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Vouch launches pre-arrival platform for hotels to earn revenue via upselling
News / Technology
Vouch launches pre-arrival platform for hotels to earn revenue via upselling
By Kathryn Walson | August 31, 2022
Hotels maintain full control of pricing and inventory on offerings, including room upgrades, spa packages and third-party ancillary services.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Hotelbeds claims travel-tech first with Istanbul airport partnership
By Jill Menze | August 31, 2022
The destination marketing campaign brings special rates to Hotelbeds customers as well as exposure to iGA Istanbul Airport services.... Read More
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News / Online
Seera Group to launch tours and activities marketplace with Klook in Saudi Arabia
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | August 31, 2022
For Seera, a rebound in all sectors puts the group in a strong position: “This is just the beginning.”... Read More
Digital distribution key to fixing travel's "weak link"
Opinion / Distribution
Digital distribution key to fixing travel's "weak link"
By Noam Toister - Bookaway Group | August 30, 2022
Travelers expect online capabilities, and booking a bus ticket or ferry ride in advance should be as easy as booking a flight or room.... Read More
VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
News / Online
VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2022
Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe, Yesh Munnangi explained the importance of approaching problems from the traveler perspective.... Read More
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Interview / Online
STARTUP STAGE: Moliving’s solar-powered mobile suites enable off-the-grid travel
By Kathryn Walson | August 30, 2022
Moliving's mobile suites are engineered to harvest enough solar energy to be fully independent from the power grid.... Read More
Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships
News / Online
Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2022
With Evolve, Hopper Homes adds about 24,000 properties to its supply.... Read More
Celitech raises $1.2M to expand eSIM service coverage areas
News / Online
Celitech raises $1.2M to expand eSIM service coverage areas
By Kathryn Walson | August 29, 2022
Founded in 2018, Celitech’s proprietary API enables travel businesses to offer co-branded eSIM service that can be bundled with other products.... Read More
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News / Distribution
The road ahead for ground transportation
By PhocusWire | August 29, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, executives from ground transportation companies Trainline, Blacklane and Door2Door discussed current challenges and future priorities.... Read More
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News / Online
Zumper adds $30M in funding to launch short-term rental marketplace
By Jill Menze | August 29, 2022
With the addition of short-term rentals, Zumper claims it is the first real estate marketplace to offer annual, monthly and nightly options.... Read More
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News / Startups
Flyway lands $10M to “Airbnb-ify” the second home co-ownership model
By Jill Menze | August 29, 2022
Flyway will use the funds to acquire its first properties in London.... Read More
Chain4Travel blockchain
Interview / Technology
STARTUP STAGE: Chain4Travel prepares to launch blockchain run by travel industry
By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022
Founded by Peakwork CEO Ralf Usbeck, Chain4Travel is the facilitator of the Camino consortium blockchain and has more than 50 supporters from the travel industry.... Read More
Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights
News / Online
Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights
By Linda Fox | August 26, 2022
Google has drawn criticism for changing how it calculates the environmental impact of flights.... Read More
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News / Online
Xiangdao Travel fuels up with $146M
By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022
Xiangdao Travel is a mobility brand operating under Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor Group.... Read More
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News / Startups
7 startups advance to Grand Finals in Phocuswright/WiT pitch event
By PhocusWire | August 25, 2022
The winner of the Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch event will have the opportunity to present during The Phocuswright Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, in November.... Read More
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