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STARTUP STAGE: MakeYourTripBetter is a collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals
By Jill Menze
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January 27, 2021
MakeYourTripBetter is a free, collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals to get tips and advice and plan experiences.
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What's next for airline distribution as IATA pushes its retailing vision?
By Linda Fox
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January 26, 2021
IATA lays out our three areas of focus in 2021 to get closer to airline retailing.
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Alliance Reservations Network launches direct group booking technology
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 26, 2021
The system, known as GPS Link, connects ARN’s Group Productivity Solution booking platform with a hotel chain’s central reservation systems.
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Airlines need April bookings increase to prevent financial woes
By Linda Fox
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January 25, 2021
Pent-up demand for summer 2021 bookings will provide a much needed boost to airlines.
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What to know about the new customer travel planning, shopping and booking journey
By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern
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January 25, 2021
While the travel industry certainly can’t predict quarantine mandates, companies can capitalize on demand by meeting customer conditions.
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Co-living startup Gravity raises $1.4M to expand internationally
By Jill Menze
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January 22, 2021
The London-based company says it has experienced a period of high growth despite the pandemic.
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TripActions snags additional $155M, valuation now $5B
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 21, 2021
TripActions CEO Ariel Cohen says investors came to him toward the end of 2020 due to the company’s “execution in terms of taking market share.”
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Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet
By Linda Fox
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January 21, 2021
Maps.me plans to bring decentralized finance for travel purchases to its users following the new funding round.
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Skyscanner pinpoints unserved routes for airlines via traveler intent tech
By Linda Fox
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January 19, 2021
Skyscanner is providing airlines with up-to-date information on traveler searches to uncover new opportunities.
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Mobility startup Meep hitches a ride with €4M round
By Kevin May
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January 19, 2021
The Series A funding round comes just over a year since a €1.5 million seed round into the mobility app and white label platform.
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Airbnb's Brian Chesky on permanent shifts in travel and need for principles in a crisis
By Linda Fox
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January 18, 2021
Following its successful IPO, Airbnb is planning for a different future where travel could be far more distributed.
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Fetch.ai launches AI travel agents to reduce hotel booking distribution cost
By Linda Fox
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January 15, 2021
Fetch.ai believes its AI agents can reduce distribution costs and protect hotels from security breaches.
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AirAsia calls itself an "OTA challenger" amid big digital travel ambitions
By Linda Fox
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January 15, 2021
AirAsia.com is drawing on its 75 million customer base, loyalty program and joining the data dots to build its OTA.
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Gett completes $115M round, plans global expansion
By Linda Fox
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January 14, 2021
Gett, which aggregates ground transport for corporates, wants to continue to roll-out the platform worldwide.
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Expense management software SalesTrip raises $1.4M for U.S. expansion
By Jill Menze
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January 14, 2021
London-based SalesTrip will use the funds to scale operations in the United States, continue to build out product integrations and increase demand across key markets.
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