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The wider trends driving business travel recovery

By Linda Fox | March 10, 2022

Many large companies now say they will continue to offer more flexible working going forward enabling employees to choose whether they work from home or the office or both. Read More

News / Distribution

Action speaks louder than data in diversity and inclusion

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2022

Collecting data on diversity and inclusion should not be something that ends up in a drawer, says GBTA's diversity vice chair. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Airheart uses data to help travelers form plans

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2022

The social travel platform which helps users collaborate on and share travel plans, using data to help them see restrictions and get a glimpse of what a destination might be like. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Cray is a social-selling video app for travel

By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2022

Founded in June 2021, Cray pays a commission to video creators when a booking is made through their content. Read More

News / Online

OYO, Hopper bet on gamification to drive user retention

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2022

OYO and Hopper are leading the way but expect to see more brands using both game theory and actual games in their mobile apps. Read More

News / Startups

Borrow A Boat acquires accommodation platform Beds on Board

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2022

Beds on Board connects boat owners with people who want to stay on a boat without using it in open water. Read More

News / Startups

Venture Noire partners with Remote Year to expand accelerator program

By Mitra Sorrells | March 3, 2022

Remote Year will help Venture Noire expand its eight-week accelerator program, In the Black, internationally, beginning with a cohort going to South Africa. Read More

News / Online

Uber moves closer to super app, adds experiences bookings

By Jill Menze | March 2, 2022

Called Uber Explore, the ride-hail company’s new product allows users to browse and book experiences such as dinner reservations. Read More

News / Online

Klook rebrands, eyes new verticals and merchant offerings

By Jill Menze | March 2, 2022

The Hong Kong-based tours and activities OTA more than quadrupled its number of products and services during the pandemic from 100,000 in 2019 to 490,000 in 2021. Read More

News / Online

TripActions swoops on Sweden-based business travel firm Resia

By Linda Fox | March 1, 2022

The acquisition is the company's third in the past nine months. Read More

News / Distribution

IHG says creating digital advantage is a priority

By Linda Fox | February 23, 2022

The hotel giant says guests now expect sustainable practices and seamless tech, as it reports its full-year 2021 earnings. Read More

News / Online

Busbud expands in Latin America with fresh funding, acquisition

By Jill Menze | February 23, 2022

Montreal-based bus ticketing marketplace Busbud has raised $11 million in funding and acquired Chile-based Recorrido. 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

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

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Jeff Bzdawka of Knowland

By Jill Menze | February 17, 2022

Jeff Bzdawka joined hotel and meetings market intelligence data platform Knowland as CEO in June 2021, following a combined 20 years at Hyatt. Read More

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