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Tier acquires Nextbike to round out micro-mobility service
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Tier acquires Nextbike to round out micro-mobility service
By Linda Fox | November 23, 2021
Berlin-based Tier has purchased 100% of the shares in Nextbike in an all-cash transaction.... Read More
Certares invests in agency network Avoya Travel
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Certares invests in agency network Avoya Travel
By Jaime Biesiada - Travel Weekly | November 23, 2021
Certares has many travel investments, including American Express Global Business Travel, Tripadvisor, AmaWaterways, Hertz, Latin American airlines Azul and LATAM, and tour operator G Adventures.... Read More
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VIDEO: Tourism Australia on staying optimistic amid the travel shutdown
By PhocusWire | November 23, 2021
Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference, Tourism Australia’s Jackie Dunfee explains how the destination has remained top of mind for travelers.... Read More
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Tripadvisor in transition as CEO, top exec prepare to depart
By PhocusWire | November 23, 2021
Following news of CEO Steve Kaufer's departure and his appearance at The Phocuswright Conference, it was confirmed Lindsay Nelson is also leaving Tripadvisor.... Read More
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Connect&GO adds $3M investment for attractions tech push
By Linda Fox | November 22, 2021
Canada-based Connect&GO says its latest funding will go toward international expansion.... Read More
VIDEO: Climate change is an inconvenient truth for travel
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VIDEO: Climate change is an inconvenient truth for travel
By PhocusWire | November 22, 2021
This session at The Phocuswright Conference is an uncomfortable listen for any brand or executive who knows they could and should be doing better around sustainability.... Read More
Business travel spend back to pre-pandemic levels by 2024
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Business travel spend back to pre-pandemic levels by 2024
By Molly Dyson - BTN | November 22, 2021
While the recovery of business travel in 2021 has proceeded at a slower pace than predicted last year, global business travel spend is expected to surge in 2022.... Read More
Elude raises $3 million for budget-based travel booking app
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Elude raises $3 million for budget-based travel booking app
By Jill Menze | November 19, 2021
The seed round was led by ATX Venture Partners, bringing Los Angeles-based Elude's total funding to $5 million.... Read More
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American Airlines enables direct connection through Winding Tree
By Mitra Sorrells | November 19, 2021
Through the partnership, employees of an unnamed large corporate buyer can book their leisure travel directly with American Airlines, without the use of an intermediary, while still receiving the benefits of a corporate booking.... Read More
VIDEO: An investor on why everything is hot right now
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VIDEO: An investor on why everything is hot right now
By Kevin May | November 19, 2021
Despite the sector being on its knees for the majority of the last two years, VCs are considering the industry as a market of opportunity as COVID-19 restrictions ease and consumers look to venture out once more.... Read More
AirAsia adds biometric facial recognition to super app services
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AirAsia adds biometric facial recognition to super app services
By Kevin May | November 19, 2021
The biometric technology, known as Fast Airport Clearance Experience System (FACES), will be deployed initially for air travel and in the Philippines.... Read More
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Borrow A Boat raises £1.1M through crowdfunding
By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2021
Launched in 2017, Borrow A Boat’s platform includes both peer-to-peer listings as well as boat rental through traditional charter companies.... Read More
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OTA Insight raises $80M Series B funding for expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2021
The company currently serves more than 55,000 properties in 185 countries and says it will use the funding for product innovation and global expansion.... Read More
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VIDEO: Hopper on fintech and the huge opportunity in travel
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2021
During a session at the Phocuswright Conference 2021 this week, Hopper CEO Fred Lalonde discussed the size of the opportunity he sees in fintech.... Read More
Marriott joins IHG on Amadeus reservations platform
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Marriott joins IHG on Amadeus reservations platform
By Linda Fox | November 18, 2021
Amadeus announced IHG as the launch partner for the technology in 2015 and hoped to bring on similar enterprise level companies to create a community platform in the ensuing years.... Read More
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