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Boatsetter sails away with $38M for rental marketplace

By Jill Menze | August 4, 2022

Launched in 2014, Boatsetter's marketplace connects boat owners and licensed captains to renters. Read More

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Arbitrip hotel booking platform snapped up by Israel's Talma Shlomo

By Linda Fox | August 3, 2022

Israel-based Talma Shlomo has embarked on an M&A program to expand its presence globally. Read More

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Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka

By WiT | August 2, 2022

Both companies say the collaboration will provide growth opportunities in domestic and international markets. Read More

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Way2VAT to acquire DevoluIVA

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | August 1, 2022

Automated value-added tax recovery provider Way2VAT has signed an agreement to acquire Barcelona-based DevoluIVA. Read More

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How new short-term rental marketplaces are wooing investors

By Jill Menze | August 1, 2022

Triangle Luxury, Here and Nectar are three short-term rental marketplaces designed to simplify the investing process and lower barriers to entry. Read More

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Tripbtoz expands to Singapore, San Francisco with Series B raise

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 29, 2022

The Seoul-based online travel agency has raised $8 million to-date. Read More

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Mews launches venture arm to fuel growth and innovation in hospitality industry

By Kathryn Walson | July 28, 2022

Following three acquisitions in the past year, Mews has launched Mews Ventures to accelerate M&A activity. Read More

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PriceLabs gets $30M investment for short-term rental pricing solution

By Jill Menze | July 28, 2022

The capital is the first financing PriceLabs, which grew nearly 3X in 2021. Read More

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Blue Star acquires majority stake in rentals software provider TravelNet Solutions

By Jill Menze | July 27, 2022

TravelNet Solutions hopes to achieve unicorn status in the next four years. Read More

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Lufthansa Innovation Hub on investor appetite, startup opportunities

By PhocusWire | July 26, 2022

Lufthansa Innovation Hub's Christine Wang talks innovation gaps and startup opportunities in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More

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Spotnana raises $75M Series B to grow cloud-based travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2022

Since its launch last fall, Spotnana says it has added several corporate customers, including Brex, as well as TMCs and technology partners using its system. Read More

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Qstay lands $6.5M to accelerate hospitality concept growth

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2022

The Dubai-based hospitality concept wants to have more than 600 vacation rental units by the end of 2023. Read More

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Hospitality payments company Planet moves into rentals with Avantio acquisition

By Jill Menze | July 21, 2022

With vacation rental management service Avantio, Planet will expand its commerce platform to serve hotels and vacation rentals. Read More

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Dean Forbes on travel, diversity and advice for founders

By PhocusWire | July 19, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, the former CEO of KDS shared advice for travel tech leaders and startup founders - and why he's not done yet. Read More

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Flyr Labs swoops up Newshore for airline e-commerce tech

By Linda Fox | July 15, 2022

Spain-based Newshore helps airlines improve the customer experience and boost online direct sales through its e-commerce, customer management and content management technology. Read More

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