Boeing’s Screw Up, HomeToGo’s Gamble and Asia’s Disappearing Routes

[ad_1] Skift Take Today’s podcast looks at Boeing’s new mistake, HomeToGo’s new policy, and China’s fraught direct air relationship with India. Rashaad Jorden Good morning from Skift. It’s Friday, June 28, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.  Listen Now 🎧 Subscribe Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Overcast | Google Podcasts Episode Notes The National […]

Directo emerges from stealth with $1M in funding

[ad_1] Directo has landed $1 million in pre-seed funding for its browser extension-based business that aims to drive direct bookings for hotels and accommodation providers and help travelers access better deals. The investment in the Spain-based business comes from Kima Ventures, Derive Ventures (part of Thayer), female technology angel investors’ group Calafia and 26 industry […]

What We Know About the Business

[ad_1] Skift Take Adani Airport Holdings manages 7 airports in India, with another one under development. A major player in the country’s airport ecosystem, the company is looking at major investment from parent company Adani Enterprises to drive development before its prospective IPO. Bulbul Dhawan Adani Enterprises is planning to list its airport business — […]

Emirates unveils its newly designed, premium lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

[ad_1] The post Emirates unveils its newly designed, premium lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Emirates has unveiled its highly-anticipated premium lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. The airline’s exclusive 925 square meter lounge opened its doors earlier this week to welcome First […]

Fetcherr boosted by $90M for further growth

[ad_1] Fetcherr, a startup providing an AI-powered pricing and inventory control engine to airlines, has attracted $90 million in Series B funding. The investment, which will fuel further growth and enable recruitment, was led by Battery Ventures with existing investors also participating. Israel-based Fetcherr, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2023, announced a pre-Series […]