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Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Anyplace wants to make flexible-term housing as easy to book as hotels

By Jill Menze | August 27, 2019

Anyplace is a B2C marketplace where travelers can book fully furnished accommodations on a monthly basis. Read More

News / Technology

PROS acquires Travelaer to build out end-to-end retailing experience for airlines

By Jill Menze | August 27, 2019

Airline revenue management solution PROS has acquired Travelaer SAS in a deal estimated at about $12 million. Read More

News / Distribution

LuggageHero buys bag-storage competitor Knock Knock City

By Jill Menze | August 26, 2019

The short-term luggage storage market is consolidating, with LuggageHero - one of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Startups for 2019 - acquiring one of its competitors, Knock Knock City. Read More

business travel part 4 data management for leakage

News / Technology

Business travel, part 4: How data management can minimize trip "leakage"

By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2019

Data management tools are enabling corporate travel managers to capture and analyze data from off-channel bookings to minimize leakage. Read More

News / Distribution

Expedia Group fully acquires CanadaStays to boost vacation rental presence up north

By Jill Menze | August 22, 2019

CanadaStays, with which Expedia Group has had a strategic partnership since 2015, will be integrated into the Vrbo brand. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Clear Chain Travel wants to reimagine distribution through blockchain and AI

By Linda Fox | August 22, 2019

Clear Chain Travel is bringing blockchain principles and AI-driven robotic processes to the groups and meetings space to improve transparency, drive efficiency and save costs. Read More

News / Startups

Short-term rental management startup Frontdesk gets $2.75M for aggressive expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | August 22, 2019

Short-term rental management company Frontdesk has received funding of $2.75 million to expand. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Jan Gerlach of Peakwork

By Linda Fox | August 21, 2019

Peakwork was founded in 2009 and provides software to connect supply from airlines, bedbank and other travel companies with online and off distributors. Read More

News / Distribution

U.S. government sues to block Farelogix sale to Sabre

By Kevin May | August 20, 2019

Sabre dared regulators last week to block its $360 million acquisition of Farelogix - and now the U.S. government has taken up the challenge. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Wapanda wants to give control back to riders and NYC taxis

By Jill Menze | August 20, 2019

The Wapanda app connects consumers with ride-share companies as well as New York City taxis and lets them negotiate on fares. Read More

News / Distribution

TUI eyes tours and activities opportunities, makes progress on digital platforms

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2019

TUI is not ruling out further acquisitions in the tours and activities space as it looks to grow its holiday experiences division further. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

What’s next for Google’s expansion into vacation rentals?

By James Burrows - Rentals United | August 16, 2019

With Google entering the vacation rental market, what future developments could impact direct bookings, guest experience, customer ownership and the current ecosystem? Read More

News / Startups

European RV-sharing platform PaulCamper raises €7M for expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2019

Berlin-based RV sharing site PaulCamper has raised €7 million in Series A funding. Read More

News / Distribution

Sabre pushes to close Farelogix acquisition, awaits potential D.O.J. block

By Linda Fox | August 15, 2019

Sabre says it intends to close its acquisition of Farelogix by August 21 but will extend the agreement until the end of April to overcome regulatory hurdles. Read More