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Top drivers of conversion for short-term renters
News / Distribution
Top drivers of conversion for short-term renters
By Phocuswright Research | February 14, 2022
Even regular short-term rental (STR) users are likely to have a hybrid consideration set, comparing rental options alongside hotels.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Lightly helps travel brands accommodate families
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2022
Created by a mother who experienced frustration when traveling with her baby, Lightly provides essential products such as diapers, crib sheets and swaddle blankets for hotels and other travel companies.... Read More
Q&A: Sandra Brahn of Vtrips on growth, acquisitions
News / Online
Q&A: Sandra Brahn of Vtrips on growth, acquisitions
By Jill Menze | February 14, 2022
Previously at Vacasa, Sandra Brahn joins Vtrips to develop and execute the vacation rental management company’s merger and acquisition strategy.... Read More
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Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Vacation rentals are as mainstream as it gets, in many ways
By PhocusWire | February 11, 2022
The cost of a product is now coming into play - the annoying element that providers of many forms of accommodation tend to avoid, as it is a very tangible differentiator between property A or B.... Read More
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News / Online
Expedia Group closes 2021 with record Q4 profitability
By Mitra Sorrells | February 11, 2022
Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern expresses optimism about 2022, calling it a year for innovation and delivery for the company.... Read More
Hotelbeds lays out eco and social initiatives, joins Amazon Climate Pledge
News / Distribution
Hotelbeds lays out eco and social initiatives, joins Amazon Climate Pledge
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2022
The Spain-based bedbank says it has achieved carbon neutral status for the fourth consecutive year by reducing emissions as well as offsetting emissions through independent organization Cabon Footprint.... Read More
How technology can solve talent scarcity in travel
Opinion / Technology
How technology can solve talent scarcity in travel
By Emily Weiss & Dyllis Hesse - Accenture | February 11, 2022
By leveraging technology, the travel industry can attract diverse talent and foster an inclusive workforce.... Read More
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News / Technology
VTOL aircraft startup Odys Aviation raises $12.4M
By Mitra Sorrells | February 11, 2022
Odys Aviation is developing a hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that will carry nine passengers and travel up to 1,000 miles.  ... Read More
In The Big Chair - Werner Georg Kunz-Cho of Fareportal
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Werner Georg Kunz-Cho of Fareportal
By Linda Fox | February 10, 2022
With an earlier career in aviation (Swiss, Lufthansa and CityBird) and other travel intermediaries, Kunz-Cho has been with Fareportal since 2012 as chief operating officer and co-CEO from 2017.... Read More
Short-term rentals no longer "alternative" - but how will the sector push on?
Opinion / Online
Short-term rentals no longer "alternative" - but how will the sector push on?
By Vince Breslin - Uplisting | February 10, 2022
These are the factors driving the continued growth of the sector and how the industry can respond to better serve the needs of customers.... Read More
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News / Online
Wander raises $20M to grow its luxury rental inventory
By Mitra Sorrells | February 10, 2022
Founded in early 2021, Wander purchases homes and outfits them with extensive work-from-home technology, wellness equipment and a Tesla.... Read More
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News / Technology
Radisson deploys Zingle messaging across Americas portfolio
By Mitra Sorrells | February 10, 2022
The Zingle messaging platform will be integrated with every hotel’s property management system.... Read More
Uber sees revenue gains, profitability for delivery business
News / Online
Uber sees revenue gains, profitability for delivery business
By Jill Menze | February 9, 2022
For Q4 2021, Uber revenue climbed 83% to $5.8 billion, while its delivery business reached adjusted EBITDA profitability.... Read More
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News / Online
Israeli shared mobility company GoTo Global to go public
By Mitra Sorrells | February 9, 2022
 GoTo has more than 450,000 subscribers that book cars, bikes, electric scooters and mopeds in its app.... Read More
Ten trends shaping contactless tech in travel
Opinion / Technology
Ten trends shaping contactless tech in travel
By Nadav Cornberg - Virdee | February 9, 2022
As we head into 2022, here are some critical areas of focus to consider as brands consider implementing contactless guest experiences.  ... Read More
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