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Expedia Group pulls Vrbo from Google’s vacation rental metasearch product
By Mitra Sorrells | February 11, 2021
Expedia Group's revenue and gross bookings were both down 67% in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019.... Read More
BusUp accelerates away with $6M in funding
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BusUp accelerates away with $6M in funding
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2021
BusUp is looking to expand in the U.S. and sees growing demand for commuter mobility services from corporates.... Read More
Lufthansa Innovation Hub spins off mobility startup RYDES, Porsche acquires stake
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Lufthansa Innovation Hub spins off mobility startup RYDES, Porsche acquires stake
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2021
Lufthansa Group and Porsche are now minority stakeholders in the startup, with Porsche’s Forward31 venture arm acquiring a stake.... Read More
G Adventures gets financial backing from Certares
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G Adventures gets financial backing from Certares
By Kevin May | February 11, 2021
It is only the second time in the brand's history that it has disclosed external funding, although both occasions were via private equity agreements.... Read More
How I Got Here, episode 51 - Josh Wyatt of Generator Hostels
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How I Got Here, episode 51 - Josh Wyatt of Generator Hostels
By PhocusWire | February 11, 2021
Generator Hostels was a single-property hostel brand in London - but it was considered the perfect place to try out a new approach to the sector when Wyatt came onboard in 2007 with a pile of venture money.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Imagine Experiences wants to bring unique tours to locals and tourists
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Imagine Experiences wants to bring unique tours to locals and tourists
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2021
The company has put together a network of expert tour guides to help design fresh ideas to attract locals as well as travelers, once restrictions lift.... Read More
Uber reports uptick in revenue as delivery remains bright spot
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Uber reports uptick in revenue as delivery remains bright spot
By Jill Menze | February 10, 2021
Uber boosted its revenue by 13% to $3.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020.... Read More
Casai talks technology investment and data-driven decisions
News / Technology
Casai talks technology investment and data-driven decisions
By Linda Fox | February 10, 2021
For a company that set its strategy on offering smart rentals - its name translates as smart home - it concedes a need to ensure the business is getting the basics right.... Read More
Lastminute.com Group ends 2020 with 62% collapse in revenue
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Lastminute.com Group ends 2020 with 62% collapse in revenue
By Kevin May | February 10, 2021
The online travel agency business brought in €128.9 million in core revenues over the 12-month, pandemic-hit period.... Read More
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Why it’s a “buyer’s market” for corporate hotel rates
By Mitra Sorrells | February 10, 2021
According to Tripbam, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused shifts related to rates, star rates, locations and booking trends.... Read More
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Lyft revenue grows 14% in Q4 to $570M
By Mitra Sorrells | February 9, 2021
Lyft says it expects to be profitable no later than the fourth quarter of this year.... Read More
Trivago sees revenue slump 70% in 2020, bets on local travel to fuel recovery
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Trivago sees revenue slump 70% in 2020, bets on local travel to fuel recovery
By Jill Menze | February 9, 2021
Although revenue for Trivago dropped 70% for the full year and nearly 80% for the fourth quarter of 2020, the company believes it's at a turning point in the pandemic.... Read More
CLEAR raises $100M to expand beyond aviation
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CLEAR raises $100M to expand beyond aviation
By Jill Menze | February 9, 2021
Investors in the round include Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments, NFL investment arm 32 Equity and the Partnership Fund for New York City.... Read More
TUI continues cost-saving program, looks to summer recovery
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TUI continues cost-saving program, looks to summer recovery
By Linda Fox | February 9, 2021
The tour operation giant confirmed its third financial package of €1.8 billion, which will help the business bridge liquidity to the summer months.... Read More
Fastpayhotels acquires accommodation business assets of North America Destinations
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Fastpayhotels acquires accommodation business assets of North America Destinations
By Kevin May | February 9, 2021
Some 300 clients of North America Destinations in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Colombia will also get last-minute availability and access to thousands of vacation rental properties.... Read More
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