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Articles tagged “travel agents”

Startups

Lilium Raises $192 Million for Electric Taxi Jets: Startup Funding Roundup

Lilium is trying to keep its stock price up as it develops its first product, an electric flying taxi that several companies have agreed to purchase.

Lilium Raises $192 Million for Electric Taxi Jets: Startup Funding Roundup

Travel Technology

Mondee Adds Mobile App and AI Chatbot for Travel Booking

A mobile app, online shopping cart, and easier group travel booking are highlights in a world of outdated tech for travel agents.

Mondee Adds Mobile App and AI Chatbot for Travel Booking

Tourism

India’s Travel Tax Rules Keep Changing — and It’s Hurting Domestic Companies

The Indian government has introduced a layer of complexity and confusion for travel companies in the country.

India’s Travel Tax Rules Keep Changing — and It’s Hurting Domestic Companies

Tour Operators

Super-Yacht Charters Shift to Exotic Locations at (Slightly) More Affordable Rates

Changes in spending patterns for ultra-high-net-worth travelers might signal a slowdown in luxury revenge travel. However, despite a cautious approach, there's still a considerable appetite for unique experiences, as a younger set go in search of sailing adventures.

Super-Yacht Charters Shift to Exotic Locations at (Slightly) More Affordable Rates

Startups

Scapia Raises $9 Million for Travel Rewards Credit Card

Scapia is offering a lot of travel rewards for its credit card users, while Utu wants to modernize tax-free shopping.

Scapia Raises $9 Million for Travel Rewards Credit Card

News Blog

IDEAS: SOTC Travel Introduces Three Regional Languages to Website

SOTC Travel has introduced three new regional languages to its website - Hindi, Gujarati and Tamil, in addition to English - in order to target the growing customer market within Regional India-Bharat and provide a more accessible guest experience. In addition to the new language offering, SOTC has also curated a collection of holidays designed…

Online Travel

India Daily: Yatra Hops on Personalized Travel Trend With Subscription Program

If you are making travelers pay to give access to "exclusive deals" you need to ensure that the offer is worth the investment. Will Yatra deliver on its promises? Only time will tell.

India Daily: Yatra Hops on Personalized Travel Trend With Subscription Program

Airlines

India Daily: Aviation Ministry to Airlines – Watch ‘Abnormal Surge Pricing’ 

Airfares in India are going through the roof bang in the middle of the country’s peak summer travel season. Is any respite in the near term likely?

India Daily: Aviation Ministry to Airlines – Watch ‘Abnormal Surge Pricing’ 

Travel Agents

Brazil’s Top Travel Agency CVC Seeks Strategic Investors for Share Offering

Recent changes at Brazil's largest travel agency include a new CEO, a new chief financial officer, and a $15 million capital injection from its founder. CVC now plans a $60-million-plus share offering. Other global travel companies or private equity firms may take part.

Brazil’s Top Travel Agency CVC Seeks Strategic Investors for Share Offering

Travel Agents

India Daily: Cleartrip Rebuilds Booking Tool for Travel Agents

As new distribution capabilities and alternative strategies emerge, travel agents' traditional reliance on global distribution systems for selling tickets is changing.

India Daily: Cleartrip Rebuilds Booking Tool for Travel Agents