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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
HomeToGo creates chief investment role for further M&A activity
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... Read More
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... Read More
CEO Spotlight - Johannes Thomas of Trivago
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight - Johannes Thomas of Trivago
By Linda Fox | September 14, 2023
PhocusWire talks to Trivago CEO Johannes Thomas about coming back to the metasearch platform, his... Read More
Tripla acquires BookandLink to boost hotel guest experience technology
News / Technology
Tripla acquires BookandLink to boost hotel guest experience technology
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2023
The acquisition will enable Tripla to speed up its development in Asia while boosting revenue for each... Read More
First Choice relaunches with flight-free vacation options
News / Online
First Choice relaunches with flight-free vacation options
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2023
TUI brand First Choice believes traveler needs are changing, and it wants to offer them more options... Read More
Wego moves into business travel with acquisition of Travelstop
News / Online
Wego moves into business travel with acquisition of Travelstop
By Linda Fox | September 12, 2023
Wego said the move will extend its reach into business travel while Travelstop will be able to take... Read More
Booking will fight any decision to veto Etraveli acquisition in court
News / Online
Booking will fight any decision to veto Etraveli acquisition in court
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2023
Booking Holdings has responded to rumors that European regulators will veto its Etraveli acquisition,... Read More
Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
News / Startups
Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
Point.me enables loyalty program members to find flights using their points via its proprietary... Read More
Smartvel extends travel content with acquisition of ArrivalGuides
News / Technology
Smartvel extends travel content with acquisition of ArrivalGuides
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
ArrivalGuides provides destination guides in multiple languages from tourism boards and travel experts... Read More
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