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TravelPerk bags $160M round as investors back business travel recovery
News / Startups
TravelPerk bags $160M round as investors back business travel recovery
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2021
TravelPerk says product innovation and further acquisitions are part of the roadmap.... Read More
Snap boosts 3D mapping capabilities via acquisition of Pixel8earth
News / Technology
Snap boosts 3D mapping capabilities via acquisition of Pixel8earth
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2021
Pixel8.earth describes itself as a perpetually updating map that fuses terrestrial and aerial data, with the company enabling users to browse 3D content as well as create an account and build their own models.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 62 - Joah Spearman of Localeur
Interview / Online
How I Got Here, episode 62 - Joah Spearman of Localeur
By PhocusWire | April 29, 2021
A common thread in Joah Searman's origin story and that of experience recommendation platform Localeur is one of countering adversity, as he explains to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May.... Read More
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News / Online
Booking windows, trip duration up as consumers return to travel
By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2021
Skyscanner has identified several trends it says are defining consumer behavior as it relates to travel planning and purchasing.... Read More
Trivago expands to sell activities, courtesy of Musement deal
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Trivago expands to sell activities, courtesy of Musement deal
By Kevin May | April 28, 2021
TUI-owned Musement will power the channel for Trivago, giving it 55,000 excursions, activities and tickets to attractions in 140 countries around the world.... Read More
Camping World acquires Nomad Reservations, boosts data access
News / Technology
Camping World acquires Nomad Reservations, boosts data access
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2021
    The recreational vehicle retailer says the acquisition boosts its data capabilities by providing it with unique data points on the customer’s forthcoming trips.... Read More
FPG acquires rival TSA Solutions to expand hotel tech and revenue optimization tools
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FPG acquires rival TSA Solutions to expand hotel tech and revenue optimization tools
By Kevin May | April 28, 2021
The deal is being touted as a means for FPG to bolster its portfolio of services in hospitality, previously including hotel software, front desk services and revenue optimization.... Read More
VIDEO: Brian Solis on a new age for customer engagement in travel
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VIDEO: Brian Solis on a new age for customer engagement in travel
By PhocusWire | April 28, 2021
He shares his perspective on the evolution of social media and the development of new tactics and, more importantly, requirements around customer engagement.... Read More
Lyft offloads self-driving car unit to Toyota
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Lyft offloads self-driving car unit to Toyota
By Jill Menze | April 27, 2021
Lyft is selling its self-driving vehicle division to Woven Planet Holdings, a subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, for $550 million.... Read More
Under the sheets – optimize your hotel to maximize revenue
Opinion / Distribution
Under the sheets – optimize your hotel to maximize revenue
By Richard Valtr - Mews | April 27, 2021
Hotels are ignoring much of their available space by basing business on revenue per available room alone.... Read More
Guesty raises $50M as spotlight remains on short-term rental sector
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Guesty raises $50M as spotlight remains on short-term rental sector
By Jill Menze | April 27, 2021
In addition to the funding round, Guesty has announced it has also acquired software company Your Porter.... Read More
VIDEO: Aviation execs on recovery strategies when there is no playbook
News / Technology
VIDEO: Aviation execs on recovery strategies when there is no playbook
By PhocusWire | April 27, 2021
Airlines and their partners have to consider numerous options as they attempt to get aircraft back in the skies and put passengers onboard.... Read More
WTTC Global Summit: Clarity, certainty and collaboration keys to travel recovery
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WTTC Global Summit: Clarity, certainty and collaboration keys to travel recovery
By Mitra Sorrells | April 27, 2021
More than 600 leaders from travel, tourism, government and the private sector are gathered for the World Travel and Tourism Council's Global Summit in Cancun, the organization's first in-person event since 2019.... Read More
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News / Startups
TripAbrood adds £645,000 in seed funding for AI-powered assistant
By Linda Fox | April 26, 2021
Family travel assistant TripAbrood plans to use its latest funding to launch its product to the U.K. market.... Read More
Ryanair steps up direct strategy with Price Checker tool
News / Distribution
Ryanair steps up direct strategy with Price Checker tool
By Linda Fox | April 26, 2021
The airline is also putting a "Verified Seal" on its website and mobile app to show users they are booking direct.... Read More
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