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Hometime raises again, acquires local property management companies

By Linda Fox | November 21, 2019

Consolidation in the short-term rental management market in Australia sees Hometime buy Host My Home... Read More

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eDreams Odigeo overcomes SEO changes, reports 2% booking growth

By Steven Lerner | November 19, 2019

eDreams Odigeo reports another half year of stable results, with bookings climbing 2% year-over-year... Read More

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Google Maps adds local language help for travelers, plots guides feature

By Linda Fox | November 19, 2019

Google Maps has launched a translation service through Google Translate that helps users navigate... Read More

News / Startups

Cover Genius adds $10M in Series B for growth in the U.K., U.S. and Asia

By Linda Fox | November 19, 2019

Cover Genius, an insurance technology specialist, is plotting growth after landing $10 million in... Read More

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Airbnb adds checks and balances to Experiences in bid to boost trust

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2019

Further to recently announced initiatives to verify hosts and homes, Airbnb is also planning "trust"... Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Whispr wants to help frontline staff with voice guidance

By Linda Fox | November 15, 2019

The company was recently accepted into IAG's Hangar 51 accelerator and has begun work with maintenance... Read More

Interview / Online

Brand Business - Maria Elena Velardi of Wayaj

By Steven Lerner | November 15, 2019

Wayaj is an app to discover and book eco-friendly hotels and experiences around the world. Maria Elena... Read More

News / Startups

Refundit pockets $9.8M for its digital VAT refund service

By Linda Fox | November 15, 2019

Amadeus Ventures led the round, with participation also coming from Portugal Ventures and a... Read More

News / Online

Trip.com Group operations income up 52% as company begins new chapter

By Steven Lerner | November 14, 2019

Net revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $1.47 billion for newly named online travel agency group.... Read More

News / Distribution

HotelBeds to axe 5% of workforce as part of "optimization" strategy

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2019

The Spain-based bedbank says it has now consolidated into one business following its acquisitions, in... Read More

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