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TravelPerk raises $115M round, adds ex-Booking.com CEO to board
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TravelPerk raises $115M round, adds ex-Booking.com CEO to board
By Linda Fox | January 12, 2022
The $115 million Series D comes just nine months after a $160 million investment (also a Series D) in April 2021.... Read More
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News / Startups
European camping platform JetCamp raises €500K to accelerate growth
By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2022
JetCamp’s website offers information such as availability and pricing in 10 languages for nearly 23,000 verified campsites and holiday parks across Europe.... Read More
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News / Distribution
HomeToGo finishes 2021 with record booking revenue
By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2022
HomeToGo CEO Patrick Andrae says he’s confident about the future as the newly listed company starts the year with a booking revenue backlog of €19 million.  ... Read More
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News / Online
Car-sharing platform Turo files for IPO
By Jill Menze | January 11, 2022
Turo revenue jumped 207% to $330.5 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2021.  ... Read More
Bolt raises a €628M round, wants a role in congestion-free and sustainable cities
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Bolt raises a €628M round, wants a role in congestion-free and sustainable cities
By Linda Fox | January 11, 2022
This latest and largest round for Estonia-based Bolt comes on top of a €600 million investment announced in August 2021.... Read More
Disney looks to the metaverse for more immersive experiences
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Disney looks to the metaverse for more immersive experiences
By Linda Fox | January 11, 2022
The Disney technology includes a projection device, and tracking system, enabling virtual effects to be displayed in a real-world venue.... Read More
Fly Now Pay Later takes off with $75M investment round
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Fly Now Pay Later takes off with $75M investment round
By Kevin May | January 11, 2022
The latest injection of capital brings the total invested in the U.K.-based staggered travel payment service to just over $150 million over seven rounds.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: StressFreeCarRental wants to take the hassle out of rentals
Interview / Online
STARTUP STAGE: StressFreeCarRental wants to take the hassle out of rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | January 11, 2022
StressFreeCarRental provides rental options based on more than price, including details on insurance excess, fees and deposit options.... Read More
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VIDEO: How DeFi tokens can reinvent travel loyalty
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2022
Coras CEO Mark McLaughlin explains how blockchain-based tokens can solve problems inherent in existing loyalty programs.... Read More
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VIDEO: How SSI eliminates friction, adds control for travelers
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2022
At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of technology professionals discuss the benefits of self-sovereign digital identity for the travel industry - both for suppliers and consumers.... Read More
Tourism startup LynKey launches NFT solutions for travel experiences
News / Startups
Tourism startup LynKey launches NFT solutions for travel experiences
By Jill Menze | January 11, 2022
LynKey aims to connect people with property tech and smart tourism experiences from resorts and cruises with NFTs and metaverse AR and VR solutions.... Read More
Online travel giants' marketing spend continues to head north
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Online travel giants' marketing spend continues to head north
By Linda Fox | January 10, 2022
Airbnb continued to benefit from its Q2 marketing campaign while Expedia and Booking increased marketing spend in Q3.... Read More
VIDEO: Trivago on the industry's game of chess in multiple areas
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VIDEO: Trivago on the industry's game of chess in multiple areas
By PhocusWire | January 10, 2022
Axel Hefer knows that to navigate the coronavirus, continue to grow his company Trivago and stay on top of new technology is like playing the famous strategic game every day on many fronts.... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Katanox aims to simplify hotel distribution
By Mitra Sorrells | January 10, 2022
Katanox is focused on opening hospitality distribution to enable hotels to capture more direct bookings through multiple channels and to provide more choice for travelers.... Read More
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News / Online
VIDEO: How destinations can consider new roles and strategies
By PhocusWire | January 10, 2022
Arguably the biggest challenge for a destination trying to market itself amid a global pandemic is how to do so when people can’t travel.... Read More
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