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FlixMobility acquires Greyhound for $78M

By Linda Fox | October 21, 2021

The initial deal is worth $46 million, with a further deferred consideration of $32 million to U.K.-based First Group. Read More

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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for financial analysts

By PhocusWire | October 21, 2021

This year's Street Talk panel features Helane Becker (Cowen), Jed Kelly (Oppenheimer & Co) and Mark Mahaney (Evercore). Read More

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Startup accommodation platform CuddlyNest raises $3.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2021

Founded in 2017, CuddlyNest says it will use the funding to grow its team and add new product features. Read More

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Ex-British Airways CEO slams digitally naive airline sector

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2021

Digitally savvy customers have been trained to expect a new level of service from online retailers and airlines stand to lose out when it comes to discretionary spend, says Alex Cruz. Read More

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VIDEO: The Big Picture issues in alternative accommodation

By PhocusWire | October 14, 2021

Witnesses to the meteoric rise of the alternative accommodation sector will know that its growth will continue to face a number of challenges alongside the obvious opportunities. Read More

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TripActions raises $275M at $7.25B valuation

By Mitra Sorrells | October 13, 2021

The funding comes less than nine months after TripActions' Series E round of $155 million in January. Read More

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Lola team finds home at Capital One

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2021

Lola's management say credit card and membership service Capital One is the "ideal place to continue the journey." Read More

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Airalo raises $5.4M for digital SIM marketplace

By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2021

Airalo plans to increase its global coverage and in-app services, add to its teams and further develop partnerships with telecom and travel companies. Read More

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WATCH: Digital travel revenues look upward as recovery begins

By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021

It's not a full-blown recovery across the industry just yet - but the uptick in revenues in the second quarter for publicly listed digital travel providers was substantial. Read More

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Vouch expands to Europe as it raises $1.1M seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | October 6, 2021

Singapore-based Vouch, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup of 2021, provides artificial intelligence and chatbot-based solutions for hotels to streamline operations and enhance the guest experience.... Read More

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Airport transfer marketplace SmartRyde raises $1.6M Series A

By Mitra Sorrells | October 5, 2021

Founded in 2017, SmartRyde works with transportation operators at 700 airports in 150 countries. Read More

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Dance adds €16.5M, plots e-bike expansion

By Linda Fox | September 29, 2021

The latest round of funding comes on top of a €15M investment for Dance a year ago. Read More

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Turismocity raises $6M and acquires Brazilian travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2021

Argentina-based Turismocity says it is planning more acquisitions and investments as it aims to become one of the world's top travel companies. Read More

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Spanish mid-term housing rental platform Ukio raises $9M

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2021

Founded in 2020, Ukio has 100 apartments in Barcelona and Madrid with plans to grow to 700 across six European capitals by the end of 2022. Read More

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VIDEO: A time for product to take center stage

By PhocusWire | September 24, 2021

Nobody wants to say that took advantage of a global crisis - but the reality is that the last 20 months have seen a number of companies use the time to think deeply about their strategy. Read More

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