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Despegar acquired by Naspers-owned Prosus for $1.7B
News / Online
Despegar acquired by Naspers-owned Prosus for $1.7B
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024
The Dutch company invests in technology companies across multiple verticals and said, with this... Read More
How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
News / Startups
How travel startup funding shaped up in 2024
By Linda Fox | December 23, 2024
We've rounded up details on some of the top travel tech funding stories of 2024 along with insights... Read More
Hostaway raises $365M for AI, product development and expansion
News / Technology
Hostaway raises $365M for AI, product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 17, 2024
The property management technology company has landed the funding from General Atlantic and previous... Read More
Troop founder on travel tech disruption and group travel growth
News / Distribution
Troop founder on travel tech disruption and group travel growth
By Linda Fox | December 17, 2024
Dennis Vilovic, founder and co-CEO of Troop, believes group travel could increase by 30% next... Read More
BlaBlaCar acquires Turkey-based bus ticketing platform Obilet
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BlaBlaCar acquires Turkey-based bus ticketing platform Obilet
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2024
Obilet provides data to B2B partners as well as ticketing software to bus operators. The company also... Read More
Booking expects $450M in savings through "transformation"
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Booking expects $450M in savings through "transformation"
By Linda Fox | December 11, 2024
Booking Holdings CFO Ewout Steenbergen said the cost savings would help the company grow its top line,... Read More
Steve Singh on evolution from archaic systems to perfect trip
News / Technology
Steve Singh on evolution from archaic systems to perfect trip
By Linda Fox | December 10, 2024
Steve Singh, an investor in Center, Otto, Troop and Spotnana, discusses how AI, cloud technology and... Read More
Much Better Adventures lands £5M for technology and new destinations
News / Online
Much Better Adventures lands £5M for technology and new destinations
By Linda Fox | December 9, 2024
The adventure trip specialist will use the investment to boost its international presence and add more... Read More
How a Turkish online travel agency is tackling expansion challenges and AI strategy
News / Online
How a Turkish online travel agency is tackling expansion challenges and AI strategy
By Linda Fox | December 9, 2024
Online travel agency Wingie Enuygun has been expanding in the Middle East since the end of the... Read More
How emerging technologies are helping destinations appeal to travelers
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How emerging technologies are helping destinations appeal to travelers
By Linda Fox | December 6, 2024
Gregory Yap of the Singapore Exhibition and Conventions Bureau and Jared Alster of Dune7 discuss... Read More
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