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Sherpa raises $8.5M to meet demand for its travel rules platform

By Jill Menze | April 30, 2021

In the past year, Sherpa says the number of airlines and other travel companies using Sherpa’s products has tripled. Read More

Opinion / Online

Marketing tactics to think about as travel attempts to recover

By Gilad Barash - Dstillery | April 30, 2021

It's likely that the travel audiences from a year ago no longer apply so travel marketers need to find the signals consumers are putting out. Read More

News / Startups

TravelPerk bags $160M round as investors back business travel recovery

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2021

TravelPerk says product innovation and further acquisitions are part of the roadmap. Read More

News / Technology

Snap boosts 3D mapping capabilities via acquisition of Pixel8earth

By Linda Fox | April 29, 2021

Pixel8.earth describes itself as a perpetually updating map that fuses terrestrial and aerial data, with the company enabling users to browse 3D content as well as create an account and build their own... Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 62 - Joah Spearman of Localeur

By PhocusWire | April 29, 2021

A common thread in Joah Searman's origin story and that of experience recommendation platform Localeur is one of countering adversity, as he explains to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More

News / Online

Booking windows, trip duration up as consumers return to travel

By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2021

Skyscanner has identified several trends it says are defining consumer behavior as it relates to travel planning and purchasing. Read More

News / Technology

Camping World acquires Nomad Reservations, boosts data access

By Linda Fox | April 28, 2021

The recreational vehicle retailer says the acquisition boosts its data capabilities by providing it with unique data points on the customer’s forthcoming trips. Read More

News / Startups

TripAbrood adds £645,000 in seed funding for AI-powered assistant

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2021

Family travel assistant TripAbrood plans to use its latest funding to launch its product to the U.K. market. Read More

News / Distribution

Ryanair steps up direct strategy with Price Checker tool

By Linda Fox | April 26, 2021

The airline is also putting a "Verified Seal" on its website and mobile app to show users they are booking direct. Read More

News / Online

BlaBlaCar raises $115M to expand carpool and bus services

By Jill Menze | April 21, 2021

BlaBlaCar says it has witnessed double-digit growth in its markets outside of Europe and is expecting a strong travel rebound in Europe this summer. Read More

News / Distribution

IATA chief Willie Walsh says zero-risk approach from government is not possible

By Linda Fox | April 21, 2021

Governments need to look at the current procedures for travel post pandemic and create a more seamless experience. Read More

News / Online

Expedia unveils rebrand in major push to capture travel demand

By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021

Expedia is debuting a new look and product offerings on its quest to become consumers’ "ultimate travel companion." Read More

News / Online

What are travelers on Google searching for?

By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021

According to TripsToDiscover, searches are up dramatically for travel products since January 1, 2021. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Biometric digital identity must be end-to-end for air travel

By Iyad Hindiyeh - Amadeus | April 19, 2021

The pandemic has accelerated progress towards a full-automated self-service passenger journey. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Remote working on a cruise will require more than curiosity

By PhocusWire | April 16, 2021

It will take more than just a steady set of sea legs and desire to hang out with thousands of cruise passengers for a remote-working-on-a-cruise initiative to get much traction. Read More

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