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Q&A: Doug Lansky on the efficacy of carbon offsetting schemes

By Jill Menze | September 13, 2022

The destination management and tourism specialist explains why offsetting schemes sound “too good to be true.” Read More

Opinion / Technology

3 hospitality tech predictions for the new era of travel

By Elaine Shuck - Aruba | September 12, 2022

Improved connectivity, the use of cognitive computing with AI and even emerging digital worlds inside the metaverse are shaping the future of hospitality. Read More

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Could gamification help corporate travel go green?

By Linda Fox | September 12, 2022

Iomob’s WheelCoin app uses gamification and tokenization to nudge corporate travelers into making sustainable choices. Read More

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Multi-day packaged tours specialist Exoticca snags €20M for growth in North America, Latin America

By Jill Menze | September 12, 2022

The financing brings the Barcelona-based company’s total funding to €66 million. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2022

Aloke Bajpai founded India-based Ixigo in 2007 alongside co-founder Rajnish Kumar to improve the travel booking process for consumers through technology. Read More

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Does climate change mean summer holidays are over for good?

By Carlos Cendra - Mabrian | September 8, 2022

As warmer weather trends continue, the travel industry needs to rethink its whole approach to summer holidays. Read More

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Expedia Group launches new social impact, sustainability strategy

By Jill Menze | September 7, 2022

Expedia Group's Open World social impact and sustainability strategy addresses the traveler experience, community engagement and environmental impact. Read More

News / Startups

Payments startup SquadTrip launches platform targeting millennial group travelers

By Kathryn Walson | September 7, 2022

The Black-owned SaaS platform helps travel professionals target millennials by offering flexible payment installments, Apple Pay checkout and promo codes. Read More

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Tripadvisor enables businesses to display "identity" attributes

By Mitra Sorrells | September 6, 2022

Hotels and restaurants in the U.S. and Canada can display attributes such as Black-owned or woman-owned on their Tripadvisor profile. Read More

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

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

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

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

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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

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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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