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TravelPerk acquires eco-friendly travel consultancy Susterra
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TravelPerk acquires eco-friendly travel consultancy Susterra
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2021
TravelPerk plans to integrate Susterra's data analytics capabilities into its platform to help customers meet sustainability targets.... Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb revives hotel strategy, moves closer to rival OTA model
By Mitra Sorrells | September 29, 2021
Airbnb is beta testing new rate plans with an eye on attracting more hotels and better competing with online travel agencies.... Read More
Accor partners with Citroen on autonomous urban future
News / Technology
Accor partners with Citroen on autonomous urban future
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2021
The Urban Collectif, a partnership between Accor, Citroen and JCDecaux, aims to advance the development of autonomous mobility in cities.... Read More
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News / Technology
Cover Genius secures $72M for global expansion bid
By Kevin May | September 29, 2021
The Australia-based company got backing for the Series C round from Sompo Holdings, which led the investment. G Squared and existing investors also participated.... Read More
Rebuilding growth a priority, so is reviving Southeast Asia's pre-pandemic dynamism
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Rebuilding growth a priority, so is reviving Southeast Asia's pre-pandemic dynamism
By Phocuswright Research | September 29, 2021
Mirroring developments throughout the Asia Pacific region, innovation in digital technology will boost the travel recovery in Southeast Asia, particularly among younger demographics.... Read More
Dance adds €16.5M, plots e-bike expansion
News / Startups
Dance adds €16.5M, plots e-bike expansion
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2021
The latest round of funding comes on top of a €15M investment for Dance a year ago.... Read More
Hotel booking flexibility replaces price as top priority
News / Distribution
Hotel booking flexibility replaces price as top priority
By Linda Fox | September 28, 2021
Travelers now have higher expectations of their accommodation says SiteMinder in its Dynamic Traveller report.... Read More
Airline ticket-fraud scheme reappears after seven years
News / Technology
Airline ticket-fraud scheme reappears after seven years
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | September 28, 2021
Fraud detectors at ARC found approximately 80 instances of unauthorized ticketing, accounting for approximately $1.2 million.... Read More
VIDEO: Airbnb on rental regulation and working with communities
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VIDEO: Airbnb on rental regulation and working with communities
By PhocusWire | September 28, 2021
Airbnb's Chris Lehane discusses the platform's work with governments and local authorities during the PhocusWire Pulse: Rentals On The Rise event.... Read More
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Turismocity raises $6M and acquires Brazilian travel platform
By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2021
Argentina-based Turismocity says it is planning more acquisitions and investments as it aims to become one of the world's top travel companies.... Read More
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News / Startups
Spanish mid-term housing rental platform Ukio raises $9M
By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2021
Founded in 2020, Ukio has 100 apartments in Barcelona and Madrid with plans to grow to 700 across six European capitals by the end of 2022.... Read More
Lonely Planet axes legendary Thorn Tree travel community
News / Online
Lonely Planet axes legendary Thorn Tree travel community
By Kevin May | September 27, 2021
The site was created in 1996 as a mechanism for travelers to share recommendations and discuss destinations and services ahead of, during and after their trips.... Read More
Pudu Robotics adds $77M for delivery robots
News / Startups
Pudu Robotics adds $77M for delivery robots
By Linda Fox | September 27, 2021
Pudu Robotics announced $78 million in Series C1 funding earlier this year.... Read More
Do online travel agencies suffer from brand blindness?
Opinion / Online
Do online travel agencies suffer from brand blindness?
By Chris Torres - Tourism Marketing Agency | September 27, 2021
To grow a successful brand, online travel agencies need to refocus how they brand and market their services.... Read More
Travel app downloads surpass 2019 numbers, Hopper ranks top booking app
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Travel app downloads surpass 2019 numbers, Hopper ranks top booking app
By Jill Menze | September 27, 2021
According to a report from SensorTower, top travel booking apps exceeded 10.6 million downloads in Q2 2021 – an 81% jump compared to 2019.... Read More
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