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News / Startups

Airalo raises $5.4M for digital SIM marketplace

By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2021

Airalo plans to increase its global coverage and in-app services, add to its teams and further develop partnerships with telecom and travel companies. ... Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Everything Airbnb does becomes mainstream

By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021

In bringing alternative experiences into the mainstream, Airbnb has seamlessly made them accessible to all - a concept that the fragmented tours and activities industry has grappled with for years.... Read More

News / Online

WATCH: Digital travel revenues look upward as recovery begins

By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021

It's not a full-blown recovery across the industry just yet - but the uptick in revenues in the second quarter for publicly listed digital travel providers was substantial.... Read More

News / Startups

Car rental delivery platform Kyte raises $30M for expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2021

Kyte will use the funding to expand across the United States and internationally and to continue developing capabilities to enable delivery of teleoperated and autonomous vehicles.... Read More

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Opinion / Technology

How digital-first can address hospitality labor shortages

By Lisa Barker - IBS Software | October 8, 2021

Technology has the potential to reduce persistent staffing pressures while simultaneously improving the guest experience.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: RVs as the niche opportunity in alternative accommodation

By PhocusWire | October 8, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, RVShare vice president of product Melissa Fortenberry discusses the surge in interest in the peer-to-peer RV rental service.... Read More

News / Distribution

Hotel Engine to offer Sonder inventory to business travelers

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | October 7, 2021

Hotel Engine has added short-term rental provider Sonder's inventory to its offerings.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Change is everywhere in alternative accommodation

By PhocusWire | October 7, 2021

Not only is the sector now a mainstream form of accommodation but it has proven to be one that is at center of fundamental discussions around what is hospitality.... Read More

News / Online

Trainline integrates into Google Maps for rail ticketing

By Jill Menze | October 7, 2021

Trainline says it is the first train booking platform to be integrated into the Google Maps app on Android devices.... Read More

News / Technology

AirAsia to require vaccine, check-in via app only

By Mitra Sorrells | October 7, 2021

Along with a vaccine requirement, the low-cost carrier is now requiring passengers to check in via the AirAsia Super App.... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Airbnb’s limited foray into experiences helps everyone else

By Yiannis Maglaras - Ticknovate | October 6, 2021

Airbnb may have given the industry the jolt it needed to compete in today’s market, with new platforms and sales channels, but field is wide open for other travel businesses to take advantage... Read More

News / Online

Google adds carbon emission data to flight search results

By Mitra Sorrells | October 6, 2021

It’s the latest step in the company’s commitment to help one billion people make more sustainable choices by 2022, according to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet.... Read More

News / Startups

Vouch expands to Europe as it raises $1.1M seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | October 6, 2021

Singapore-based Vouch, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup of 2021, provides artificial intelligence and chatbot-based solutions for hotels to streamline operations and enhance the guest experience. ... Read More