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How the travel industry can benefit from embedded insurance
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July 15, 2022
Embedded insurance offers benefits to consumers, insurers and third-parties.
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Banks look to travel to boost customer loyalty
By Mitra Sorrells
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July 15, 2022
Capital One, American Express and Revolut are among the banks partnering with travel brands.
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KKday gets $95M infusion to expand its footprint in Asia
By Kathryn Walson
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July 14, 2022
Taiwanese experiences platform KKday plans to "double down" on current initiatives including partnering with its merchants and OTAs to digitize their businesses.
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Amadeus invests in climate tech specialist Chooose
By Linda Fox
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July 14, 2022
Chooose specializes in the integration of climate action options in the customer booking process.
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Online travel packages site VakantieDiscounter gets fresh investment
By Linda Fox
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July 14, 2022
Netherlands-based online travel agency VakantieDiscounter provides holiday package deals and is part of Otravo.
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Vrbo outranks other OTAs as most downloaded travel app
By Kathryn Walson
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July 14, 2022
Vrbo had 10 million downloads in the first half of 2022 – the same amount it had in all of 2021.
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VIDEO: Mobee Travel helps people with disabilities travel around the world
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July 14, 2022
Executives from Mobee Travel explain the comprehensive services the startup provides for people with accessibility needs.
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Ariane Gorin on Expedia Group’s reimagined marketplace
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July 14, 2022
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Ariane Gorin says the "sky's the limit" in what's possible with Expedia Group's technology.
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Swvl acquires shared mobility platform Urbvan
By Linda Fox
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July 13, 2022
The acquisition of Mexico-based Urbvan is Swvl’s sixth this year.
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In The Big Chair - Dhruv Shringi of Yatra
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July 13, 2022
Dhruv Shringi is co-founder and CEO of Yatra, having launched the company in 2006 and listing it on the Nasdaq 10 years later.
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From OTAs, travelers want more price predictability, travel updates
By Kathryn Walson
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July 13, 2022
According to a report from OAG, North American travelers say OTAs can improve the booking experience through better price predictability and more real-time updates.
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VIDEO: Atlas wants to help travelers discover the world - affordably
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July 13, 2022
Atlas founder and CEO Mary Li explains how the travel tech company facilitates the booking of inexpensive airfare.
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Holibob raises $12M to strengthen tours and activities tech
By Jill Menze
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July 12, 2022
Holibob says the Series A round will help capitalize on the tours and activities distribution specialist’s recent growth.
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Google, Travalyst and more on travel’s path to sustainability
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July 12, 2022
Travel leaders from Google, Travalyst, Booking.com and Byway discuss current efforts and future plans related to sustainable travel.
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Difficulty making payments sours guests’ hotel experience
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July 12, 2022
Guests are twice as likely to experience anxiety and uncertainty when making hotel payments than in making everyday payments.
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