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Sounding Off: Innovation is a tricky balancing act right now
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Innovation is a tricky balancing act right now
By PhocusWire | August 27, 2021
The sector, decimated as it has been since early 2020, is still unraveling its way through a complex set of procedures to get itself back in a stable place, which will capture some of the demand that is still piecemeal at best.... Read More
Hostelworld hoping for demand to return as revenues slump
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Hostelworld hoping for demand to return as revenues slump
By Kevin May | August 27, 2021
The budget accommodation online travel agency captured revenue of just €2.9 million between January and June this year, down from €12 million in the same period in 2020.... Read More
Three ways travel brands can capitalize on pent-up demand
Opinion / Online
Three ways travel brands can capitalize on pent-up demand
By Brian Burch - StackAdapt | August 27, 2021
With digital marketing, travel brands have a unique opportunity to reach an audience that is eager to purchase.... Read More
Q&A: Exploring the role of cryptocurrency in travel's recovery
News / Technology
Q&A: Exploring the role of cryptocurrency in travel's recovery
By Linda Fox | August 26, 2021
Some believe cryptocurrencies have many applications in travel and their use could potentially aid the industry's recovery as well as setting it up for a better future.... Read More
Whim ground transport app creator MaaS Global secures €11M round
News / Technology
Whim ground transport app creator MaaS Global secures €11M round
By Kevin May | August 26, 2021
The Series B investment capital comes from a quartet of backers, bringing its total raised so far to just under $75 million.... Read More
They won't go away even if COVID does - top cybersecurity issues still hitting travel
Opinion / Technology
They won't go away even if COVID does - top cybersecurity issues still hitting travel
By Dominik Birgelen - Oneclick | August 26, 2021
While the industry can expect business to increase as restrictions are lifted, the potential risk of cyber crime will also heighten. ... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Una is an AI-powered digital travel agent
By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2021
XOKind is building AI agents that help people plan and make decisions more easily starting with its travel product, Una.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Motourismo helps motorcyclists book trips worldwide
By Linda Fox | August 25, 2021
Motourismo is a search and booking platform for motorcycle trips and helps riders ship their motorcycles where required.... Read More
AirAsia bolsters super app drive with ride-hail service launch
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AirAsia bolsters super app drive with ride-hail service launch
By Kevin May | August 25, 2021
Other cities in Malaysia after Kuala Lumpur will be introduced throughout the remainder of 2021, with Thailand and Indonesia slated for the next phase.... Read More
Huawei invests $100M in startups, makes first travel move in Middle East
News / Startups
Huawei invests $100M in startups, makes first travel move in Middle East
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | August 25, 2021
Wego is the first travel player to sign a partnership with Huawei’s Petal Search to integrate the travel app into Huawei smartphones.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Diversification in activities: between consolidation and momentum
By Lukas Hempel and Matthias Wirz - BookingKit | August 25, 2021
The tours and activities sector is shifting as it comes out of the pandemic, but there are positive opportunities for those companies that pay attention. ... Read More
RoomPriceGenie conjures up $2.2M for international push
News / Startups
RoomPriceGenie conjures up $2.2M for international push
By Linda Fox | August 24, 2021
RoomPriceGenie claims it has tripled it revenues in the past 12 months.... Read More
The state of digital advertising in travel
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The state of digital advertising in travel
By Jill Menze | August 24, 2021
A new report from Sojern seeks to understand how COVID-19 has impacted budget, ad spend, allocation by channel and how advertisers are thinking about the future of ad tech.... Read More
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News / Technology
Hotel tech bosses urge better multi-platform integration
By Kevin May | August 24, 2021
Over 80% of chief information officers, chief technology officers and chief operating officers of hotel brands wanted their PMS provider to concentrate on integrations.... Read More
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News / Startups
African shared mobility startup Plentywaka gets $1.2M seed round
By Mitra Sorrells | August 23, 2021
 Along with the seed round, Plentywaka has acquired Ghana-based mobility startup Stabus.... Read More
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