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Journee lands £1.75M for mystery trip service

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2022

Founded in 2019, Journee matches travelers with "mystery" trips by collecting their preferences around budget, dates, location and experiences. Read More

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MyDigitalOffice acquires Datavision to help hoteliers enhance reporting

By Kathryn Walson | June 28, 2022

The acquisition will enable hoteliers to automate and enhance reporting, while tapping into business intelligence. Read More

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Cloudbeds acquires guest engagement solution Whistle

By Mitra Sorrells | June 27, 2022

This is the third acquisition by Cloudbeds since last November when it raised a $150 million Series D round. Read More

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Zipp Mobility secures €6.1M for e-scooter and e-bike expansion

By Kathryn Walson | June 24, 2022

Established in 2019, Zipp Mobility has e-scooter and e-bike operations in nine cities in the U.K., Ireland and Poland. Read More

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Gondola acquires Tour Boogie to help tour companies reach customers directly

By Kathryn Walson | June 24, 2022

With Tour Boogie’s software, Gondola will help tours and activities providers increase direct bookings. Read More

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Kiwi.com raises €100M to build on innovation

By Kathryn Walson | June 22, 2022

Kiwi plans to use the convertible bond funding to boost its customer experience and product innovation. Read More

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Omio raises $80M to fuel global expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | June 21, 2022

Omio says a surge in travel demand has boosted its booking to more than 140% above 2019 levels. Read More

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Insured Nomads buys travel shopping Chrome app Peanut

By Jill Menze | June 16, 2022

Peanut is a free Google Chrome extension that provides real-time information on COVID requirements, flight delays and more. Read More

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Distribusion raises €30M to expand ground transportation platform

By Linda Fox | June 15, 2022

Distribusion wants to expand its B2B marketplace beyond its current presence in Europe and Latin America. Read More

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Holisto latest to seek public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | June 14, 2022

The business combination values Holisto at $405 million with the deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022. Read More

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Choice Hotels acquires Radisson Hotel Group Americas for $675M

By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2022

The acquisition gives Choice nine brands, 624 hotels and more than 68,000 rooms. Read More

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Sykes gains caravan rentals foothold with latest acquisition

By Linda Fox | June 13, 2022

Sykes has acquired UKcaravans4hire, which offers about 6,000 holiday homes in the U.K. Read More

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Travel SPACs are facing a reckoning

By Jill Menze | June 13, 2022

Some of the more high-profile SPACs in travel are facing scrutiny as valuations plummet and cost-cutting measures take hold. Read More

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Sonder restructuring to include layoffs, growth limits

By Chris Davis - Business Travel News | June 10, 2022

Sonder is laying off 21% of its corporate employees and 7% of its front-line staff. Read More

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VIDEO: E-bikes and scooters take off

By PhocusWire | June 10, 2022

PhocusWire discusses the growth and challenges of micromobility with Duncan Robertson, general manager of the U.K. and Ireland for Dott. Read More

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