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SITA Lufthansa partnership
News / Online
SITA and Lufthansa digitize lost luggage solution
By Kathryn Walson | March 16, 2023
When passengers land at an airport, SITA’s WorldTracer Auto Reflight notifies them of any luggage delay and gathers delivery details. The companies say it saves time and money for the industry.... Read More
David Bessis and Mireille Messine
News / Technology
Splio acquires Tinyclues to boost AI-marketing power
By Derek Catron | March 16, 2023
The Tinyclues’ platform increases the value proposition of Splio, making it the European leader in AI-powered customer relationship management, the company says.  ... Read More
BlaBlaCar looks to acquire Klaxit, boost French carpooling
News / Startups
BlaBlaCar looks to acquire Klaxit, boost French carpooling
By Derek Catron | March 16, 2023
While negotiations are ongoing, the companies share a goal of reducing France’s carbon footprint through more shared rides.  ... Read More
landfolk-3.8M-seed
News / Startups
Danish home rental platform from former Airbnb employees raises €3.8M
By Mitra Sorrells | March 16, 2023
Landfolk says it now has more than 1,000 holiday homes on its platform across Denmark, Germany and Norway and with this funding it is intending to double that number this year.... Read More
STR subscription service
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Can subscription services work for STRs?
By Kathryn Walson | March 15, 2023
The benefits of subscription services for short-term rentals can include recurring revenue streams and customer engagement, loyalty and retention.... Read More
CitizenM London Victoria Station property
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CitizenM secures €480M sustainability-linked loan
By Derek Catron | March 15, 2023
Sustainability-linked loans incentivize companies to achieve environmental benchmarks to secure lower interest rates.  ... Read More
Accor unveils subscription cards for frequent travelers
News / Distribution
Accor unveils subscription cards for frequent travelers
By Linda Fox | March 15, 2023
The France-based hotel giant has unveiled All Plus ibis and All Plus Voyageur, to replace its ibis Business and Business Plus frequent traveler subscription services.... Read More
Vacasa earnings Q4 2022
News / Online
Vacasa sets sights on long-term profitable growth
By Kathryn Walson | March 14, 2023
Vacasa's priorities are shifting to improving efficiency and developing processes “to deliver an unmatched experience for our homeowners and elevated hospitality for our guests,” CEO Rob Greyber says.... Read More
Captain Experiences funding round
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Outdoor sports booking platform Captain Experiences reels in $2M
By Kathryn Walson | March 14, 2023
While the Austin, Texas-based startup is currently catering to the fishing and hunting verticals, it plans to expand across all outdoor sports and geographies.... Read More
Are travel companies more willing to work with startups?
News / Startups
Are travel companies more willing to work with startups?
By Linda Fox | March 14, 2023
Investors believe there has been positive change since before the pandemic with travel supply companies such as hotels and airlines now much more receptive to working with startups.... Read More
Tryp.com seed funding
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Tryp.com secures seed round to enhance tech, expand reach
By Kathryn Walson | March 14, 2023
The Denmark-based startup says its search engine “accesses thousands of flights, trains, buses and hotels in real-time, comparing prices, locations and schedules.”... Read More
rental apartment
News / Startups
Polish STR manager Renters.pl secures funding to grow
By Derek Catron | March 14, 2023
Polish Enterprise Fund VIII, a private equity fund managed by Enterprise Investors, will acquire up to 80% of Renters.pl.  ... Read More
itb-berlin-travel-talk
News / Online
Travel Talk: Takeaways from ITB Berlin
By PhocusWire | March 13, 2023
Returning to the marquee travel trade event for the first time in four years, Northstar’s thought leaders share first impressions.  ... Read More
lgbtq travel
News / Online
Misterb&b creates safe space for LGBTQ+ travelers and hosts
By Arvindh Yuvaraj - WebinTravel | March 13, 2023
Matthieu Jost, CEO and co-founder of Misterb&b, is all too familiar with how discrimination can spoil the travel experience.  ... Read More
Awai Startup Stage
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Awai seeks to simplify travel booking with one-stop shop
By Kathryn Walson | March 13, 2023
The Melbourne-based startup says it saves consumers time, money and headaches during trip planning, while removing the need for travel agents.... Read More
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