Daily Travel Startup Watch: Holidog, Tapln and More
Every day we alert our readers of new startups in the travel industry being listed on AngelList, as an early information service for those who keep track of such things. Every weekday, there will be a list of these newbies, along with each of their mini-profiles.
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Hotels
How Data Quality Issues Impact Global Hospitality Operations
There are wide discrepancies in data quality for hotel transactions across global regions, with the largest occurring in Asia-Pacific. Because hotels and agencies need to harness data quality to thrive, they must take a more nuanced regional approach to monitoring potential issues.
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Tourism
Bollywood: The Strongest Currency in Indian Tourism
With India’s box office expected to hit $2.8 billion by 2028, Bollywood is a blockbuster travel agent in disguise. It turns reel magic into real tourism — making destinations into superstars.
Travel Technology
17 Travel Tech Acquisitions So Far This Year – See the List
Small deals are leading M&A activity in travel tech. But one area where larger deals are emerging is in travel payments.
Airlines
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendants Ratify 3-Year Contract
The ratification now sets the stage for more negotiations with Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants.
Short-Term Rentals
Vrbo Tries to Fix a Hole in OneKey Where Travelers Earn But Can't Burn Rewards
Depending on the fine print, Vrbo giving vacation rental property managers more flexibility in how they run their businesses can't be a bad thing.