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GoTo looks to raise $1B for mobility services via IPO
News / Online
GoTo looks to raise $1B for mobility services via IPO
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022
The company was formed last year by the merger of Gojek and Tokopedia.... Read More
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News / Startups
TravelX nabs $10M for blockchain driven distribution
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022
The startup aims to create new ways of distribution using blockchain technology.... Read More
What an ambitious travel startup learned during a global pandemic
Opinion / Startups
What an ambitious travel startup learned during a global pandemic
By Noam Toister - Bookaway Group | March 16, 2022
Acquiring multiple businesses as a startup has been quite a ride over the past nine months. Here are some of the learnings that Bookaway Group has taken from its experience.... Read More
Vacation rental property managers see revenue gains through data investment
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Vacation rental property managers see revenue gains through data investment
By Jill Menze | March 16, 2022
Short-term rental property managers who invest in data report booking revenue growth 4x higher than those who don’t, a new study finds.... Read More
Nonius acquires Criton in hotel tech roll-up
News / Technology
Nonius acquires Criton in hotel tech roll-up
By Kevin May | March 15, 2022
Criton claims it is the largest provider of hotel guest apps in the U.K., working with the likes of Cheval Residences, Sunborn and Devonshire Hotels.... Read More
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News / Startups
WhyHotel rebrands to Placemakr, lands $90M investment
By Linda Fox | March 15, 2022
The company is rebranding to reflect its different business divisions of pop-up hotel and mixed-use apartment buildings.... Read More
VIDEO: Travelers and the journey now
News / Technology
VIDEO: Travelers and the journey now
By PhocusWire | March 15, 2022
The new traveler experience is not all about technology, although it plays a part in how people want to travel, stay and enjoy or work in a destination.... Read More
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Phocuswright Europe 2022: Theme launch and registration open
By PhocusWire | March 15, 2022
The travel industry has survived two years of extremes – from the lows of pandemic shutdowns to the highs of pent-up consumer demand. Phocuswright Europe is back to unravel what's hot and not.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Is space the next frontier for travel distribution?
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2022
As Axiom Space prepares to send its first crew of private astronauts to the ISS, space tourism activity is picking up on many fronts, and travel advisors are creating services to sell these specialized experiences.... Read More
AirDNA acquired by Alpine Investors
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AirDNA acquired by Alpine Investors
By Jill Menze | March 14, 2022
The acquisition partnership will help fuel the short-term rental data provider’s growth.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Flight Centre acquires majority stake in TPConnects
By Linda Fox | March 14, 2022
Flight Centre now owns 70% of the Dubai-based business.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Direct bookings rise, but cruise execs still want travel advisors' business
By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly | March 14, 2022
The shift is due to passengers becoming more comfortable booking digitally with cruise lines and because some travel agencies didn't survive the last two years.... Read More
VIDEO: Bringing the digital touch to hotels for a more efficient future
News / Technology
VIDEO: Bringing the digital touch to hotels for a more efficient future
By PhocusWire | March 14, 2022
We talk to consultant and tech strategist Max Starkov about the need for hotels to automate now, during our recent PhocusWire Pulse: A New Traveler Experience event.... Read More
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Opinion / Technology
How to solve the lodging industry’s tech skills gap
By Sebastien Leitner - Cloudbeds | March 14, 2022
The industry must streamline training, prioritize technology that is easy to use and educate the next generation of hospitality workers.... Read More
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News / Startups
Kevin Costner’s travel storytelling app HearHere raises $3.2M
By Jill Menze | March 14, 2022
Launched in 2020 and co-founded by the actor, HearHere is a GPS-powered app that plays audio based on a traveler’s geographic location.... Read More
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