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Tripadvisor gives consumer-to-travel agent service Reco a full launch
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Tripadvisor gives consumer-to-travel agent service Reco a full launch
By Kevin May | December 8, 2020
The move comes almost six months on from Tripadvisor disclosing the beta testing of Reco in the U.S., costing consumers $199 for each trip that they make.... Read More
Airbnb launches non-profit organization for stays during emergencies
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Airbnb launches non-profit organization for stays during emergencies
By Linda Fox | December 8, 2020
Airbnb is partnering with aid organizations to provide stays for workers and those affected by crises under its non-profit Airbnb.org.... Read More
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VIDEO: Investors optimistic about growth opportunities across travel
By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2020
During a panel discussion at The Phocuswright Conference, investors mentioned accommodations, tours and activities, contactless solutions and sustainability as areas of interest.... Read More
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Car subscription service Finn.auto lands €20m Series A
By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2020
The company has a sustainability focus - with a range of electric vehicles and offsets for each subscription.... Read More
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Google launches hub to aid destinations, hotels and partners in recovery
By Jill Menze | December 7, 2020
Travel Insights with Google is built around three new tools to support destinations, hotels and Google’s commercial partners.... Read More
Forter secures $125M funding for digital fraud prevention tech
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Forter secures $125M funding for digital fraud prevention tech
By Kevin May | December 7, 2020
The round brings the total invested in U.S.-based Forter to $225 million over five rounds, with its most recent being a $50 million Series D via March Capital.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: JetCamp wants a slice of the European camping market
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STARTUP STAGE: JetCamp wants a slice of the European camping market
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2020
JetCamp has just received early-stage funding from Falkensteiner Ventures to help it accelerate growth in Europe.... Read More
VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on getting it right for a post-pandemic future
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VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on getting it right for a post-pandemic future
By Kevin May | December 7, 2020
When you're often at the center of the relationship between accommodation providers and consumers, or figuring out how best to connect all the elements together in a trip, being Booking Holdings during 2020 has given the group numerous challenges to overcome.... Read More
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Millennials most likely to rent an RV in 2021
By Mitra Sorrells | December 7, 2020
However, a survey conducted by STR on behalf of RVshare found there is still hesitation to book any travel far in advance.... Read More
Sounding Off: Change can't come until you understand how
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Sounding Off: Change can't come until you understand how
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2020
The travel industry does not have a great track record when it comes to managing change - often the technology is blamed, often the lack of collaboration and willingness to share and/or thin margins.... Read More
Space Perspective lands $7M in seed funding
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Space Perspective lands $7M in seed funding
By Linda Fox | December 4, 2020
Space Perspective will use the funding to further its ambition of launching a test flight next year.... Read More
InPhocus, episode 29 - A year like no other for travel startups
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InPhocus, episode 29 - A year like no other for travel startups
By PhocusWire | December 4, 2020
To talk through the results of the annual State Of Startups report, we speak to Phocuswright's Mike Coletta who oversees the report each year.... Read More
State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
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State of travel startups: 2020 has left its mark but there is positive news
By Kevin May | December 4, 2020
The travel startup landscape has also not escaped the grim effects of layoffs and the huge drops in demand from travelers and demands for new technology and services from partners.... Read More
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Opportunities and challenges for travel brands using AI
By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2020
In an online event hosted by DataArt, panelists from Sabre, BD4Travel, IDeaS, Mobi Systems, Norwegian Cruise Line, AirHelp and more discussed the outlook for AI in travel.... Read More
LoungeUp acquires Dmbook Pro to boost guest relations service
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LoungeUp acquires Dmbook Pro to boost guest relations service
By Linda Fox | December 3, 2020
    Dmbook Pro, acquired for an undisclosed fee, is a virtual hotel assistant which tracks operations within a property.... Read More
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