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What mobility booking data reveals about traveler behavior
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What mobility booking data reveals about traveler behavior
By Jill Menze | October 26, 2022
According to a new report from Omio, travelers are opting for more sustainable modes of travel and staying closer to home.... Read More
Bob W secures €21M in Series A funding
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Bob W secures €21M in Series A funding
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2022
The round for the Helsinki-based business was led by IDC Ventures, Elevator Ventures, Verve Ventures and Flashpoint.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: HolidayHero wants to help hotels and rentals digitalize the guest experience
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: HolidayHero wants to help hotels and rentals digitalize the guest experience
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2022
Amsterdam-based HolidayHero provides property rental hosts and hotels with software to save time on guest management, boost revenue and improve the guest experience.... Read More
WeTravel lands $27 million to add fintech solutions to platform
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WeTravel lands $27 million to add fintech solutions to platform
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2022
The investment was led by Left Lane Capital with existing investors Base10 Partners and Swift Ventures and a number of angel investors also involved.... Read More
The “Great Breakup”: Why women are leaving corporate jobs
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The “Great Breakup”: Why women are leaving corporate jobs
By Jill Menze | October 25, 2022
According to McKinsey’s Women in the Workplace 2022 study, women leaders are leaving their companies at the highest rate in years.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Could NFTs for hospitality come back to bite us?
By Fred Bean - HotelPORT | October 25, 2022
Big brands across travel are exploring use cases for NFTs, but careful consideration and caution may be needed for successful implementation.   ... Read More
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Fleetcor acquires corporate accommodation specialist Roomex
By Linda Fox | October 24, 2022
The acquisition is Fleetcor’s third in travel and transport this year, following its purchase in March of Levarti, a notification system for air passengers.... Read More
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Travel apps have work to do in improving customer satisfaction
By Kathryn Walson | October 24, 2022
According to a recent study from Applause, 37% of customers say travel apps have not been helpful in managing recent travel challenges.... Read More
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How a regional airline is becoming a leader in sustainability
By Kathryn Walson | October 24, 2022
In June, the Swedish airline Braathens held what it claims to be the first regional flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel.... Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2022: Cultivating diverse cultures
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Phocuswright Conference 2022: Cultivating diverse cultures
By PhocusWire | October 24, 2022
Register now to learn about how travel organizations are cultivating diverse cultures at The Phocuswright Conference’s Diversity in Leadership event.... Read More
MakeMyTrip and OYO fined for anti-competitive behavior
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MakeMyTrip and OYO fined for anti-competitive behavior
By Linda Fox | October 21, 2022
MakeMyTrip-Goibibo (MMT-Go) has been fined for abusing a dominant position as well as having an anti-competitive arrangement with OYO, which is also being fined.... Read More
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Breezeway raises $15M for property care and guest platform
By Jill Menze | October 21, 2022
The Series B round follows the hospitality technology company’s $8 million haul in August 2020.... Read More
How destinations can help travelers live their values
Opinion / Online
How destinations can help travelers live their values
By Richard Black - Sojern | October 21, 2022
In today’s market, travelers are no longer willing to compromise their beliefs, which means destinations must prioritize diversity and inclusion to create the right reputation and win travel bookings.... Read More
Sojern partners with GauVendi to drive direct accommodation bookings
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Sojern partners with GauVendi to drive direct accommodation bookings
By Jill Menze | October 21, 2022
Sojern says GauVendi’s new retail philosophy and proprietary technology support its efforts to drive direct and instant sales.... Read More
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Australia’s Camplify acquires European RV rental marketplace PaulCamper
By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2022
The acquisition adds operations in Germany as well as Austria and the Netherlands for Camplify, doubling the size of its business as measured by customers, fleet size, bookings and gross profit.  ... Read More
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