing, guest communications and loyalty. Read More

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Attraction World Group looks to growth through acquisition by new investment company

By Linda Fox | October 9, 2023

Attraction World Group will use the investment for geographic expansion as well as technology investment and acquisitions. Read More

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Travelsoft welcomes Capza as minority shareholder

By Morgan Hines | October 5, 2023

Travelsoft seeks to bolster travel tech consolidation strategy with Capza’s new minority shareholder status. Read More

News / Startups

Habyt lands $40M for co-living concept expansion

By Linda Fox | October 5, 2023

Investment in the Germany-based business was led by Korelya Capital and Deutsche Invest with Exor Ventures, Endeavor Catalyst and existing investors also participating. Read More

News / Online

Instagram moments boosting importance of travel experiences

By D.J. Catron | October 5, 2023

While experiences continue to gain importance in travel planning, factors such as limited online supply, weather and fixed pricing create disincentives to book far in advance. Read More

News / Distribution

Expedia Group expands B2B portfolio in Asia Pacific

By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2023

Expedia Group calls Asia Pacific a "critical region" for continued growth of its B2B business as it adds several airlines and other new distribution partners. Read More

News / Online

Blacklane adds mobility provider Sixt as an investor

By Linda Fox | October 4, 2023

The exact investment is undisclosed and comes in addition to earlier Series F investment from Mercedes-Benz Mobility and Gargash Enterprises. Read More

News / Online

Hopper cuts 250 jobs, citing push to full-scale travel platform

By Derek Catron | October 4, 2023

Fred Lalonde, CEO of the Montreal-based company, told a Canadian newspaper the cuts — equal to 30% of full-time staff — were needed to reach profitability. Read More

News / Startups

Dharma raises $4.7M to scale marketplace for brand-led travel

By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2023

Dharma’s most recent partnership is with Paramount Global to offer travel experiences linked to the company’s hit Netflix show, “Emily in Paris.” Read More

News / Startups

Legends wins Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch

By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2023

A panel of industry leaders selected travel personalization solution Legends as the winner of the competition while SquadTrip won the People's Choice Award. Read More

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