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The road ahead for ground transportation

By PhocusWire | August 29, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, executives from ground transportation companies Trainline, Blacklane and Door2Door discussed current challenges and future priorities. Read More

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Shackle raises $5.5M to digitize the hotel guest experience

By Jill Menze | August 23, 2022

Founded in 2020, Shackle helps hotels streamline operations by integrating backend systems into its guest-facing app. Read More

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Casai, Nomah merge for Latin America short-term rental expansion

By Linda Fox | August 19, 2022

The combined companies will offer more than 3,000 units in Brazil and Mexico. Read More

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Citi launches new travel platform with Booking.com

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2022

This is just the latest of many announcements in the past year from banks and financial firms launching or updating their travel offerings – a sure sign they see travel as a valued offering for their... Read More

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Despegar Q2 gross bookings reach $1.1B, in line with Q2 2019

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2022

Despegar's adjusted EBITDA in the quarter was $10.6 million – the third consecutive positive quarter for the company. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How DID and SSI will transform the travel experience market

By Bill Carroll - Marketing Economics | August 17, 2022

In the next decade, decentralized identifiers and self-sovereign identity will dramatically change travel for consumers, suppliers and intermediaries. Read More

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Connect&GO raises $17M to expand attractions tech offering

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2022

The Montreal-based technology company is aiming to double its revenue and number of installations each year. Read More

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Trip.com Group on its European ambitions

By PhocusWire | August 16, 2022

Andy Washington, Trip.com Group general manager for Europe, discusses how data will help the OTA become a market leader. Read More

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CarTrawler on loyalty, fintech and growing interest in eco-friendly travel

By PhocusWire | August 11, 2022

CarTrawler CEO Cormac Barry and COO Peter O'Donovan discuss current trends in the car rental industry in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe. Read More

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Vacasa raises revenue, profitability guidance after Q2 beats forecast

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022

Vacasa’s revenue in Q2 grew 31% year-over-year to $310 million and adjusted EBITDA came in at negative $2 million, head of guidance. Read More

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Ex-Booking execs build new “connected trip” solution

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2022

NeoKe uses decentralized, self-sovereign ID to remove friction from the travel experience and improve conversions for suppliers. Read More

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ShareTrip gets $500K infusion to digitize Bangladesh travel sector

By Kathryn Walson | August 9, 2022

Founded in 2014, ShareTrip points to an "immense opportunity" to digitize Bangladesh's tech sector. Read More

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Expedia Group posts highest ever Q2 revenue and profit

By Mitra Sorrells | August 4, 2022

Expedia Group revenue in Q2 was $3.2 billion - up 1% compared to Q2 2019 - and adjusted EBITDA came in at $648 million, up 14% versus the second quarter of 2019. Read More

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HRS acquires corporate payment solution Paypense

By Jill Menze | August 4, 2022

HRS has acquired Germany-based Paypense, which allows employees to use digital payment technology for all work-related purchases, not just travel. Read More