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News / Startups
India’s TravClan raises $4.7M to help agents digitize operations
By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2022
TravClan helps travel agent set up websites, connect to suppliers and manage their online marketing.... Read More
Update: Swvl, Zeelo acquisition agreement terminated
News / Startups
Update: Swvl, Zeelo acquisition agreement terminated
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2022
Plans for shared mobility and transit company Swvl to acquire smart bus platform Zeelo have been called off.... Read More
Sounding Off: It’s not on guests to make short-term rentals safer
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: It’s not on guests to make short-term rentals safer
By PhocusWire | April 29, 2022
The short-term rental industry must do a better job of vetting travelers – but not at the expense of well-meaning guests.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Asia’s travelers are back with new preferences and expectations
By Hermione Joye - Google | April 29, 2022
Google shares data on recovery in APAC and how travel companies can seize the opportunity to capture consumer interest.  ... Read More
Trouble in travel SPAC-land or just choppy seas?
News / Startups
Trouble in travel SPAC-land or just choppy seas?
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2022
SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) have become a useful mechanism for travel companies to go public. But things haven't gone as smoothly as some companies have wanted.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Raus wants to be the digital platform for off-grid stays
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Raus wants to be the digital platform for off-grid stays
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2022
The startup, which wants to expand beyond Germany, has received total funding of €3.2 million with the founders of TIER and HomeToGo among investors.... Read More
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News / Technology
Singapore hospitality company opens hotel in metaverse
By Mitra Sorrells | April 28, 2022
Beginning May 5 users can “step inside” the hotel - M Social Decentraland - with their avatars to explore the property.... Read More
Bolt sees massive uptick in scooter usage, commits €150M to micromobility
News / Online
Bolt sees massive uptick in scooter usage, commits €150M to micromobility
By Jill Menze | April 27, 2022
With the number of scooter rides jumping more than 500%, Bolt plans to expand its operations.... Read More
PhocusWire Pulse: Green Light For Ground Transportation
News / Online
PhocusWire Pulse: Green Light For Ground Transportation
By PhocusWire | April 27, 2022
For our 11th event and the second of 2022, we focus on trends, innovation and more in the ground transportation sector.... Read More
Airbus looks to the crowd for metaverse innovation
News / Online
Airbus looks to the crowd for metaverse innovation
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2022
The company has partnered with HeroX to find innovative ways to use the metaverse in the travel process.... Read More
The increasing ways the metaverse plays a role in travel
News / Technology
The increasing ways the metaverse plays a role in travel
By Linda Fox | April 27, 2022
Almost two-thirds of consumers say they have already purchased a virtual product or participated in a virtual experience in the past year.... Read More
Bounce packs $12M funding round to expand luggage store platform
News / Online
Bounce packs $12M funding round to expand luggage store platform
By Kevin May | April 27, 2022
Andreessen Horowitz is leading the Series A round, with previous backer General Catalyst also participating in the new investment.... Read More
First NFT flight ticket sells for $1M in live auction
News / Technology
First NFT flight ticket sells for $1M in live auction
By Jill Menze | April 27, 2022
The NFT flight ticket from TravelX and Air Europa is said to be the most valuable ticket sold in commercial aviation history.... Read More
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News / Technology
JetBlue Technology Ventures' Amy Burr on investment in green transport
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | April 27, 2022
Burr discusses the organization's strategies related to supporting the greening of aviation and overall innovation in travel.... Read More
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News / Technology
China’s Ruqi Mobility raises $153M for autonomous vehicle push
By Mitra Sorrells | April 26, 2022
Ruqi Mobility says it will use this round of financing to accelerate the development of its Robotaxi autonomous vehicle services.... Read More
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