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 alt="Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals"  title="Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals"
News / Online
Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals
By Derek Catron | August 31, 2023
Will another summer of climate calamities galvanize the level of coordination necessary to keep the travel industry growing — while helping to save the planet?  ... Read More
 alt="Travelshift looks to accelerate growth with $10M investment"  title="Travelshift looks to accelerate growth with $10M investment"
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Travelshift looks to accelerate growth with $10M investment
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023
Iceland-based Travelshift operates marketplaces including Guide to Europe for European leisure travel.... Read More
 alt="Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment"  title="Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment"
News / Startups
Modern Adventure to expand travel offering after $4.8M investment
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023
Certified B Corp Modern Adventure is looking to boost its head count and improve the customer experience.... Read More
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Branchspace receives £5M investment
By Morgan Hines | August 31, 2023
Branchspace is a travel technology consultancy and software provider that works with airlines on digital retailing.... Read More
 alt="Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP"  title="Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP"
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Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP
By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2023
WIHP is based in Paris, extending Cendyn's reach in the EMEA region.... Read More
 alt="Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests"  title="Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests"
News / Online
Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests
By Linda Fox | August 30, 2023
Consistent accessibility issues such as missing alternative text and unlabeled form fields are barriers to bookings from disabled travelers.... Read More
 alt="Goboony, Yescapa announce merger, new funding"  title="Goboony, Yescapa announce merger, new funding"
News / Distribution
Goboony, Yescapa announce merger, new funding
By Morgan Hines | August 30, 2023
Goboony and Yescapa are merging to create one large RV sharing platform with vehicles in more than 10,000 cities across Europe.... Read More
 alt="Snowfall acquires group travel app AmigoGo"  title="Snowfall acquires group travel app AmigoGo"
News / Startups
Snowfall acquires group travel app AmigoGo
By Linda Fox | August 30, 2023
AmigoGo founders Nick Castrioty and Josh Sparkes are bringing their technology expertise to Snowfall.... Read More
 alt="CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A"  title="CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A"
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2023
Capital A has been steadily developing from an airline to an online travel platform and most recently a super app offering financial services, ride hailing, food delivery and more. ... Read More
 alt="Google adds “cheapest time to book” in time for Christmas"  title="Google adds “cheapest time to book” in time for Christmas"
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Google adds “cheapest time to book” in time for Christmas
By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023
Google is adding information on when fares are expected to be lowest for booking a specific destination for specific dates, similar to advice offered by Hopper, Kayak and Skyscanner.  ... Read More
 alt="Ryanair's online facial recognition creating friction for business travelers"  title="Ryanair's online facial recognition creating friction for business travelers"
News / Technology
Ryanair's online facial recognition creating friction for business travelers
By Lauren Arena – Business Travel News Europe | August 28, 2023
Business travelers in the United Kingdom have reported ongoing "friction" and "frustrations" when booking flights with Ryanair due to the carrier's online booking verification process that requires facial recognition.  ... Read More
 alt="Travel investors remain bullish despite headwinds"  title="Travel investors remain bullish despite headwinds"
News / Startups
Travel investors remain bullish despite headwinds
By Mitra Sorrells | August 28, 2023
Ennea Capital Partners' Andy Nau and Unlock Advisors' Cara Whitehill discuss where they see opportunities for innovation across the travel industry.... Read More
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Will New York’s STR rules set stricter standard for travel?
By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023
Airbnb calls new rules a de facto ban against short-term rentals, but others see a sign of what may be coming for the sector.  ... Read More
 alt="IHG launches program to promote growth for diverse hotel owners in U.S., Canada"  title="IHG launches program to promote growth for diverse hotel owners in U.S., Canada"
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IHG launches program to promote growth for diverse hotel owners in U.S., Canada
By Morgan Hines | August 28, 2023
IHG Hotels & Resorts is kicking off IHG LIFT, its new program to prioritize growth for diverse hotel owners in the United States and Canada.  ... Read More
 alt="How the digital guest journey is unlocking the next era of hospitality"  title="How the digital guest journey is unlocking the next era of hospitality"
News / Technology
How the digital guest journey is unlocking the next era of hospitality
By Harman Singh Narula – Canary Technologies | August 28, 2023
Leading hotels, hospitality brands and management groups are turning to technology solutions to help create more personalized guest-staff interactions, automate rote administrative processes, improve data security and boost revenue.... Read More