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News / Startups

Tripbtoz expands to Singapore, San Francisco with Series B raise

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 29, 2022

The Seoul-based online travel agency has raised $8 million to-date.... Read More

News / Online

Mews launches venture arm to fuel growth and innovation in hospitality industry

By Kathryn Walson | July 28, 2022

Following three acquisitions in the past year, Mews has launched Mews Ventures to accelerate M&A activity.... Read More

News / Online

Digital regulation gets go-ahead in Europe

By Linda Fox | July 28, 2022

Travel companies see a more level playing field and innovation coming out of the European Commission's Digital Markets Act.... Read More

News / Technology

PriceLabs gets $30M investment for short-term rental pricing solution

By Jill Menze | July 28, 2022

The capital is the first financing PriceLabs, which grew nearly 3X in 2021.... Read More

News / Online

Wyndham’s Julie White on distribution, loyalty and marketing

By PhocusWire | July 28, 2022

In the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022, White discusses her work with the global company’s managed and franchised properties across EMEA.... Read More

News / Online

Blue Star acquires majority stake in rentals software provider TravelNet Solutions

By Jill Menze | July 27, 2022

TravelNet Solutions hopes to achieve unicorn status in the next four years.... Read More

News / Online

MakeMyTrip halves loss, sees revenue recovery in all segments

By Linda Fox | July 27, 2022

MakeMyTrip's revenue from air ticket, hotels and bus ticket sales have all improved significantly in the quarter.... Read More

News / Online

New alliance forms to advance women leaders in hospitality

By Kathryn Walson | July 27, 2022

The individual organizations will continue to work independently and will amplify their programs, messaging and initiatives through the alliance.... Read More

News / Distribution

Tour operators frustrated with new national parks reservation system

By Nicole Edenedo - Travel Weekly | July 27, 2022

A well-intended measure to promote sustainability is backfiring, causing tour operators to lose bookings.... Read More

Interview / Startups

VIDEO: HalalBooking - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022

HalalBooking helps halal-conscious families find hotels that meet their specific needs.... Read More

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News / Online

Hopper, Trivago and Etraveli on innovating from the middle

By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, the travel intermediaries discussed innovation strategies, mergers and acquisitions and economic challenges.... Read More

News / Distribution

Consumer demand fuels $70B airport mobility opportunity

By Jill Menze | July 26, 2022

Travelers say they are open to booking airport mobility from their flight or travel vendors, though they’re often unaware of options.... Read More

News / Startups

Lufthansa Innovation Hub on investor appetite, startup opportunities

By PhocusWire | July 26, 2022

Lufthansa Innovation Hub's Christine Wang talks innovation gaps and startup opportunities in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022.... Read More

News / Startups

Spotnana raises $75M Series B to grow cloud-based travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2022

Since its launch last fall, Spotnana says it has added several corporate customers, including Brex, as well as TMCs and technology partners using its system. ... Read More