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News / Startups
Short-term rental SaaS startup Hostfully raises $4M seed funding
By Mitra Sorrells | May 26, 2022
Founded in 2016, Hostfully will use the funding to add capabilities to its products, including a native mobile app. Read More
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Opinion / Distribution
The far and wide implications of Uber’s new charter service
By Christian Watts - Magpie Travel | May 26, 2022
With the right plan, Uber Charter could dominate the bus charter industry – and that’s a good thing. Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Bruce Poon Tip of G Adventures
By Jill Menze | May 25, 2022
Bruce Poon Tip founded small group adventure travel company G Adventures in 1990 and leads as CEO still today. Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Checking in with short-term rentals
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Checking in with short-term rentals
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2022
Executives from Europe’s short-term rental companies will discuss the evolving landscape of alternative lodging. Read More
Q&A: Steve Hafner on the development of Kayak for Business
News / Technology
Q&A: Steve Hafner on the development of Kayak for Business
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022
Kayak's CEO talks launching Kayak for Business in the pandemic, competition and future functionality. Read More
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From Our Partners / Distribution
Q&A: The growth potential of Central and Eastern Europe’s tourism sector
By Szallas Group | May 23, 2022
Szallas Group, a leading domestic online travel agency in Central and Eastern Europe, recently published its comprehensive report about the region's tourism. Read More
Despegar posts second quarter of profitability as demand recovers
News / Online
Despegar posts second quarter of profitability as demand recovers
By Jill Menze | May 19, 2022
The Latin American online travel company reports adjusted EBITDA of $12.3 million for the period ending March 31, 2022. Read More
Amex GBT reports large client travel demand accelerating
News / Distribution
Amex GBT reports large client travel demand accelerating
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | May 17, 2022
For Q1 2022, Amex GBT reported $350 million in revenue, up 179% compared with the first quarter of 2021 and half of pre-pandemic levels in 2019. Read More
Members-only home-swap network Kindred lands $7.75M
News / Startups
Members-only home-swap network Kindred lands $7.75M
By Jill Menze | May 13, 2022
Founded in 2021, Kindred helps homeowners and renters take advantage of work-from-anywhere flexibility. Read More
Expedia Group on “deconstructing” online travel
News / Technology
Expedia Group on “deconstructing” online travel
By Jill Menze | May 13, 2022
The online travel giant’s Open World platform is designed for partners of all sizes to take advantage of Expedia Group’s technology. Read More
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News / Startups
Katanox raises $5.7M, adds Expedia exec Rob Torres to board
By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2022
Katanox says it will use this funding to expand internationally and further develop its platform and integrations with CRS, PMS and payment service providers.   Read More
Sabre acquires Nuvola to enrich hospitality retailing solutions
News / Distribution
Sabre acquires Nuvola to enrich hospitality retailing solutions
By Jill Menze | May 9, 2022
With Nuvola, Sabre aims to tackle the on-property fulfillment challenges that arise for hoteliers offering a wide range of ancillaries and attributes. Read More
Iomob partners with Next Earth metaverse for journey planning
News / Technology
Iomob partners with Next Earth metaverse for journey planning
By Linda Fox | May 9, 2022
The aim of the partnership is to collaborate on the development of a service to plan real-life journeys via the metaverse. Read More
Inside Expedia Group's new unified loyalty program
News / Online
Inside Expedia Group's new unified loyalty program
By Jill Menze | May 9, 2022
Called One Key, the program will allow loyalty members to earn and burn points across all of Expedia Group’s brands. Read More
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News / Distribution
Despegar to acquire Brazilian OTA Viajanet
By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2022
This marks the third acquisition of a Brazil-based company for Despegar, which operates as Decolar in the Brazil market. Read More