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Voi raises $25M to scale e-scooter and e-bike fleet
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Voi raises $25M to scale e-scooter and e-bike fleet
By Morgan Hines | March 14, 2024
As the world of micro-mobility sees consolidation, Voi has raised an additional $25 million in funding.... Read More
What a U.S.TikTok ban could mean for travel industry
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What a U.S.TikTok ban could mean for travel industry
By D.J. Catron | March 14, 2024
While the legislation faces an uncertain future in the U.S. Senate and likely legal challenges if it becomes law, a ban could have far-reaching ramifications for travel companies.... Read More
Spotnana adds travel management for meetings and events
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Spotnana adds travel management for meetings and events
By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2024
Spotnana Events is a self-service solution employees can use to book and manage their travel for meetings and events.... Read More
Online travel giants set new record for marketing spend in ‘23
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Online travel giants set new record for marketing spend in ‘23
By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2024
Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group collectively spent $16.8 billion on sales and marketing in 2023 as they compete with one another and with suppliers enticing travelers to book direct.      ... Read More
Chilean-based tech provider Airnguru raises $1M
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Chilean-based tech provider Airnguru raises $1M
By D.J. Catron | March 12, 2024
The Chile-based company said the pre-Series A funding will be used to add new products and to onboard more airline clients to use its pricing solutions.... Read More
Experts: Why Tripadvisor Plus didn’t pan out
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Experts: Why Tripadvisor Plus didn’t pan out
By Jamie Biesiada – Travel Weekly | March 12, 2024
Analysts say the shutdown of the struggling service may be part of an attempt to streamline Tripadvisor after its parent company said last month that it was exploring a potential sale.... Read More
Way launches new tools to help hotels offer experiences
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Way launches new tools to help hotels offer experiences
By D.J. Catron | March 12, 2024
The technology company’s new products allow hotels to manage and sell experiences without the need for third-party technologies that take customers off the hotel's website.  ... Read More
Airbnb's Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
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Airbnb's Stephenson on expansion beyond the core and AI
By PhocusWire | March 12, 2024
Airbnb announced CFO Dave Stephenson would be taking up the newly created role of chief business officer to oversee its growth plans.... Read More
Airbnb banning indoor security cameras in all listings
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Airbnb banning indoor security cameras in all listings
By D.J. Catron | March 11, 2024
Airbnb had allowed security cameras in common areas, such as halls and living rooms, if they were disclosed on the listing page, clearly visible and were not in spaces like sleeping areas and bathrooms.... Read More
Point.me announces American Express partnership
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Point.me announces American Express partnership
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2024
American Express card members will be able to use Point.me, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Travel Startup for 2024, to search for reward flights.... Read More
Amadeus acquires B2B payments specialist Voxel
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Amadeus acquires B2B payments specialist Voxel
By Linda Fox | March 11, 2024
Amadeus said the acquisition supports its vision for a "smooth travel payment experience" and will complement its payments business, Outpayce.... Read More
From discovery page to destination: How travelers respond to what they see on social
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From discovery page to destination: How travelers respond to what they see on social
By Phocuswright Research | March 11, 2024
According to Phocuswright, encouraging dispersal is a battle of pushing awareness and reducing barriers to finding equal-value alternatives that satisfy both sustainability and travel needs.... Read More
GetYourGuide is hiring a TikTok content creator: Here’s why
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GetYourGuide is hiring a TikTok content creator: Here’s why
By Morgan Hines | March 11, 2024
Despite accelerating efforts to ban TikTok in the United States, GetYourGuide's job opening for a dedicated TikTok creator has received overwhelming interest.... Read More
U.S. travel agents: Proving to be resilient and thriving
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U.S. travel agents: Proving to be resilient and thriving
By Phocuswright Research | March 8, 2024
Travel agencies have proven resilient, and the market is thriving. Today, the focus is on adopting new technologies and greater specializations for more personalized, targeted service.... Read More
WTTC partners with Oliver Wyman to drive sustainability in travel
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WTTC partners with Oliver Wyman to drive sustainability in travel
By Linda Fox | March 7, 2024
WTTC and Oliver Wyman are helping the industry navigate the regulatory landscape when it comes to sustainability, while startups BeCause and Weeva are helping hotels with data collection and insights.... Read More