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Vrbo targets Airbnb “Superhosts” as rental competition heats up

By Jill Menze | April 1, 2021

Vrbo is offering experienced short-term rental hosts increased visibility through its new Fast Start program. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre unveils storefront technology enabling comparison of airline products and services

By Linda Fox | March 31, 2021

The technology is available via Sabre’s shopping APIs enabling users and developers to create their own storefront. Read More

News / Online

Google Maps adds augmented reality for airports and stations

By Linda Fox | March 31, 2021

Google Maps says it's making 100 AI-led improvements this year. Read More

News / Technology

Webjet invests $4.1M into blockchain startup LockTrip

By Jill Menze | March 31, 2021

As part of the deal, Webjet has agreed to a second optional tranche of $4.2 million for a total of $8.3 million. Read More

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My Method... How Hotel Treats helped properties earn valuable revenue during the pandemic

By Kasia Pankowska - Hotel Treats | March 29, 2021

Hotel Treats helped Hard Rock Hotels earn $1.5 million through vouchers during the pandemic. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Google’s free booking links for hotels – too good to be true?

By Craig Stewart - Freetobook | March 29, 2021

Freetobook’s co-director Craig Stewart suggests property owners to take advantage on Google's recent shift in strategy and see how this one plays out. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Staze is a last-minute booking app for holiday rentals

By Mitra Sorrells | March 29, 2021

Founded in February 2020, Staze is targeted to spontaneous travelers who want to book stays starting within two weeks. Read More

News / Startups

Mint House secures investment for corporate travel rental platform

By Linda Fox | March 26, 2021

Mint House, a rentals for corporate travel concept, previously announced $15 million in funding in May 2019. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: How one airline is rethinking every element of customer loyalty

By PhocusWire | March 26, 2021

AirAsia has shifted its loyalty strategy from providing passenger services to being a one-stop-shop for passengers to earn credit for tickets and numerous other consumer goods. Read More

News / Online

JetBlue launches new travel site for customers to book hotels, car rentals

By Jill Menze | March 25, 2021

Called Paisly, JetBlue's new travel website lets consumers book hotels, car rentals and theme park tickets after they've purchased a flight. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Travel recovery goes beyond planes in the sky - it requires customer empathy

By Simon Dempsey - AviLabs | March 25, 2021

Winning business is hard. Most successful companies will tell you that retaining customers is far cheaper than acquiring new ones. Read More

News / Online

Hopper closes $170M funding round, creates new B2B offering with Capital One as first partner

By Mitra Sorrells | March 24, 2021

Hopper is kicking off an ambitious growth plan that includes the launch of Hopper Cloud, selling its infrastructure, agency content, financial technology and data science capabilities to other travel... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Leisure travel to lead airline recovery, but demand can’t do it alone

By Aditi Mehta - PROS | March 23, 2021

Appealing to travelers will be increasingly important and a digital strategy built around customers and where, how and when they want to engage, will be the key to successfully gaining the loyalty and... Read More

News / Technology

European regulators propose digital green light for travel

By Linda Fox | March 19, 2021

Proposals from European regulators would see a digital travel pass ready for the 2021 summer. Read More

News / Technology

Optibus rings the bell on $107M transportation tech investment

By Kevin May | March 18, 2021

The Series C round, courtesy of Bessemer Venture Partners and Insight Partners, brings the total raised by the Israel-based company to $160 million. Read More

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