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Aruba preps full launch of passport-free arrivals process

By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2023

The Aruba Happy One Pass is one of the first implementations of a digital travel credential using biometric technology and automatic border control gates. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Legends

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Legends powers a new era of personalization in travel by transforming phone and photo data into preference profiles to help providers improve revenue, loyalty and experience. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2024: Travlr ID

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2023

Travlr ID is the world’s first decentralized travel identity and profile network built using blockchain and self-sovereign identity. Read More

News / Online

Superhog raises nearly $6.7M in Series A funding

By Morgan Hines | November 2, 2023

Superhog has received $6.7 million in funding as it seeks to revolutionize security around short-term rentals. Read More

News / Technology

Sabre investigation finds no security concerns from alleged ransomware attack

By Derek Catron | October 10, 2023

Despite allegations from a ransomware group that it stole sensitive personal information from Sabre, the company said it has found no evidence that customer data has been compromised. Read More

News / Startups

Safely raises $8M for its short-term rental insurance and screening tools

By Mitra Sorrells | October 2, 2023

Since its founding, Safely has raised more than $20 million in a combination of funding and venture debt and has insured more than four million nights. Read More

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Airbnb announces new system to verify listings

By Derek Catron | September 21, 2023

Verified listings will be denoted by an icon starting in February for the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K. and France, with 30 more countries to be added next fall. Read More

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After successful test, SITA and Indicio accelerate digital travel ID

By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2023

Following a pilot in Aruba, SITA and Indicio are expanding their work on decentralized identity solutions that enable passengers to create a digital version of their passport that is stored in a mobile... Read More

Interview / Startups

Justt- Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2023

By PhocusWire | July 21, 2023

Justt combines industry expertise with machine learning to fight fraudulent chargebacks. Read More

News / Technology

Business travel leaders cautious on generative AI, tout benefits

By Linda Fox | July 6, 2023

Generative AI continues to dominate conversations across travel with corporate travel no exception. Executives from Clarivate, Cornerstone, Spotnana and UiPath share early uses for the tech and pitfalls... Read More

Opinion / Online

Why hyperlocal is the new global for the travel industry

By Michael Becker - GeoSure | June 30, 2023

GeoSure CEO Michael Becker explains why hotels, rentals, ride shares and other tourism stakeholders should harness the power of ultra-refined, location-specific data. Read More

News / Online

Visa wait times remain top concern at U.S. travel conference

By Johanna Jainchill – Travel Weekly | May 31, 2023

A meeting between destination leaders and officials from the State Department at U.S. Travel’s annual IPW conference is giving travel leaders hope that the backlog on long visa wait times will soon be... Read More

News / Online

Airbnb bets big on rooms, new checkout, pricing displays

By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2023

Airbnb's latest update includes a relaunch of private rooms with new enhanced host and property details, total price displays and a clear description of checkout chores in the listing. Read More

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SITA tests app to let travelers digitally cross border

By Mitra Sorrells | March 20, 2023

The program, managed by SITA and Indicio in partnership with Aruba Tourism Authority, is an extension of work the organizations began at the start of the pandemic to create a blockchain-based app to... Read More

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Travel industry works to avoid another chaotic summer

By Kathryn Walson | February 21, 2023

Some say better staffing and enhanced tech, such as increased use of biometrics, could help prevent congestion and expedite passengers at airports. Read More

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