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STARTUP STAGE: Out of Office gives travel tips from friends and influencers

By Linda Fox | January 13, 2023

The Out of Office platform aggregates destinations, hotels, restaurants and more based on the user's preferences and who they follow. Read More

Opinion / Online

Why travel and experience providers need to take note of the Ticketmaster crisis

By Frank Belzer - Icon Park | January 13, 2023

The age of paper tickets had its limitations, but in many ways, it was not much worse for the consumer. In the digital age, we hoped to eliminate waiting in long lines, price gouging and fraud, so why... Read More

Opinion / Technology

CES throws spotlight on tech to improve the traveler experience

By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | January 13, 2023

The recent Consumer Electronics Event attracted 114,000 attendees and included more of a focus on travel and travel technology than in previous years. Read More

News / Technology

Airline retail and travel tech trends for 2023

By Mitra Sorrells | January 13, 2023

Research from Datalex finds airlines are prioritizing investments and strategies that enable modernized retailing, including moving away from legacy technology, increased use of artificial... Read More

News / Distribution

Fliggy adds tours and activities via Globaltix partnership

By Linda Fox | January 12, 2023

The deal integrates GlobalTix’s marketplace of experiences, including attractions and tours across 40 countries, into Fliggy. Read More

News / Technology

Key trends in business travel tech innovation

By PhocusWire | January 12, 2023

Amtrav’s Jeff Klee and Tripkicks’ Jeff Berk discuss where they see opportunities to enhance the business travel experience through new strategies and new technology. Read More

News / Online

Grounding of flights in U.S. produces aftershocks for travel and hospitality

By Kathryn Walson | January 11, 2023

Although temporary, Wednesday’s flight stoppage calls attention to the need for updated technology as well as stronger passenger rights, industry experts say. Read More

Opinion / Online

Tracking the loyalty strategies of online travel giants

By Mario Gavira | January 11, 2023

While Expedia, Booking.com and Hopper are betting on financial rewards to boost loyalty, Airbnb is focused on driving retention through love. Read More

News / Startups

Profit optimization solution Hotelmize raises $12M

By Mitra Sorrells | January 11, 2023

Hotelmize uses its artificial intelligence and room mapping technology to monitor fluctuations in hotel rates, analyze its partners reservations and optimize their profits. Read More

News / Online

Active Travel acquires cycling business of Inspired Italy

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2023

The acquisition gives Active Travel Group a platform for cycle operations in Tuscany and Umbria and brings its operating bases to six across the U.K., France and now Italy. Read More

News / Online

Travel companies explore metaverse with eye on future

By Kathryn Walson | January 10, 2023

Some travel and hospital companies are getting in on the ground floor of the metaverse to take a lead role while it is still in its infancy. Read More

News / Startups

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

News / Technology

Delta will spend $1 billion for free Wi-Fi -- and a whole lot more

By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | January 6, 2023

In announcing the free Wi-Fi offering, Bastian says it is part of Delta's plan to "be a collection of digital services, engagement opportunities and experiences for customers." Read More

News / Online

Booking.com, Vrbo and Expedia gain ground in U.S. app downloads

By Kathryn Walson | January 6, 2023

Apptopia says Expedia's app downloads nearly doubled year-over-year to 16.6 million and it, along with Vrbo and Booking.com, benefited from slowing growth for Hopper and Airbnb. Read More

News / Online

WeTravel CEO steps aside, takes product role

By Linda Fox | January 6, 2023

Co-founder and CEO Johannes Koeppel moves to the role of chief product officer for the company, which claims to have seen double-digit client and transaction volume growth since 2021. Read More

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