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STARTUP STAGE: At Ease simplifies short-term rentals for military and federal travelers

By Steven Lerner | January 22, 2020

At Ease Rentals Corporation is a platform that provides short-term lodging for federal employees and military members on official travel.... Read More

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Increased focus on offers and customer service are top asks from travelers

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020

A global survey of travelers from Expedia Partner Solutions highlights the most important booking, payment and customer service factors.... Read More

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By-the-hour hotel booking site ByHours adds €8M to launch U.S. operations

By Steven Lerner | January 22, 2020

Angel Ventures and DILA Capita led the Series B equity round, with participation by previous investor Howzat Partners.... Read More

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ARC boosts corporate travel services with majority stake in NuTravel

By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2020

ARC has taken a majority stake in NuTravel to accelerate delivery of omnichannel solutions for corporate travel.... Read More

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Hopper to pay for carbon offsets for all bookings, challenges top travel CEOs to follow suit

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2020

Hopper Trees is a new initiative that covers the cost of carbon offsets for all flights and hotels booked in the Hopper app.... Read More

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EbixCash partners with Amadeus, looks to grow in APAC and UAE

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2020

As part of its expansion strategy in Asia Pacific and the United Arab Emirates, EbixCash has partnered with Amadeus for access to technology and travel content.... Read More

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Consumers plan to fly less as climate change concerns hit home

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2020

Research from the European Investment Bank reveals consumers plan to reduce their flying.... Read More

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TripActions moves deeper into Europe with investment from Lufthansa Group

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2020

TripActions will actively pursue clients in Europe with the help of Lufthansa Group.... Read More

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Joby Aviation raises $590M for electric air taxi, hurdles remain for widespread adoption

By Jill Menze | January 20, 2020

Toyota Motor Corporation led the Series C round, bringing Joby Aviation's total funding to $720 million.... Read More

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Sounding Off: Hipmunk's demise is a lesson to all

By PhocusWire | January 17, 2020

As cold and neutralized by PR as a company could muster, SAP Concur may well have summarized the history of Hipmunk in one sentence.... Read More

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The Future of Travel Experience: Digital overhaul, from air to rail

By Jeff Katz - Journera | January 17, 2020

In his series of interviews with industry leaders, Jeff Katz talks to Richard Anderson, CEO of Amtrak and former CEO of Delta Air Lines.... Read More

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Smart hotel specialist Xie Zhu Technology overcomes "capital winter" to raise $37M

By Steven Lerner | January 17, 2020

Xie Zhu Technology says it will use the funding for technology research and development, expanding into new markets in Southeast Asia and to prepare for a potential IPO in 2020. ... Read More

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Future IPO a "strong possibility" for SiteMinder as it lands fresh funding

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2020

SiteMinder lands significant fresh investment valuing the company at around $762 million and the prospect of a public listing in the future.... Read More

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Booking.com launches CityBook as test app for destination tools and services

By Kevin May | January 16, 2020

The app, known as CityBook, is a "digital guide" for destinations that will combine content, planning tools such as maps, navigation and experiences.... Read More