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BlaBlaCar raises $115M to expand carpool and bus services
By Jill Menze | April 21, 2021
BlaBlaCar says it has witnessed double-digit growth in its markets outside of Europe and is expecting... Read More
Travel and tourism lost $766B in 2020
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Travel and tourism lost $766B in 2020
By Jeri Clausing - Travel Weekly | April 21, 2021
According to the WTTC's annual Economic Impact report, the U.S. travel and tourism sector lost... Read More
Trip.com partners with Amadeus to power recovery initiatives
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Trip.com partners with Amadeus to power recovery initiatives
By Jill Menze | April 20, 2021
The Amadeus Custom Search solution, which is powered by Amadeus cloud technology, will enable... Read More
Expedia unveils rebrand in major push to capture travel demand
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Expedia unveils rebrand in major push to capture travel demand
By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021
Expedia is debuting a new look and product offerings on its quest to become consumers’ "ultimate... Read More
What are travelers on Google searching for?
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What are travelers on Google searching for?
By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021
According to TripsToDiscover, searches are up dramatically for travel products since January 1, 2021.... Read More
marriott-uber
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Marriott partners with Uber to expand Bonvoy loyalty program
By Jill Menze | April 15, 2021
Marriott Bonvoy members can earn points by ordering food delivery via Uber Eats or requesting select... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: HiBnb helps travelers find cannabis-friendly accommodations and activities
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STARTUP STAGE: HiBnb helps travelers find cannabis-friendly accommodations and activities
By Jill Menze | April 14, 2021
HiBnb is a marketplace dedicated to the growing cannabis community, providing accommodation and... Read More
Short-term rental occupancy reaches all-time high
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Short-term rental occupancy reaches all-time high
By Jill Menze | April 14, 2021
According to AirDNA, short-term rental occupancy in the U.S. rose to 60.9% in March 2021 – a new... Read More
In The Big Chair - Julie Brinkman of Beyond Pricing
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Julie Brinkman of Beyond Pricing
By Jill Menze | April 13, 2021
Julie Brinkman joined Beyond Pricing as COO in early 2020, quickly becoming CEO as she led the... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Golightly is a members-only home-sharing club for women
By Jill Menze | April 12, 2021
Golightly is a private travel club for women providing a safer space to list and book vacation rentals... Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: LIFE wants to turn hotel reservations into NFTs
LIFE is an online booking platform offering hotel reservations and experiences that will be digitized... Read More
UAE startup Silkhaus raises $7.75M for short-term rental platform
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UAE startup Silkhaus raises $7.75M for short-term rental platform
Founded in 2021, Silkhaus provides property owners with digital tools to monetize and manage their... Read More
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On-demand car rental startup Kyte raises $60M for expansion
The Series B round will help Kyte on its mission to become “the world’s largest operator of... Read More
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RendezVerse seeks £7.5 million for metaverse-as-a-solution platform
With the funding, RendezVerse, which counts WorldwideEvents as a founding shareholder, says it will... Read More
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EasyJet holidays partners with Musement for tours and activities bookings
With the partnership, Musement will develop and power an easyJet holidays digital platform for tours... Read More
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Lodgify eyes global expansion of vacation rental tech with $30M haul
Founded in 2012, Lodgify helps vacation rental hosts and businesses build their own websites to... Read More
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