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News / Online
Travel groups warn of fewer trips if U.S. adopts plan to lower credit card fees
By Johanna Jainchill and Robert Silk – Travel Weekly April 19, 2024
A proposal to lower credit card fees could have the unintended consequence of reducing travel by cutting into the funds that support loyalty programs, data from the U.S. Travel Association shows.   Read More
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Riskline, Travlr ID link to bolster travel safety
By Morgan Hines April 18, 2024
Riskline and Travlr ID are partnering to offer real-time risk intelligence for travelers. Read More
News / Online
Consortium led by Certares will invest €125M as part of agreement with FTI Group
By Morgan Hines April 18, 2024
FTI Group will use the new funding to bolster growth and pay for a “digital transformation.”... Read More
News / Startups
Ramp raises $150M to bring AI to spend management
By Linda Fox April 18, 2024
Eric Glyman, co-founder and CEO of Ramp, said the funding would go to "the next wave of innovation," which includes AI developments.... Read More
News / Technology
Travel companies navigate changes to Google’s search function
By Morgan Hines April 18, 2024
Some travel companies have seen changes in search results following Google’s latest update, which addresses in part “low quality AI-generated content that’s designed to attract clicks.” ... Read More
News / Startups
Skyports lands $110M for air taxi infrastructure development in Dubai
By Linda Fox April 17, 2024
After announcing a deal to develop vertiports in Dubai earlier this year, Skyports has received investment from ACS Group to help build the air taxi infrastructure.... Read More



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Google spotlights more sustainable ways to travel
Google is launching new and expanded features in its Maps and Search functions for users seeking more... Read more
News / Technology
Profitroom sells majority stake, plots expansion
Funds from Profitroom's sale of a 65% stake will help it drive expansion. Read more
News / Technology
Is technology bringing the Perfect Trip nearer?
PhocusWire talks to Steve Singh, Concur co-founder and former CEO turned travel startup investor, on... Read more
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Airbnb calls for STR policies for renters
Airbnb announced plans to work with local governments in support of short-term rental rules that will... Read more
News / Startups
Exoticca secures €4M for further expansion
Exoticca CEO Pere Vallés said the funding would help the company’s expansion in Latin America. Read more
News / Startups
Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2024
Phocuswright's Travel Startups Interactive Database shows that after a down year in 2023, funding for... Read more

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