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Linktivity's mission to digitize Japan’s transportation and activity suppliers
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 27, 2022
The company, originally a subsidiary of Japanese OTA Veltra, has grown its supplier count from five to more than 100 since the start of the pandemic.
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GetYourGuide builds B2B unit to grow SaaS offering
By Mitra Sorrells
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December 1, 2021
GetYourGuide says there are about 50 partners currently using the SaaS solution, and now it is creating a team to grow the business.
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Airbnb’s limited foray into experiences helps everyone else
By Yiannis Maglaras - Ticknovate
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October 6, 2021
Airbnb may have given the industry the jolt it needed to compete in today’s market, with new platforms and sales channels, but field is wide open for other travel businesses to take advantage
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Do online travel agencies suffer from brand blindness?
By Chris Torres - Tourism Marketing Agency
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September 27, 2021
To grow a successful brand, online travel agencies need to refocus how they brand and market their services.
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What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?
By Jill Menze
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August 31, 2021
According to new research, Gen Z travelers favor online travel agencies as well as travel brands that echo their values.
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Charting the rise of SPACs in online travel
By Linda Fox
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July 27, 2021
About eight travel companies have exited via special purpose acquisition company in recent months, as other SPACs continue to eye the sector.
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GetYourGuide survey finds caution being replaced by eagerness to travel
By Mitra Sorrells
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May 18, 2021
According to a survey of nearly 7,500 people in six countries, 56% are "eager" to travel, compared to just 40% in 2020.
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Why virtual tours and activities will stick around after the pandemic
By Mitra Sorrells
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March 4, 2021
Companies providing online tours and activities - including Amazon - say they plan to keep virtual experiences around even after the pandemic ends.
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GetYourGuide adds €80M in financing to explore strategic investments
By Linda Fox
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February 16, 2021
GetYourGuide’s latest funding follows a €114 million convertible note announced in October 2020.
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Hot and not in travel startup funding during pandemic-stricken 2020
By Linda Fox
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December 18, 2020
Investments in travel startups slowed in 2020 but ground transportation and private accommodation remained in the spotlight.
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VIDEO: New Reality With... Johannes Reck of GetYourGuide
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November 24, 2020
The next guest on the New Reality With... series is Johannes Reck, CEO and co-founder of GetYourGuide, one of the world's leading online travel agencies for tours and activities.
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GetYourGuide activates €114M financing round
By Kevin May
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October 29, 2020
The round was led by Searchlight Capital and backed by a string of other finance houses and the Germany-based company's founding team.
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Sounding Off: Try as you may, you can't escape reality
By PhocusWire
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October 16, 2020
As dark as that March to June period was for people, travel brands and society, companies need more than a ballsy approach to ensure their survival as COVID-19 carries on.
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GetYourGuide lands aviation's first in-flight destination activities booking deal
By Kevin May
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October 16, 2020
The agreement with Spanish digital cabin services provider Immfly will put search and booking tools into IFE devices on airlines, allowing functionality even when aircraft are out of range of...
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GetYourGuide makes deep workforce cuts as pandemic reality bites
By Kevin May
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October 14, 2020
Around 90 employees at GetYourGuide are being let go as part of a program to reset the business in the midst of ongoing uncertainty in the travel industry.
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