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Opinion / Distribution
Wizz Air’s marketing gimmick shows need for more regulation of aviation emissions
By Justin Francis - Responsible Travel | August 19, 2024
Responsible Travel's chairman Justin Francis discusses how marketing ploys designed to entice already frequent flyers to fly are irresponsible in light of climate challenges. Read More
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News / Online
Wizz Air partners with Caravelo on all-you-can-fly subscription
By D.J. Catron | August 13, 2024
Subscribers who pay a single annual payment up front can fly as much as they want during the next 12 months as long as they book within 72 hours before departure.   Read More
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Opinion / Technology
How access to OTA data is democratizing short-term rental tech
By Pierre-Camille Hamana - Hospitable | June 4, 2024
The future of the STR industry is clear: It's time for a host-centric approach that prioritizes access, innovation and fairness. Read More
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News / Technology
Are flight subscriptions starting to take off?
By D.J. Catron | March 27, 2024
Recent announcements from AirAsia, Alaska Airlines and Saudia may be a sign of things to come as airlines soar into digital era.     Read More
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News / Online
New iSeatz report finds challenges for travel in membership group loyalty programs
By D.J. Catron | March 15, 2024
While most membership organizations offer travel perks in their loyalty programs, few members use the service when booking travel, the report found.   Read More
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News / Online
Experts: Why Tripadvisor Plus didn’t pan out
By Jamie Biesiada – Travel Weekly | March 12, 2024
Analysts say the shutdown of the struggling service may be part of an attempt to streamline Tripadvisor after its parent company said last month that it was exploring a potential sale. Read More
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News / Online
Tripadvisor Plus is shutting down after three years
By Morgan Hines | March 1, 2024
In remarks at the Phocuswright Conference in November, Tripadvisor CEO Matt Goldberg said the company would focus on the benefits of free membership versus trying to build the paid subscription program. Read More
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News / Technology
Personalization, Web3, NFTs - how airline loyalty programs are evolving
By Linda Fox | November 28, 2023
Airlines are taking small steps to build in flexibility and make loyalty programs more appealing, but it's evolution rather than revolution. Read More
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Kabuk
By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023
Kabuk is a fast-growing fintech company in the travel space, operating a subscription type service we refer to as “HafH” - Home away from Home. Read More
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News / Distribution
Marriott-Rappi partnership goes live, signals new opportunities for customer acquisition
By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2023
The partnership is launching in Mexico with plans to expand to Colombia in November and early next year to the other Latin America countries where Rappi operates. Read More
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News / Distribution
3 key insights from aviation chiefs at the World Aviation Festival
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2023
PhocusWire recaps what the bosses of Emirates, IAG, TAP Air Portugal, Pegasus and IATA said about the hurdles aviation faces going forward during the World Aviation Forum 2023. Read More
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News / Online
Caravelo raises €3.5M in Series A round
By Morgan Hines | September 14, 2023
 Subscription-focused travel company Caravelo is looking at expanding into new markets with its series A round. Read More
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News / Online
First Choice relaunches with flight-free vacation options
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2023
TUI brand First Choice believes traveler needs are changing, and it wants to offer them more options when it comes to booking trips. Read More
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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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News / Online
Inspirato gets $25M injection from Capital One Ventures
By Linda Fox | August 9, 2023
Luxury travel subscription service Inspirato was launched in 2011 and went public via special purpose acquisition company in early 2022. Read More