In today's wrap-up of news in brief:
eDreams ODIGEO launches advertising site… EasyJet boosts startup accelerator… Ixigo adds AR for trains... Amadeus integrates FairFly… Tech players unveil blockchain for reviews…
ADVERTISING: eDreams ODIGEO is launching a dedicated advertising platform, eDreams ODIGEO Media Services. The site includes services offered by the European online travel agency’s brands as well as key audience metrics.
STARTUPS: EasyJet and Founders Factor have added three startups to their accelerator program: WeTrip, a group booking platform; Car and Away, billed as the “Airbnb for cars”; and Flightsayer, which predicts flight delays… More here.
AUGMENTED REALITY: Indian travel search engine Ixigo has launched an augmented-reality component to its train app. The feature allows travelers to find their coach positions at more than 7,000 stations… More here.
GDS: Air-fare tracking startup FairFly has been integrated into Amadeus. FairFly uses technology to track when air fares drop to aid with rebooking and is already live on Sabre and Galileo… More here.
BLOCKCHAIN: New Zealand tech players are planning to launch the internet’s first-ever blockchain for online ratings. The solution is intended to ensure quality reviews on a site by paying good reviewers in “a new kind of cryptocurrency”… More here.
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