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News / Startups

Swvl acquires shared mobility platform Urbvan

By Linda Fox | July 13, 2022

The acquisition of Mexico-based Urbvan is Swvl’s sixth this year.... Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Dhruv Shringi of Yatra

By Linda Fox | July 13, 2022

Dhruv Shringi is co-founder and CEO of Yatra, having launched the company in 2006 and listing it on the Nasdaq 10 years later.... Read More

News / Online

From OTAs, travelers want more price predictability, travel updates

By Kathryn Walson | July 13, 2022

According to a report from OAG, North American travelers say OTAs can improve the booking experience through better price predictability and more real-time updates.... Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: Atlas wants to help travelers discover the world - affordably

By PhocusWire | July 13, 2022

Atlas founder and CEO Mary Li explains how the travel tech company facilitates the booking of inexpensive airfare.... Read More

News / Distribution

Holibob raises $12M to strengthen tours and activities tech

By Jill Menze | July 12, 2022

Holibob says the Series A round will help capitalize on the tours and activities distribution specialist’s recent growth.... Read More

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News / Online

Google, Travalyst and more on travel’s path to sustainability

By PhocusWire | July 12, 2022

Travel leaders from Google, Travalyst, Booking.com and Byway discuss current efforts and future plans related to sustainable travel.... Read More

News / Online

Difficulty making payments sours guests’ hotel experience

By Kathryn Walson | July 12, 2022

Guests are twice as likely to experience anxiety and uncertainty when making hotel payments than in making everyday payments.... Read More

News / Distribution

Flight subscription platform Caravelo looks toward growth with €3M haul

By Jill Menze | July 11, 2022

The support for the Barcelona-based company brings Caravelo’s total funding to €5.7 million.... Read More

News / Online

Short-term rental demand hits record levels in U.S.

By Kathryn Walson | July 11, 2022

Demand for short-term rentals in the U.S. is projected to climb an average of 20.3% from 2021 to 2022.... Read More

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Interview / Startups

VIDEO: TrustedHousesitters - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022

By PhocusWire | July 11, 2022

TrustedHousesitters is a subscription platform connecting people looking for pet care with pet sitters looking for travel.... Read More

News / Online

Key developments in China’s online travel market

By Phocuswright Research | July 11, 2022

While many are eager to return to travel, the China market is not anticipated to return to pre-pandemic levels before 2024.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Better spaces, better tech drive experiential hospitality

By Jason Fudin - Placemakr | July 8, 2022

Brands that provide tech-enabled services in spaces designed to meet the new needs of customers will drive loyalty and growth into the future.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

My Method... How MacDonald Hotels reaped revenue from chatbot integration

By Tiago Araujo - Hijiffy | July 8, 2022

MacDonald Hotels integration of HiJiffy saw an 80% customer satisfaction rating and a boost in bookings.... Read More

News / Technology

Etihad launches NFT collection tied to loyalty program

By Mitra Sorrells | July 7, 2022

Etihad says it will offset the carbon footprint of the project and use proceeds from the sale of the collection to purchase sustainable aviation fuel. ... Read More