Travel Booking

Nectar nets $25M credit facility to help rental operators
News / Startups
Nectar nets $25M credit facility to help rental operators
By Linda Fox | September 6, 2022
The startup plans to use the financing to provide short-term rental owners and operators with advances on their cashflow. Read More
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Interview / Online
STARTUP STAGE: RatePunk is a browser extension that finds the cheapest hotel price
By Kathryn Walson | September 6, 2022
Launched in February, RatePunk scans major booking websites’ algorithms and compares hotel prices.  Read More
Looking ahead into the Middle East travel market
News / Online
Looking ahead into the Middle East travel market
By PhocusWire | September 6, 2022
According to Phocuswright’s Middle East Travel Market Report 2021-2025, the region is poised for a bright future. Read More
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News / Technology
MintAir partners with Jaunt for 100 eVTOL aircraft
By Linda Fox | September 2, 2022
MintAir plans to launch a passenger air taxi service in Korea via a partnership with Jaunt.  Read More
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News / Technology
Why the travel industry should care about SSI and DID
By PhocusWire | September 2, 2022
Nick Price explains how technology to enable self-sovereign, digital identity will be commonplace in the next decade.    Read More
Why airport self-service technology is crucial now
Opinion / Technology
Why airport self-service technology is crucial now
By Richard Dinkelmann - ICM Airport Technics | September 2, 2022
Forward-thinking airports are embracing self-service technology, resulting in increased efficiency and an improved passenger experience.  Read More
Google to phase out Book on Google for flights
News / Distribution
Google to phase out Book on Google for flights
By Jill Menze | September 1, 2022
The decision comes after Google shuttered its Book on Google option for hotels earlier this year. Read More
Q&A: OAG on why supersonic travel won’t take off
News / Technology
Q&A: OAG on why supersonic travel won’t take off
By Kathryn Walson | September 1, 2022
In a Q&A with PhocusWire, John Grant, chief analyst with U.K.-based airline data provider OAG, explains why he thinks the future is bleak for supersonic commercial flights. Read More
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News / Distribution
Blockchain-based OTA Travala enables direct connection for airline content
By Mitra Sorrells | September 1, 2022
Travala is now accessing airline content directly through the NDC standard. Read More
eDreams Odigeo reports "all-time records" in bookings and revenue
News / Online
eDreams Odigeo reports "all-time records" in bookings and revenue
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2022
Spain-based eDreams Odigeo says its performance is predominantly driven by its Prime subscription service. Read More
Vouch launches pre-arrival platform for hotels to earn revenue via upselling
News / Technology
Vouch launches pre-arrival platform for hotels to earn revenue via upselling
By Kathryn Walson | August 31, 2022
Hotels maintain full control of pricing and inventory on offerings, including room upgrades, spa packages and third-party ancillary services. Read More
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News / Distribution
Hotelbeds claims travel-tech first with Istanbul airport partnership
By Jill Menze | August 31, 2022
The destination marketing campaign brings special rates to Hotelbeds customers as well as exposure to iGA Istanbul Airport services. Read More
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News / Online
Seera Group to launch tours and activities marketplace with Klook in Saudi Arabia
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | August 31, 2022
For Seera, a rebound in all sectors puts the group in a strong position: “This is just the beginning.” Read More
Digital distribution key to fixing travel's "weak link"
Opinion / Distribution
Digital distribution key to fixing travel's "weak link"
By Noam Toister - Bookaway Group | August 30, 2022
Travelers expect online capabilities, and booking a bus ticket or ferry ride in advance should be as easy as booking a flight or room. Read More
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Interview / Online
STARTUP STAGE: Moliving’s solar-powered mobile suites enable off-the-grid travel
By Kathryn Walson | August 30, 2022
Moliving's mobile suites are engineered to harvest enough solar energy to be fully independent from the power grid. Read More
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