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News / Online
Intrepid Travel acquires Australian tour operator Joob
By Kathryn Walson | September 13, 2022
Australia-based Intrepid Travel says the acquisition will bolster the growth of its DMC in Australia, which was created in 2021.... Read More
Introducing The Phocuswright Conference 2022
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Introducing The Phocuswright Conference 2022
By PhocusWire | September 13, 2022
The Phocuswright Conference 2022, taking place in November in Phoenix, will include Center Stage sessions featuring industry leaders along with dedicated programs for innovation, diversity, Young Leaders and more. ... Read More
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Short-term rental company Frontdesk scores $13M for expansion
By Kathryn Walson | September 13, 2022
The latest round brings Frontdesk's total equity financing to $22 million.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Amadeus NDC content surpasses 20 airlines with addition of Lufthansa Group
By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2022
The Lufthansa Group content, including continuous pricing and a range of ancillary services, will begin to roll out in the fourth quarter of this year.  ... Read More
Q&A: Doug Lansky on the efficacy of carbon offsetting schemes
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Q&A: Doug Lansky on the efficacy of carbon offsetting schemes
By Jill Menze | September 13, 2022
The destination management and tourism specialist explains why offsetting schemes sound “too good to be true.”... Read More
Hungarian OTA Szallas Group acquired by Wirtualna Polska Holding
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Hungarian OTA Szallas Group acquired by Wirtualna Polska Holding
By Jill Menze | September 13, 2022
Szallas Group operates the largest domestic travel portals in Central and Eastern Europe, enabling travelers to book accommodations in Hungary, the Czech Republic, Romania, Poland and Croatia.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Tiqets, Klook to share content across platforms
By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2022
For Tiqets, this is the second collaboration in about two months with an Asia-based company, following its announcement in July of an integration with Trip.com Group.  ... Read More
Acquisition
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HotelOnline acquires HotelPlus to accelerate expansion across Africa
By Kathryn Walson | September 12, 2022
Prior to the deal, HotelOnline was valued at $24 million.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
3 hospitality tech predictions for the new era of travel
By Elaine Shuck - Aruba | September 12, 2022
Improved connectivity, the use of cognitive computing with AI and even emerging digital worlds inside the metaverse are shaping the future of hospitality.   ... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Pinktada is an NFT-based hotel marketplace
By Mitra Sorrells | September 12, 2022
Pinktada is a blockchain-based marketplace for hotels that turns each combination of "hotel plus room plus night" into an NFT that the owner can use, sell or swap.... Read More
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News / Technology
Could gamification help corporate travel go green?
By Linda Fox | September 12, 2022
Iomob’s WheelCoin app uses gamification and tokenization to nudge corporate travelers into making sustainable choices.... Read More
Multi-day packaged tours specialist Exoticca snags €20M for growth in North America, Latin America
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Multi-day packaged tours specialist Exoticca snags €20M for growth in North America, Latin America
By Jill Menze | September 12, 2022
The financing brings the Barcelona-based company’s total funding to €66 million.... Read More
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News / Startups
Corporate payments startup Mesh scores $60M funding round
By Michael B. Baker - Business Travel News | September 9, 2022
Mesh aims to help companies automate and provide data around corporate spending, including travel and entertainment.... Read More
Why proptech is key for a sustainable rental business
Opinion / Technology
Why proptech is key for a sustainable rental business
By Jim Netska - PointCentral | September 9, 2022
It’s crucial for property managers to understand the importance of property technology and how it can supercharge long-term strategic business goals.... Read More
Google partners with Women in Travel CIC to support disadvantaged women in travel
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Google partners with Women in Travel CIC to support disadvantaged women in travel
By Jill Menze | September 9, 2022
The program will give disadvantaged women in travel in the U.K. access to upskilling, mentoring and development tools.... Read More
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