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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

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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

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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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

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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

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

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

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

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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

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... 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

Opinion / Technology

AI, the customer journey and the future of travel insurance

By Sasha Gainullin – Battleface | August 25, 2023

Artificial intelligence and machine learning present huge opportunities to reshape how the travel insurance industry operates. Read More

News / Technology

Are airline patents a mark of industry innovation?

By Linda Fox | August 25, 2023

Lufthansa Innovation Hub's study of airline patents filed over the past 20 years revealed a steady decline since 2016 with financial constraints and outsourcing of innovation among reasons for this... Read More

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Axis Bank partners with Cleartrip to bring travel benefits to cardholders

By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2023

India-based Cleartrip and Axis Bank are linking up to provide Axis Bank cardholders with special travel perks when they book with Cleartrip. Read More

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TikTok, Instagram, X: How travel startups use social media

By Morgan Hines | August 24, 2023

Travel startups have been using social media as a marketing tool for some time now. But with an ever-evolving social media spectrum, what remains useful? Read More

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