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Hilton posts big losses for 2020 yet forging ahead with new properties
News / Distribution
Hilton posts big losses for 2020 yet forging ahead with new properties
By Linda Fox | February 17, 2021
Despite the pandemic, Hilton has a development pipeline of more than 2,500 properties.... Read More
Cendyn and NextGuest merge to extend reach and tap into data
News / Technology
Cendyn and NextGuest merge to extend reach and tap into data
By Linda Fox | February 17, 2021
The merger creates the largest CRM and digital marketing provider in hospitality, according to the... Read More
GetYourGuide adds €80M in financing to explore strategic investments
News / Online
GetYourGuide adds €80M in financing to explore strategic investments
By Linda Fox | February 16, 2021
GetYourGuide’s latest funding follows a €114 million convertible note announced in October 2020.... Read More
FantasticStay attracts €1.3M investment, plans expansion and vacation rental tech development
News / Startups
FantasticStay attracts €1.3M investment, plans expansion and vacation rental tech development
By Linda Fox | February 16, 2021
Rental technology startup FantasticStay acquired rival Vreasy last year and plans expansion following... Read More
U.K. regulator puts pressure on Lastminute.com Group over refunds
News / Online
U.K. regulator puts pressure on Lastminute.com Group over refunds
By Linda Fox | February 15, 2021
The online travel group has apologized to customers still awaiting a refund and has detailed an action... Read More
EasyJet boss talks sustainability, business travel and uncomfortable decisions
News / Distribution
EasyJet boss talks sustainability, business travel and uncomfortable decisions
By Linda Fox | February 15, 2021
EasyJet's boss, Johan Lundgren, points to previous crises as proof that demand will rebound.... Read More
Luxury Escapes acquires Porter & Sail mobile concierge technology
News / Technology
Luxury Escapes acquires Porter & Sail mobile concierge technology
By Linda Fox | February 12, 2021
Caitlin Zaino, co-founder and CEO of Porter & Sail, joins Luxury Escapes as part of the acquisition of... Read More
BusUp accelerates away with $6M in funding
News / Startups
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... Read More
Lufthansa Innovation Hub spins off mobility startup RYDES, Porsche acquires stake
News / Startups
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... 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... Read More
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