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Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: The Tarzan Way wants to celebrate the uniqueness of every traveler

By Jill Menze | January 6, 2021

The India-based startup wants to revamp the traveler experience by making it more streamlined and customer-friendly. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How tourism organizations can stay a step ahead of competing destinations

By Freddy Friedman - travel audience | December 31, 2020

Tourism organizations can use data and AI to understand visitors and adjust campaigns as restrictions lift. Read More

Opinion / Online

Four trends that will shape business travel in 2021

By Alex Kaluzny - Egencia | December 30, 2020

For C-suites and travel managers, acknowledging and adapting to these trends will be an essential part of building traveler confidence and reintroducing in-person meetings. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: SmartNomad wants to make trip planning a one-click experience

By Linda Fox | December 29, 2020

The New York-based company initially wants to offer the service to online travel agencies and travel management companies. Read More

News / Startups

Hopin acquires Topi to drive hybrid events

By Linda Fox | December 23, 2020

Topi's co-founders are joining Hopin to head up the development of hybrid and mobile products. Read More

News / Startups

Navisteps raises $1M to develop its corporate travel technology

By Linda Fox | December 23, 2020

Singapore-based Navisteps will use its $1M in funding for market expansion in Asia. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Travel veterans Peluso and Jones on opportunities to emerge from COVID stronger

By Mitra Sorrells | December 23, 2020

Travelocity founder Terry Jones and former Travelocity CEO Michelle Peluso reunited for a discussion with Phocuswright senior analyst Lorraine Sileo. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Travel trends in 2021 - prepare for a year of new opportunities

By Amadeus | December 22, 2020

Predicting the future is impossible but imagining a way forward is critical. Here are six trends we see shaping travel in 2021. Read More

News / Technology

Digital payments could go backwards with hidden charges pushing travelers to use cash

By Linda Fox | December 21, 2020

Digital payments have accelerated during the pandemic with travelers switching to contactless cards and mobile options. Read More

News / Online

Four travel CEOs on thriving through 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | December 17, 2020

The CEOs of Serko, RedDoorz, Journera and Hopper detail what they've done to finish 2020 on a strong note. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: WKND curates local weekend adventure packages

By Mitra Sorrells | December 15, 2020

WKND is targeting millennials with what it calls a retreats-as-a-service platform that provides personalized adventure packages within a three-hour drive. Read More

News / Technology

European Commission sets mobility strategy, aims for 90% emissions cut

By Linda Fox | December 14, 2020

Over 80 initiatives have been folded into ten key areas for action including sustainability projects, such as zero-emission airports and ports, as well as healthy and sustainable inter-urban and urban... Read More

News / Online

AirAsia boss on the Google threat and extending the brand

By Linda Fox | December 11, 2020

AirAsia Group boss Tony Fernandes believes airlines will end up outbidding each other on Google. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Airbnb's Joe Gebbia talks milestone IPO

By Jill Menze | December 11, 2020

Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia speaks to Airbnb's debut on the public markets, how it has adapted during the pandemic and the company’s long-term vision. Read More

News / Online

Expedia Group CEO wants to be "the best travel tech platform in the world"

By Jill Menze | December 10, 2020

At Expedia Group’s virtual Explore event, CEO Peter Kern outlined how playing to Expedia Group’s strengths will help the company and its partners recover from the impact of the coronavirus crisis. Read More

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