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Tier rides away with $200M in funding

By Linda Fox | October 25, 2021

Tier plans to use its latest funding for acquisitions and strategic investments. Read More

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Travel Chapter files for IPO in bid to expand rental services

By Linda Fox | October 22, 2021

Travel Chapter, which has 8,000 homes in its portfolio, plans organic growth as well as acquisitions after listing on the London Stock Exchange. Read More

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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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