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News / Online

Top global consumer trends and what they mean for travel

By Linda Fox | January 17, 2023

Euromonitor's new report, Top 10 Global Consumer Trends for 2023, is out today and provides insights travel companies can use to tap into these behaviors. Read More

News / Technology

Is Wizz Air developing a subscription service?

By Linda Fox | January 17, 2023

Further details on the service from Wizz Air and which markets it might apply to have not yet been released. Read More

News / Startups

Chooose raises $15M for sustainability platform expansion

By Linda Fox | January 13, 2023

The investment in the Norway-based company was led by climate-tech focused investors GenZero and SoundWaves, the investment vehicle founded by actor Ashton Kutcher. Read More

Interview / Startups

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 / 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 / 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

What will ChatGPT mean for the travel industry?

By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2023

Industry leaders from Booking.com, Expedia Group, Hopper and more weigh in on the topic of what ChatGPT might mean for their internal operations and for travelers. 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 / 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 / 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 / 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

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair LIVE - Sam Jain of Fareportal

By Linda Fox | January 5, 2023

Fareportal, which is based in New York, has seven travel companies in its portfolio and employs more than 2,000 people across a number of locations including the U.K., Mexico, Canada and India. Read More

News

How payments can unlock value, remove friction in travel

By Linda Fox | December 22, 2022

Uplift's Brian Barth, Worldline's Laurie Gablehouse and Paul Beukers from Katanox discuss developments in payments from wallets and crypto to loyalty and embedded finance at The Phocuswright Conference. Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo unveils curated search, readies TV marketing push

By Linda Fox | December 21, 2022

The company says HomeToGo Modes will enable travelers to browse properties based on individual priorities and interests including price or one-off properties. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Boosting airline revenue through next-gen group booking tech

By Ananth Narasimhan - Infiniti Software Solutoins | December 21, 2022

Most airlines are missing out on optimizing a revenue stream that has the potential to deliver up to a 28% increase to the bottom line — group bookings. Read More

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