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News / Technology

Q&A: Alex Mans of Flyr Labs on acquisitions, airline strategies

By Linda Fox | February 22, 2022

The company's CEO sets out a vision for the company, acquisitions and the current climate for airlines and technology investment. Read More

News / Technology

RideCo lands $20M for transit tech development

By Linda Fox | February 21, 2022

Eclipse Ventures led the investment in the Canada-based company, which was set up in 2015 to help simplify transit challenges. Read More

News / Online

Delta adds Amex-powered buy-now-pay-later feature

By Jill Menze | February 18, 2022

American Express card members can choose the option when booking flights on Delta's website. Read More

News / Online

Lavanda secures $7.25M to grow flexible rental platform

By Jill Menze | February 17, 2022

Lavanda’s flexible rental technology optimizes occupancy and revenue for residential apartment blocks. Read More

News / Online

GoZayaan expands into Pakistan with FindMyAdventure acquisition

By Linda Fox | February 17, 2022

Until now GoZayaan has focused on aggregating hotel, bus and air content in Bangladesh Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor makes moves to spin off Viator

By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2022

In its Q4 and full-year 2021 financial report, Tripadvisor says it has filed a confidential S-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission related to a possible initial public offering of... Read More

News / Distribution

Alaska Airlines launches flight subscription program

By Mitra Sorrells | February 16, 2022

The program is the first for a major U.S.-based carrier and is created in partnership with Caravelo. Read More

News / Distribution

Marriott direct booking share up vs. OTA channels

By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022

GDS share of bookings have taken the "biggest dip" while OTAs benefited from the increase in leisure business Read More

News / Startups

Hertz invests in Ufodrive to build digital rental experience

By Linda Fox | February 16, 2022

The Series A investment was co-led by Certares, in partnership with Knighthead Capital Management. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb ends 2021 with 25% revenue growth over 2019

By Jill Menze | February 15, 2022

Despite the continued effects of the pandemic, Airbnb posted record Q4 numbers and said 2021 was the best year in its history. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre plots recovery as profits lag

By Linda Fox | February 15, 2022

Sabre expects adjusted EBITDA to exceed pre-pandemic levels only by 2025, as travel continues its slow recovery from the impact of the coronavirus. Read More