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Zumper adds $30M in funding to launch short-term rental marketplace

By Jill Menze | August 29, 2022

With the addition of short-term rentals, Zumper claims it is the first real estate marketplace to offer annual, monthly and nightly options.... Read More

News / Startups

Flyway lands $10M to “Airbnb-ify” the second home co-ownership model

By Jill Menze | August 29, 2022

Flyway will use the funds to acquire its first properties in London.... Read More

Interview / Technology

STARTUP STAGE: Chain4Travel prepares to launch blockchain run by travel industry

By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022

Founded by Peakwork CEO Ralf Usbeck, Chain4Travel is the facilitator of the Camino consortium blockchain and has more than 50 supporters from the travel industry.... Read More

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Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights

By Linda Fox | August 26, 2022

Google has drawn criticism for changing how it calculates the environmental impact of flights.... Read More

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Xiangdao Travel fuels up with $146M

By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022

Xiangdao Travel is a mobility brand operating under Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor Group.... Read More

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News / Startups

7 startups advance to Grand Finals in Phocuswright/WiT pitch event

By PhocusWire | August 25, 2022

The winner of the Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch event will have the opportunity to present during The Phocuswright Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, in November.... Read More

News / Startups

Landing raises $125M to expand flexible-living network

By Kathryn Walson | August 25, 2022

Founded in 2019, Landing is a membership-based network with more than 20,000 listings.... Read More

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Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl

By Linda Fox | August 25, 2022

Grab, Flight Centre and Swvl are reporting strong results amid travel industry recovery.... Read More

News / Technology

PriceLabs acquires Rental Scale-Up in push to deliver vacation rental insights

By Jill Menze | August 25, 2022

With Rental Scale-Up, PriceLabs says it will be able to deliver vacation rental business practices and market data insights to the short-term rental industry.... Read More

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Vacasa appoints ex-Egencia’s Rob Greyber as CEO

By Jill Menze | August 24, 2022

Rob Greyber, who previously served as president of Egencia, replaces current Vacasa chief executive Matt Roberts.... Read More

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Travel signals cautious optimism despite economic instability

By Linda Fox | August 24, 2022

The travel industry remains positive despite investor warnings, rising inflation and a looming recession.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Growing a hospitality tech company sustainably and consciously

By Vince Breslin - Uplisting | August 24, 2022

Developing hospitality tech platforms sustainably and consciously from the beginning is a win-win approach.... Read More

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Uber partners with Rokt to surface offers to customers at checkout

By Kathryn Walson | August 24, 2022

The partnership will initially launch with Uber Eats.... Read More

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SiteMinder acquires GuestJoy to expand hotel commerce platform

By Kathryn Walson | August 23, 2022

A SiteMinder partner since 2017, GuestJoy will be fully integrated into the SiteMinder hotel commerce platform following the completion of the acquisition.... Read More