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News / Technology

VIDEO: A time for product to take center stage

By PhocusWire | September 24, 2021

Nobody wants to say that took advantage of a global crisis - but the reality is that the last 20 months have seen a number of companies use the time to think deeply about their strategy. Read More

News / Startups

Altacasa raises €2M for luxury second-home ownership platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2021

London-based Altacasa is the third startup in the luxury home co-ownership space to announce funding in recent weeks. Read More

News / Technology

Plusgrade gets boost from private equity to scale ancillary revenue solutions

By Jill Menze | September 21, 2021

Plusgrade helps airlines, cruise lines and rail operators manage and optimize revenue generated from seat upgrades and other premium services. Read More

News / Online

Q&A: Klook on taking risks, collaboration and new trends

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2021

As Klook marks seven years since its launch, chief commercial officer Wilfred Fan shares the company's COVD recovery strategy and future plans. Read More

News / Technology

SoftBank leads $200M investment in serviced robotics company Keenon Robotics

By Jill Menze | September 17, 2021

The Chinese company says the Series D round is the largest round of funding to-date in the service robot field. Read More

News / Distribution

CWT wipes out debt with recapitalization deal

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | September 16, 2021

The travel management company is getting $350 million in new equity funding and is eliminating almost $900 million in debt. Read More

News / Technology

DeepRoute gets $300M investment to expand robotaxi strategy

By Kevin May | September 15, 2021

The U.S.-based company, which was founded just over two years ago, secured the Series B round from lead investor Alibaba Group. Read More

News / Online

Pacaso raises $125M, expands vacation home co-ownership platform to Spain

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2021

Launched in October 2020, Pacaso's valuation is now $1.5 billion, and it manages nearly $200 million in real estate. Read More

News / Distribution

SiteMinder secures $74M funding round, plots public listing

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2021

Existing shareholders AustralianSuper and equity funds managed by BlackRock, Ellerston Capital and Pendal Group have also participated. Read More

News / Online

Key developments in the Russia online travel market

By Phocuswright Research | September 13, 2021

Whether using online or offline distribution channels, Russians are rediscovering the tourism gems that their homeland offers, despite the pandemic restrictions. Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: Follow the smart money with investments

By PhocusWire | September 10, 2021

Investment dollars currently seem to be going towards technology that drives efficiencies or that might spur the next area of disruption for travel. Read More

News / Online

Headout raises $12M in major expansion bid for activities platform

By Kevin May | September 9, 2021

The Series B round was led by Glade Brook Capital, with participation from existing backers Version One Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, FJ Labs, 500 Startups, Haystack and Ludlow Ventures. Read More

News / Distribution

SilverDoor parent acquires rival The Apartment Service

By Linda Fox | September 8, 2021

The acquisition is said to unite two of the largest serviced apartment agents in the world. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Hospitality's recovery: Lessons for hoteliers from aviation

By Phelim Pekaar - P3 Hotel Software | September 8, 2021

As travel reopens, there are many lessons that hotels can learn from airlines about maximizing revenue, particularly around the use of technology. Read More