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 alt="Amex Ventures makes strategic investment in travel risk platform Sensible Weather"  title="Amex Ventures makes strategic investment in travel risk platform Sensible Weather"
News / Startups
Amex Ventures makes strategic investment in travel risk platform Sensible Weather
By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2023
Sensible Weather said the funding advances its goal to support travel, event and outdoor businesses in the face of growing weather uncertainty.  ... Read More
 alt="Booking to appeal EU regulators' decision to block Etraveli acquisition"  title="Booking to appeal EU regulators' decision to block Etraveli acquisition"
News / Online
Booking to appeal EU regulators' decision to block Etraveli acquisition
By Linda Fox | September 25, 2023
Booking says the dispute does not affect its strategy to build out flights as part of its connected trip vision.... Read More
 alt="World Tourism Day highlights need for sustainable destination strategies"  title="World Tourism Day highlights need for sustainable destination strategies"
Opinion / Online
World Tourism Day highlights need for sustainable destination strategies
By Richard Black – Sojern | September 25, 2023
Three ways destinations can showcase their commitment to providing sustainable tourism, not only to attract travelers with similar values but to ensure their destination is open for decades to come.... Read More
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News / Online
4 things to know about the future of the U.S. OTA market
By Phocuswright Research | September 25, 2023
The U.S. travel market continued its stellar recovery in 2022, with total gross bookings of $422.2 billion, an increase of 51% over the prior year.... Read More
 alt="Líbere Hospitality raises €6M internally for growth in Europe"  title="Líbere Hospitality raises €6M internally for growth in Europe"
News / Startups
Líbere Hospitality raises €6M internally for growth in Europe
By Linda Fox | September 22, 2023
The hospitality company currently has 37 properties with 1,200 units across 13 cities in Spain and southern Europe and plans to reach 1,300 units by the end of 2024.... Read More
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Opinion / Online
How long before airlines grasp the potential of resale marketplaces?
By Gilles de Richemond – Fairlyne | September 22, 2023
Like retailers before them, airlines have been reluctant to embrace resale options — even though they could reap even greater benefits than retailers by embracing their secondary market.  ... Read More
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News / Online
Fliggy wants to help overseas travel companies market to Chinese tourists
By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2023
The Alibaba subsidiary is adding new tools and services to help travel partners, particularly those in Southeast Asia, “tap into the massive potential of Chinese tourism in a cost-effective manner.”... Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb announces new system to verify listings
By Derek Catron | September 21, 2023
Verified listings will be denoted by an icon starting in February for the U.S., Canada, Australia, the U.K. and France, with 30 more countries to be added next fall.  ... Read More
 alt="Hopper-Turo partnership brings car-sharing to booking platform"  title="Hopper-Turo partnership brings car-sharing to booking platform"
News / Online
Hopper-Turo partnership brings car-sharing to booking platform
By Derek Catron | September 21, 2023
Turo also has partnerships with Kayak, to make its cars available on that site, and Capital One and Delta Airlines, to provide rewards to those companies’ loyalty members who book on Turo.  ... Read More
 alt="Expedia Group builds generative AI into multiple products in its “Fall Release”"  title="Expedia Group builds generative AI into multiple products in its “Fall Release”"
News / Technology
Expedia Group builds generative AI into multiple products in its “Fall Release”
By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2023
Among many other updates to its products and services for both travelers and industry partners, Expedia Group is partnering with travel influencers to offer short-form videos in the Expedia and Hotels.com apps.... Read More
 alt="Bird boosts U.S. micromobility presence with acquisition of Spin"  title="Bird boosts U.S. micromobility presence with acquisition of Spin"
News / Startups
Bird boosts U.S. micromobility presence with acquisition of Spin
By Linda Fox | September 20, 2023
Bird has paid $19M for Spin, which it acquired from Germany-based Tier Mobility.... Read More
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News / Online
HomeToGo creates chief investment role for further M&A activity
By Linda Fox | September 20, 2023
Bodo Thielmann has joined HomeToGo as chief investment director after previous stints at OYO Vacation Homes and Axel Springer Group.... Read More
 alt="Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips"  title="Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips"
News / Online
Paramount teams up with travel startup for "Emily in Paris" trips
By Morgan Hines | September 20, 2023
In this latest example of "set-jetting" initiatives, travel startup Dharma will manage the bookings, payments and guest experience for trips hosted by lifestyle influencers, called “Emileaders.”... Read More
 alt="Booking.com dominates review market share but is losing ground to Google"  title="Booking.com dominates review market share but is losing ground to Google"
News / Online
Booking.com dominates review market share but is losing ground to Google
By Linda Fox | September 20, 2023
The Shiji Reviewpro Guest Experience Benchmark for Q2 2023 found overall consumer satisfaction with hotels is up but still trails 2019 levels.  ... Read More
 alt="HotelRunner acquires point-of-sale system PayPad"  title="HotelRunner acquires point-of-sale system PayPad"
News / Technology
HotelRunner acquires point-of-sale system PayPad
By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2023
Founded in 2011, this is HotelRunner’s third acquisition, and the company said it is a “significant milestone” as its first product for on-premises sales and payments for hotels.... Read More