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campiri-funding
News / Startups
Czech camper van rental marketplace adds €2.7M to seed round
By Mitra Sorrells | May 13, 2022
Campiri says it will use the funding to enter new markets, add to its team and to purchase vehicles to sell to others that want to rent on the platform. ... Read More
Expedia Group on “deconstructing” online travel
News / Technology
Expedia Group on “deconstructing” online travel
By Jill Menze | May 13, 2022
The online travel giant’s Open World platform is designed for partners of all sizes to take advantage of Expedia Group’s technology.... Read More
rydoo-sells-travel-cds-groupe
News / Technology
Rydoo sells business travel platform to CDS Groupe
By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2022
CDS Groupe says it wants to become Europe’s leader in hotel reservation solutions for business travel.... Read More
katanox-5.7m-rob-torres-to-board
News / Startups
Katanox raises $5.7M, adds Expedia exec Rob Torres to board
By Mitra Sorrells | May 12, 2022
Katanox says it will use this funding to expand internationally and further develop its platform and integrations with CRS, PMS and payment service providers.  ... Read More
kakao-mobility-splyt
News / Distribution
Kakao Mobility partners with Splyt to expand transportation app
By Linda Fox | May 12, 2022
The deal enables users of the Kakao T app to access local taxis, private cars and motorcycles in seven additional countries.... Read More
The third-party cookie is crumbling - now what?
Opinion / Online
The third-party cookie is crumbling - now what?
By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | May 12, 2022
When third-party cookies go away, marketers must rely more than ever on first-party cookies - and that’s a good thing... Read More
cabify-electric-vehicles
News / Online
Cabify gets EU bank loan for electric vehicle rollout
By Linda Fox | May 12, 2022
The investment will help Cabify achieve its target of a zero-emission fleet in Spain by 2025 and worldwide by 2030.... Read More
vacasa-q1-2022
News / Online
Vacasa Q1 2022 revenue nearly doubles year-over-year
By Mitra Sorrells | May 11, 2022
Vacasa says in January it reached a milestone of generating more than $1 billion in rental income for its homeowners over the preceding 12 months.... Read More
sonder-q1-2022-earnings
News / Online
Sonder revenue slips due to omicron in Q1 2022
By Jill Menze | May 11, 2022
For Q1 2022, Sonder revenue decreased from the previous quarter to $80.5 million, while adjusted EBITDA was negative $83.5 million.... Read More
airbnb-may-22-updates
News / Online
Airbnb enables “split stays” to ease inventory woes
By Mitra Sorrells | May 11, 2022
"Split stays" are part of Airbnb's newest version of its platform, described as “the biggest change to Airbnb in a decade.”  ... Read More
retravel-atriis
News / Startups
Atriis acquires ReTravel to boost corporate traveler engagement
By Linda Fox | May 11, 2022
Atriis says the acquisition "furthers its commitment to offer traveler-centric technology.”... Read More
faye-8-million-funding
News / Startups
Faye collects $8M in funding for its travel insurance app
By Jill Menze | May 11, 2022
Built amid the pandemic and launched earlier this year, Faye allows travelers to file claims and receive reimbursement via its app.... Read More
Travel booking windows increasing as consumers look ahead
News / Online
Travel booking windows increasing as consumers look ahead
By Linda Fox | May 11, 2022
The seven-day booking window trend seen in the pandemic is declining across EMEA and the Americas.... Read More
Bookaway revs up with $35M in Series C funding
News / Startups
Bookaway revs up with $35M in Series C funding
By Linda Fox | May 10, 2022
The company, whose brands include 12Go, GetByBus and Plataforma 10, has now raised a total of $80 million.  ... Read More
oyo-vacation-rental-direct-booker
News / Online
OYO acquires vacation rental business Direct Booker
By Linda Fox | May 10, 2022
Croatia-based vacation rental management company Direct Booker is said to have more than 3,000 homes on its platform.... Read More
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