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Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: MakeYourTripBetter is a collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals

By Jill Menze | January 27, 2021

MakeYourTripBetter is a free, collaborative platform connecting travelers with locals to get tips and advice and plan experiences. Read More

News / Distribution

What's next for airline distribution as IATA pushes its retailing vision?

By Linda Fox | January 26, 2021

IATA lays out our three areas of focus in 2021 to get closer to airline retailing. Read More

News / Distribution

Airlines need April bookings increase to prevent financial woes

By Linda Fox | January 25, 2021

Pent-up demand for summer 2021 bookings will provide a much needed boost to airlines. Read More

Opinion / Online

What to know about the new customer travel planning, shopping and booking journey

By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | January 25, 2021

While the travel industry certainly can’t predict quarantine mandates, companies can capitalize on demand by meeting customer conditions. Read More

News / Online

Maps.me lands $50M round, plans mobile wallet

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2021

Maps.me plans to bring decentralized finance for travel purchases to its users following the new funding round. Read More

News / Technology

Skyscanner pinpoints unserved routes for airlines via traveler intent tech

By Linda Fox | January 19, 2021

Skyscanner is providing airlines with up-to-date information on traveler searches to uncover new opportunities. Read More

News / Startups

Mobility startup Meep hitches a ride with €4M round

By Kevin May | 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. Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb's Brian Chesky on permanent shifts in travel and need for principles in a crisis

By Linda Fox | January 18, 2021

Following its successful IPO, Airbnb is planning for a different future where travel could be far more distributed. Read More

News / Online

Black U.S. travelers make decisions based on safety, representation

By Jill Menze | January 18, 2021

According to MMGY Global, Black U.S. travelers are more influenced by safety concerns and marketing representation than their European counterparts. Read More

News / Online

AirAsia calls itself an "OTA challenger" amid big digital travel ambitions

By Linda Fox | January 15, 2021

AirAsia.com is drawing on its 75 million customer base, loyalty program and joining the data dots to build its OTA. Read More

News / Online

Gett completes $115M round, plans global expansion

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2021

Gett, which aggregates ground transport for corporates, wants to continue to roll-out the platform worldwide. Read More

News / Startups

Uplift adds $68M credit line for travel payments service

By Linda Fox | January 11, 2021

Uplift sees pent-up demand for travel later in 2021 and is also looking to expand to other sectors. Read More

News / Technology

Tripadvisor tests tool to aid socially distanced travel

By Mitra Sorrells | January 11, 2021

Tripadvisor developed the platform in partnership with Amazon Web Services, Slack and nine other technology companies. Read More

News / Startups

Kyte drives off with $9M in seed funding

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2021

Kyte recently expanded its car-rental at your doorstep service to Washington and will accelerate growth with this latest investment. Read More

News / Technology

Airlines need new data sources to predict demand and gain flexibility

By Linda Fox | January 7, 2021

The airline industry has had 21 years of growth stripped from it in 2020. Managing cash burn and operational flexibility will be key to survival in 2021. Read More

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