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Holidu scores €100M to expand in existing markets

By Linda Fox | October 19, 2022

The Series E investment was led by 83North, with Northzone, HV Capital, Vintage Investment Partners, Commonfund Capital and existing investors also participating. Read More

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Pace of innovation set to pick up in travel, but fraud worries grow

By Alfred Siew - WiT | October 19, 2022

Panelists at WiT Singapore discuss innovation around trip planning while also sharing concerns about fraud in the digital realm. Read More

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CitySwift raises €5M for public transport intelligence tools

By Linda Fox | October 18, 2022

The Series A investment brings Ireland-based CitySwift's total funding to €8.5 million. Read More

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QEEQ car rental gets investment from Alibaba-owned Fliggy

By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2022

QEEQ says the funding is part of a larger partnership it is developing with Fliggy to promote digitalization and innovation in the car rental category. Read More

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South Korea's Plana lands funding for electric air taxis

By Kathryn Walson | October 17, 2022

The company says its goal is to create an autonomous aircraft that can make safe, affordable trips of up to 350 miles. Read More

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Move to digital gains momentum in tours and activities sector

By Kathryn Walson | October 14, 2022

Online travel agencies will continue to accelerate the move to digital. And with niche OTAs entering the tours and activities market, consolidation is likely on the horizon. Read More

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RV travel stays the course: “There’s no going back”

By Jill Menze | October 14, 2022

Interest in RV rentals - a popular choice amid the pandemic - remains high, with platforms such as Outdoorsy exceeding $2 billion in total transactions. Read More

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Altido acquires Sherpa in latest in series of expansions

By Kathryn Walson | October 13, 2022

European property management company Altido’s growth has accelerated since it merged with DoveVivo in February 2022. Read More

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RootRez raises $1.8M to launch lodging e-commerce software in new markets

By Jill Menze | October 13, 2022

Founded in 2015, Utah-based RootRez provides destination tourism organizations with a fully customizable white-label booking engine to help drive local economic demand. Read More

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TripActions raises $304M for further expansion

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2022

The funds consist of $154 million in equity provided by new and existing investors combined with a $150 million capital structure investment led by Coatue. Read More

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Standardized data key to air industry sustainability

By Kathryn Walson | October 12, 2022

ATPCO panelists say sustainable aviation initiatives can only work with transparency and industry standardization. Read More

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Delta Invests $60M in air taxi company Joby Aviation

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | October 12, 2022

The carrier plans to use electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for home-to-airport transportation. Read More

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Bob W continues buying spree, acquires KOTI

By Linda Fox | October 10, 2022

The acquisition of Finland-based KOTI is Bob W’s second this year following its acquisition of Estonishing Stays in May. Read More

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Travel brands laser in on mobile experience in India

By Kathryn Walson | October 10, 2022

An ever-growing number of consumers in India are making purchases through mobile platforms. This trend is leading travel brands to heighten their focus on mobile. Read More

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Travello poised for further acquisitions following £5.7M investment

By Linda Fox | October 7, 2022

Australia-based Travello will use the funds to strengthen its position in the destination as well as take advantage of the pent-up demand for travel experiences as the industry recovers. Read More

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