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News / Technology

This tech is a win-win-win for providers, intermediaries and travelers

By PhocusWire | November 11, 2022

For hospitality and travel, self-sovereign identity is a once-in-20-years technology development that has potential to be a win-win-win, where travel providers, travel intermediaries and travelers can... Read More

News / Technology

Operto adds digital key capabilities with acquisition of STAYmyway

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2022

Spain-based STAYmyway announced an exclusive partnership with Accor for the group’s Accor Key program last year; Operto will now accelerate the rollout of the program. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb names OMG! Fund hosts, launches noise-monitoring technology

By Jill Menze | October 17, 2022

Airbnb has announced the recipients of its $10,000,000 OMG! Fund as well as a partnership with Minut to provide noise-monitoring support for hosts. Read More

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Opinion / Technology

Four scenarios for the future of travel

By Wolfgang Krips - Amadeus | October 4, 2022

Amadeus presents four potential macroeconomic scenarios and what they might mean for the travel industry going forward. Read More

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News / Technology

Travelers call for tech-enabled solutions at international borders

By Kathryn Walson | October 3, 2022

According to a report from Accenture, three-quarters of travelers expect international border processes to look dramatically different by the end of this decade. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why proptech is key for a sustainable rental business

By Jim Netska - PointCentral | September 9, 2022

It’s crucial for property managers to understand the importance of property technology and how it can supercharge long-term strategic business goals. Read More

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Interview / Technology

STARTUP STAGE: Chain4Travel prepares to launch blockchain run by travel industry

By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022

Founded by Peakwork CEO Ralf Usbeck, Chain4Travel is the facilitator of the Camino consortium blockchain and has more than 50 supporters from the travel industry. Read More

News / Online

Cleartrip confirms data breach of internal systems

By Jill Menze | July 19, 2022

The Indian OTA says it is “currently investigating the matter along with a leading external forensics partner.” Read More

News / Technology

WestJet to trial Zamna technology to accelerate passenger check-in

By Mitra Sorrells | June 23, 2022

Zamna says this is the first example in North America of an airline using this type solution to verify international traveler data before airport arrival. Read More

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WTTC calls on governments to introduce a digital travel portal

By Jill Menze | May 20, 2022

In a new report, the WTTC outlines how governments can implement a digital travel portal to check a traveler’s health status prior to traveling. Read More

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Miami airport enables largest use of biometric tech in U.S.

By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2022

Miami International Airport is rolling out SITA's biometric boarding system for international flights at all of its more than 130 gates. Read More

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News / Online

Airbnb enables “split stays” to ease inventory woes

By Mitra Sorrells | May 11, 2022

"Split stays" are part of Airbnb's newest version of its platform, described as “the biggest change to Airbnb in a decade.” Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: It’s not on guests to make short-term rentals safer

By PhocusWire | April 29, 2022

The short-term rental industry must do a better job of vetting travelers – but not at the expense of well-meaning guests. Read More

Opinion / Online

Short-term rental industry must do a better job vetting travelers

By Carl Shepherd | April 25, 2022

The co-founder of HomeAway says, with property owners becoming farther removed from those renting their properties, a new, stronger system is needed to minimize the chance of tragedy. Read More