Distribution

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News / Online
VIDEO: Peer-to-peer car sharing accelerates growth
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2022
Turo's chief data officer discusses consumer interest in peer-to-peer car sharing, both as hosts and customers, and future opportunities for distribution and partnerships. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: How intermediaries are mastering the middle
By PhocusWire | June 3, 2022
A panel at Phocuswright Europe will discuss the opportunities and challenges for intermediaries in Europe. Read More
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News / Online
Tripscout raises $14M, launches hotel booking through Instagram
By Mitra Sorrells | June 2, 2022
Tripscout is creating a private hotel booking platform that offers rates the company says are typically 25% to 75% below public hotel booking sites. Read More
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News / Online
Snapchat unveils dynamic ads service for travel advertisers
By Linda Fox | June 1, 2022
The social media platform says it will serve the most relevant ads to Snapchatters interested in travel. Read More
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News / Technology
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Developing decentralized ID
By PhocusWire | May 27, 2022
Two of the people leading work on decentralized digital identity for travel will take the stage to discuss current developments and future opportunities. Read More
Qantas acquires 51% of travel packages business TripADeal
News / Online
Qantas acquires 51% of travel packages business TripADeal
By Linda Fox | May 26, 2022
The Australian carrier wants to boost its leisure offering to loyalty program members through the acquisition. Read More
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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
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