AIRLINES AND AIRPORTS
IDEMIA | November 27, 2020
Digital Travel Credentials make traveling between air terminals and aircrafts a more charming encounter and reinforces traveler trust in air terminal administrations and frameworks. On 10-11 November 2020, at the ICAO virtual meeting, IDEMIA showed with an aircraft partner its advancement innovation capabilities to introduce a completely operational arrangement, bringing DTC to life.
Leveraging its Mobile ID solution and passenger stream assistance arrangements, IDEMIA recreated a traveler DTC for check in and shrewd boarding. Travelers can speed through all air terminal touchpoints because of quick and super secure biometric distinguishing proof. IDEMIA's DTC treat private information with a similar security level concerning paper identifications.
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HOSPITALITY TRENDS
Travel Weekly | November 23, 2020
When the Covid-19 pandemic started sending seismic stuns through the worldwide travel industry, the hospitality organization Sonder looked for first to take up some slack. However, the San Francisco-based organization likewise observed chances.
Sonder offers a blend of lodgings and private rentals and supports its customers with touchless hospitality - a mix that left it preferable situated over most during the emergency. As movement went to a close to stop, Sonder directed its concentration toward the lengthy visit market, where fundamental specialists and a couple of outstanding experience explorers introduced in any event a little prepared market.
The technique has paid off, Sonder VP of income Shruti Challa clarified during the Phocuswright Conference Thursday.
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BUSINESS TRAVEL
Cleartrip, Flipkart | April 16, 2021
Flipkart announced on Thursday that it has agreed to acquire Cleartrip, an online travel and hotel ticketing firm, as the Walmart-owned e-commerce firm seeks to expand its offerings in the world's second-largest internet market.
According to a person familiar with the matter, the deal values 14-year-old Cleartrip, which raised approximately $74 million before the acquisition, at approximately $40 million. Cleartrip, like most other travel companies, is under immense stress as a result of the worldwide pandemic, which has greatly reduced people's desire to travel.
Last month, Indian news outlet MoneyControl announced that the two firms were considering a merger.
Cleartrip is also an Amazon partner in India, powering the American e-commerce giant's ticketing engine. In 2019, the two companies signed an agreement. The American e-commerce company did not react, even though it is currently battling a legal battle to prevent its estranged Indian partner Future Group from selling business to Reliance Retail.
Cleartrip will continue to exist as a standalone brand, with all staff staying, while collaborating with Flipkart to “further create digital innovations to make travel easier for customers,” the two firms announced today.
Flipkart has been reported to be working on adding a flight ticket buying feature on its website for more than a year.
“Through digital commerce, the Flipkart Group is dedicated to improving customer experiences. For many customers, Cleartrip is synonymous with travel, and as we diversify and search for new areas of growth, this investment will further strengthen our diverse portfolio of customer offers. We welcome the Cleartrip team to the Flipkart Group, with their vast industry expertise and technological skills, and look forward to working together to provide greater value and travel experiences for customers,” said Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO of Flipkart Group, in a tweet.
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