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Mystifly lands $8M to boost airline distribution tech

By Linda Fox | March 23, 2023

Mystifly, which was founded in 2009, enables travel intermediaries to access airfares via its API-driven technology as well as offering airlines a distribution, payment reconciliation and settlement... Read More

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Brex adds managed travel powered by Spotnana

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2023

The travel service is part of Brex Empower and provides travel booking and management, self-service trip changes and round-the-clock support from agents. Read More

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Multimodality app could launch in Europe in 2024

By Kathryn Walson | March 22, 2023

Along with enabling bookings of flights, trains, buses and more, the solution would share data across suppliers to manage travel disruption. Read More

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Via acquires Citymapper in quest to be “operating system” for public mobility

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2023

Via will integrate Citymapper’s app, which consumers use to plan trips, into its TransitTech platform. Read More

News / Startups

Placemakr unlocks $65M for mixed-use hospitality concept

By Linda Fox | March 21, 2023

Investment in the flexible-use property specialist comes from Highland Capital Partners, Harbert Growth Partners, Bernstein Management Corp., Camber Creek and Gaw Capital. Read More

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Citi’s new travel portal powered by Booking Holdings goes live

By Mitra Sorrells | March 21, 2023

The site includes supply from Booking.com – such as 1.4 million hotels around the world - and is powered by technology from Rocket Travel by Agoda, another of Booking Holdings’ brands. Read More

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OYO creates accelerator to help India hoteliers expand

By Linda Fox | March 21, 2023

The aim of the program, which plans to accept 30 hoteliers initially, is to help hoteliers expand more rapidly. Read More

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Cross-sector collaboration key to success for travel industry

By PhocusWire | March 20, 2023

Hear from Mastercard about shifts in payment strategies and why cross-sector partnerships are so critical for the future. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Airline revenues could soar with better merchandising

By Chris Phillips - ATPCO | March 17, 2023

Targeted visuals, such as imagery of the seat itself, is one way airlines could improve online sales. Read More

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Influencers and social commerce in travel

By Robert Cole - Phocuswright | March 17, 2023

An in-depth Phocuswright report looks at how social marketing has evolved, how consumers interact with brands and nuanced differences for travel. Read More

News / Technology

Travel Talk: What’s next for travel tech?

By PhocusWire | March 17, 2023

Editorial leaders from across Northstar Travel Group discuss how artificial intelligence, biometrics and the metaverse are reshaping the travel industry. Read More

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Despegar sees Latin America market recovery by year end

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2023

Despegar has launched packages functionality and redesigned its mobile app, which currently accounts for about half of bookings. Read More

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Southwest updates on action plan for disruption

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2023

Bob Jordan, the carrier’s president and CEO, talks of the severe weather event that turned into a crew-related event resulting in a “three-day reset of our aircraft and crew networks.” Read More

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Tripadvisor CMO talks travel marketing, membership, video

By Linda Fox | March 16, 2023

Tripadvisor's chief marketing officer John Boris, who joined the company in late 2022, shares more on the company's strategy as well as his thoughts on the state of travel marketing. Read More

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Can subscription services work for STRs?

By Kathryn Walson | March 15, 2023

The benefits of subscription services for short-term rentals can include recurring revenue streams and customer engagement, loyalty and retention. Read More

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