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After more than 20 months of testing, Kayak is fully launching its free corporate travel solution, Kayak for Business.

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With Hertz deal, Clear opens another lane

With Hertz deal, Clear opens another laneThe partnership could herald broader diversification for the biometric identity technology company that is best known for its...

A demonstration of the Enhanced Advanced Imaging Technology scanner.

Next-generation scanner introduced at Denver's airportThe TSA has begun trialing a screening system that allows passengers to pose with their arms down, rather than the...

Sale could be welcome reset for TravelportThe deal could help Travelport overcome operational and financial hurdles and make it a stronger company, according to industry...

SunExpress claims first for flight booking service via AlexaThe Germany-based airline is using technology from InteRES to enable the service which also allows customers to pay via Amazon...

Hertz doing biometric screening

Hertz doing biometric screeningThe first Hertz Fast Lane is now operating at Atlanta's airport in partnership with Clear, the biometric-identity technology...

Travelport to go private in $4.4 billion deal

Travelport to go private in $4.4 billion dealSiris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast Capital Corp. have agreed to acquire the travel technology company in an all-cash...

Expedia Group launching AI bot for lodging partnersRolling out in the first half of next year, the tool will be available on the Expedia PartnerCentral platform.

HomeAway may have an edge over hotels in swaying consumers booking a family vacation, said Expedia CEO Mark Okerstrom.

Expedia CEO: Hotels can improve competitiveness with vacation rentalsMark Okerstrom assured hoteliers attending the Expedia Partner Conference that the rapid rise of Expedia's vacation rental...

Host agencies bring agent-facing technology in-houseAs host agencies have evolved over the years, so has the technology they offer agents.