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Pana brings in $10M to build out tools for travel managers
News / Technology
Pana brings in $10M to build out tools for travel managers
By Kevin May | April 30, 2019
Bessemer Ventures leads the Series A round into the U.S.-based corporate travel platform specialist, alongside three other funds.... Read More
Airbnb RXR develop luxury NYC rentals
News / Online
Airbnb will convert commercial properties into luxury rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | April 30, 2019
Airbnb is partnering with New York-based RXR Realty to create 200 luxury rentals in a Midtown Manhattan commercial high-rise.... Read More
Ctrip controls half of MakeMyTrip shares after swap deal with Naspers
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Ctrip controls half of MakeMyTrip shares after swap deal with Naspers
By Kevin May | April 29, 2019
Ctrip gives up 6% of its shares in order to gain a 49% stake in MakeMyTrip, the Indian online travel agency where it's had an interest for over three years.... Read More
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Interview / Distribution
STARTUP STAGE: Magpie wants to end content distribution woes in activities
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2019
The company was founded in November 2018 by former tour operator Christian Watts. The startup has financial backing of Viator founder Rod Cuthbert as well as Venture Republic.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2019 preview Filip Filipov
Interview / Online
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Filip Filipov
By PhocusWire | April 29, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Skyscanner vice president of product management Filip Filipov.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Reserve With Google gaining traction in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2019
Early results for tours and activities on Reserve with Google look promising as additional distribution partners sign up.... Read More
Middle East, part 4: Aviation innovation
News / Technology
Middle East, part 4: Aviation innovation
By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2019
For the final piece in our monthlong series on the Middle East, we take a look at innovations in the airline sector.... Read More
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Interview / Online
Sounding Off: A financial downturn could fuel the power of the platforms
By PhocusWire | April 26, 2019
Platforms may continue to dominate but downturns often see the emergence of new players to take on the existing giants at their own game.... Read More
Travel recession opinion MMGY Clayton Reid part 2
Opinion / Online
It's time to call it - we are heading for a travel recession, part 2
By Clayton Reid - MMGY Global | April 26, 2019
In part two of his analysis of the economic outlook for travel, MMGY Global CEO Clayton Reid offers advice on how to prepare for a downturn.... Read More
Rentals United adds $4.25M in funding to boost technology platform
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Rentals United adds $4.25M in funding to boost technology platform
By Linda Fox | April 26, 2019
The capital comes from Stella EOC Capital and Howzat Partners, with existing investors also participating in the round.... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Christian Langer
Interview / Distribution
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Christian Langer
By PhocusWire | April 26, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How to create inspiration that drives hotel bookings
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY! How to create inspiration that drives hotel bookings
By PhocusWire | April 25, 2019
Join this webinar to learn how to create the experiences today’s travelers crave – and how to present them in a way that prompts prospective guests to book.... Read More
JetBlue Tech Ventures Vantage Airport Group partnership
News / Technology
JetBlue Technology Ventures adds airport partner to spur travel innovation
By Mitra Sorrells | April 25, 2019
Vantage Airport Group joins Air New Zealand as the second partner in JetBlue Technology Ventures' international innovation program.... Read More
Vacasa partners with e-commerce giant Wayfair to launch interior design program
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Vacasa partners with e-commerce giant Wayfair to launch interior design program
By Jill Menze | April 25, 2019
The program, which has been in pilot mode over the past year, is designed to boost income for vacation homeowners and multifamily developers by linking them with Vacasa’s in-house design team to decorate and furnish their rentals.... Read More
Getaround acquires fellow car-share service Drivy for $300M
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Getaround acquires fellow car-share service Drivy for $300M
By Kevin May | April 25, 2019
The acquisition immediately gives Getaround access to six new country markets and will form part of a mission to expand the brand.... Read More
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