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Thatch raises $3M, helping travel creators monetize content

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2021

The seed investment for the company was led by Wave Capital, with Freestyle and Netflix founder Mark Randolph also participating.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Investing in travel post-pandemic: An assessment

By Chris Hemmeter - Thayer Ventures | September 2, 2021

Thayer Ventures' Chris Hemmeter examines where the industry is now and what the next 18 months hold.... Read More

News / Online

eDreams Odigeo claims bookings are exceeding pre-pandemic levels

By Linda Fox | September 1, 2021

The Spain-based company says bookings in July and August accelerated further compared to full-year 2019 figures.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Alternative business models for digital marketing

By PhocusWire | September 1, 2021

It's not exactly game on just yet, in the battle by brands to wean themselves off the Google machine, but there is change afoot that could last beyond the pandemic recovery period.... Read More

News / Online

Awaze grows its rural rental portfolio with additional acquisitions

By Mitra Sorrells | September 1, 2021

Awaze is buying Quality Cottages and sister brand Quality Unearthed, adding 671 units to its inventory in the United Kingdom.... Read More

News / Online

Kocomo raises $56M for luxury home co-ownership model

By Jill Menze | September 1, 2021

Kocomo's technology enables people to purchase, own and sell co-ownership interests in luxury homes.... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Travel management company roles grow as business travelers venture out

By Gavin Smith - Element | August 31, 2021

Business travelers will be even more reliant on the expert knowledge of TMCs going forward.... Read More

News / Online

What do Gen Z travelers want from online travel brands?

By Jill Menze | August 31, 2021

According to new research, Gen Z travelers favor online travel agencies as well as travel brands that echo their values.... Read More

News / Online

PhocusWire Pulse: Travel Marketing Tactics

By PhocusWire | August 31, 2021

We look at issues and trends ranging from challenges for DMOs, death of cookies, retargeting, Google, targeting niches and lots more.... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Aeropaye uses blockchain to automate airline refunds

By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2021

Aeropaye automates the processing of refunds for delayed or cancelled flights, using distributed ledger technology, smart contracts and NDC. ... Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport claims Delta GDS deal brings agency incentives

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | August 31, 2021

The new GDS agreement the pair will give travel agencies a chance to earn additional incentives when they augment ticket sales with ancillary items, such as boarding privileges and seat upgrades.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Travel has new flavors to understand and devour

By Andreas Spycher - Mastercard | August 30, 2021

Travel companies are exploring how to satisfy urges from consumers to travel again. The challenge is how to appeal to constantly evolving tastes.... Read More

News / Distribution

OTAs vs. supplier-direct bookings in Eastern Europe

By Phocuswright Research | August 30, 2021

In Eastern Europe, travel market distribution will shift online over the next four years, prompted by near-universal internet access and smartphone use.... Read More

News / Online

The power of reviews in the short-term rental sector

By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2021

Quantity and quality of reviews matter for alternative accommodations, and new data shows those factors vary based on the size of properties being managed.... Read More

News / Online

Serviced Apartments Platform acquires Acomodeo

By Donna M. Airoldi - BTN | August 30, 2021

Switzerland-based Serviced Apartments Platform AG, which first invested in the German startup Acomodeo in 2020, has fully acquired the serviced-apartment provider.... Read More

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