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Axis Bank partners with Cleartrip to bring travel benefits to cardholders

By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2023

India-based Cleartrip and Axis Bank are linking up to provide Axis Bank cardholders with special travel perks when they book with Cleartrip. Read More

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TikTok, Instagram, X: How travel startups use social media

By Morgan Hines | August 24, 2023

Travel startups have been using social media as a marketing tool for some time now. But with an ever-evolving social media spectrum, what remains useful? Read More

News / Technology

Travelport execs share insights from new platform migration

By Michael B. Baker – Business Travel News | August 24, 2023

More than two years after launching Travelport Plus as a unified platform to replace its three legacy global distribution systems, CEO Greg Webb and chief product and technology officer Tom Kershaw... Read More

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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 million. Read More

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 while existing investors Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Lux Capital and Definition also participated. Read More

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 customer communities amid a challenging fundraising environment. Read More

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 appropriate options and have them booked. Read More

News / Startups

Climate-focused travel management platform Goodwings raises $1.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | August 22, 2023

The company’s subscription-based platform enables businesses to use the commissions from their travel bookings to purchase green aviation fuel and carbon offsets. Read More

News / Distribution

Hotel payment and booking company Selfbook partners with Affirm

By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2023

Selfbook and Affirm are linking up to provide “flexible payment options” to hotel bookings. Read More

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The opportunities ahead for ground transportation in the travel industry

By Mitra Sorrells | August 21, 2023

Mozio CEO Nicole Forson and SilverRail co-founder and CEO Aaron Gowell discuss how innovation and collaboration can play a role in creating more - and better - opportunities for door-to-door ground... Read More

News / Technology

AI Insights: Generative AI to drive efficiencies in business travel

By PhocusWire | August 21, 2023

CWT's John Pelant answers our questions about the areas the travel management company is applying generative artificial intelligence technology to. Read More

Opinion / Online

Transforming brand loyalty into brand love

By Tim Davis – Pace Dimensions | August 18, 2023

How hotel businesses in this volatile market can evolve their loyalty programs to build brand preference and affinity. Read More

News / Online

Wego CEO on the Middle East’s travel boom, generative AI and more

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2023

Wego CEO Ross Veitch explains why he's bullish on the future of tourism in the Middle East and how generative AI-powered chat interfaces could become the new "gatekeepers" for e-commerce. Read More

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U.S. online channel share expected to remain unchanged through 2026

By Phocuswright Research | August 18, 2023

Changing traveler behavior from 2020-2022 has brought about several noteworthy shifts, some of which are expected to endure for a considerable period, particularly related to travel distribution. Read More

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As interest in female-led travel grows, new solutions arise

By Morgan Hines | August 17, 2023

Interest in travel experiences tailored for female travelers is on the rise, and companies like WayAway are responding to the trend with services and products tailored to this audience. Read More

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