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Viatu lands $1M for sustainable multi-day tours platform

By Linda Fox | May 3, 2023

The investment was led by Ndoto with ASI Reisen and a number of angel investors also participating. Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines' NDC plans complicate travel advisor efforts

By Robert Silk – Travel Weekly | May 3, 2023

Analysts say that the hullabaloo over American is distracting from how airlines’ move to lean heavily on NDC-enabled technology is making flight shopping more difficult for travel advisors. Read More

News / Online

Guesty acquires marketing and distribution solution StaySense

By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2023

This marks Guesty's fourth acquisition since it raised $170 million in Series E funding last August. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

The seven deadly sins of hotel distribution

By Marta Romero - Mirai | May 2, 2023

While there’s no universal formula to achieve the perfect channel mix in hotel distribution, it’s also important to avoid temptation offered by the seven deadly sins of distribution. Read More

News / Online

Vacasa receives notice of potential Nasdaq delisting

By Kathryn Walson | May 1, 2023

Vacasa said it “intends to monitor the closing bid price of its stock and assess potential actions to regain compliance with the Nasdaq Listing Rules, which may include a reverse stock split.” Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group to power new SoFi Travel site

By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2023

Expedia Group also provides travel content and services for financial institutions including Revolut, Scotiabank, American Express, Royal Bank of Canada and more. Read More

News / Technology

How more travel companies make “magic” with ChatGPT

By Derek Catron | May 1, 2023

We've gathered information from more companies that are integrating ChatGPT, including Hospitable which is using it to respond to guest messages. Read More

News / Distribution

GBTA survey shows buyer frustration with NDC drive

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | May 1, 2023

More than 80% of buyers said they still need more education about NDC and airline retailing and distribution, and about half said their TMC lacks sufficient information on NDC. Read More

News / Distribution

Hyatt plans to acquire hotel booking platform for £53M

By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2023

London-based luxury hotel booking site Mr & Mrs Smith, launched in 2003, offers direct booking access to more than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties around the world. Read More

News / Technology

Understanding ChatGPT for tourism and hospitality

By PhocusWire | April 28, 2023

Learn more about how to use ChatGPT, examples of applications, risks to consider and what to expect in the future in this webinar co-hosted by PhocusWire and Miles Partnership. Read More

News / Online

Big Red Group, Ecotourism Australia partner for sustainable tourism

By Derek Catron | April 28, 2023

Experience operators on Big Red Group’s platform will be able to demonstrate their sustainable credentials by showcasing certifications from Ecotourism Australia, a not-for-profit that promotes... Read More

News / Online

Calculating ROI for business travel

By Kathryn Walson | April 27, 2023

Scott Gillespie, founder and CEO of travel consulting business tClara, presents a framework and guidance for the industry on assigning monetary value to business travel. Read More

News / Technology

Fixing the digital trust issue in ChatGPT for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2023

Experts in the field of decentralized identity say verifiable credentials combined with a decentralized communications protocol can enable the full power of ChatGPT to act as a virtual assistant for... Read More

News / Distribution

CWT's Patrick Andersen on distribution concerns, sustainability

By Linda Fox | April 27, 2023

Patrick Andersen, CEO of CWT, shared his views on the market and content fragmentation with the travel management community during the Institute of Travel Management Conference 2023 this week. Read More

News / Online

Sonder at risk of delisting from Nasdaq

By Kathryn Walson | April 26, 2023

The company has 180 calendar days – by Oct. 18 – to get in compliance with the minimum bid price requirement or it could be delisted. Read More

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