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Arbitrip hotel booking platform snapped up by Israel's Talma Shlomo

By Linda Fox | August 3, 2022

Israel-based Talma Shlomo has embarked on an M&A program to expand its presence globally.... Read More

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Video: Middle East OTA Rehlat on staying lean while growing

By Mitra Sorrells | August 3, 2022

Rehlat founder and CEO discusses the online travel agency's growth and how its self-service tools are enabling it to stay lean.... Read More

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Airbnb posts record Q2 income of $379M on $2.1B revenue

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022

Airbnb says growth in “Nights and Experiences booked” and strong daily rates drove revenue up 58% compared to Q2 2021.... Read More

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Sabre on “long-term upward trajectory” as bookings recover

By Jill Menze | August 2, 2022

Sabre revenue was $658 million for the second quarter of 2022, driven in part by an increase in global air, hotel and other travel bookings.... Read More

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Uber doubles revenue to $8.1 billion in Q2 2022

By Jill Menze | August 2, 2022

Gross bookings for the quarter also reached an all-time high, growing 33% to $29.1 billion.... Read More

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Google's three best practices to capture travel demand

By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022

As travel-related searches increase, Google offers tips on how brands can use data to drive bookings.... Read More

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Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka

By WiT | August 2, 2022

Both companies say the collaboration will provide growth opportunities in domestic and international markets.... Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Govy aims to capitalize on demand for weekend getaways

By Kathryn Walson | August 1, 2022

Govy designs each trip package and "pushes" it to consumers through a visual feed similar to a social media platform. ... Read More

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Way2VAT to acquire DevoluIVA

By Michael B. Baker - BTN | August 1, 2022

Automated value-added tax recovery provider Way2VAT has signed an agreement to acquire Barcelona-based DevoluIVA.... Read More

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My Method... How Mapo Tapo drove efficiency for its tours via Easol

By Daniele Calvo Pollino - Mapo Tapo | August 1, 2022

Experience tours provider Mapo Tapo saved time and opened up more options to travelers by switching to Easol's integrated platform.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Video: Trava – Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | August 1, 2022

Trava provides an automated solution for OTAs, TMCs or any other flight seller to manage the post-booking process in global distribution systems.... Read More

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How new short-term rental marketplaces are wooing investors

By Jill Menze | August 1, 2022

Triangle Luxury, Here and Nectar are three short-term rental marketplaces designed to simplify the investing process and lower barriers to entry.... Read More

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Amadeus reports positive quarter driven by North America recovery

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022

The Madrid-based company saw improvement in passengers boarded and travel agency bookings.... Read More

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Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units

By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022

Accor's reorganization, dubbed “turbo,” will create two units within the hotel group.... Read More

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Travel is back - and so are the hackers

By Robert Kusters - PerimeterX | July 29, 2022

An uptick in nefarious activity is exposing new avenues for scammers to carry out attacks - but travel and hospitality companies can be proactive.... Read More

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