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Kasa Living raises $70M to expand property portfolio
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Kasa Living raises $70M to expand property portfolio
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2023
The company operates multifamily apartments, single-family homes and boutique hotels in cities including Seattle, Chicago and Denver.... Read More
New venture from Airbnb’s Gebbia raises $41M Series A
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New venture from Airbnb’s Gebbia raises $41M Series A
By Mitra Sorrells | October 31, 2023
Samara builds small, pre-fabricated houses known as “accessory dwelling units” that property owners can use to create additional living space or as a rental property.  ... Read More
MakeMyTrip makes gains across air ticketing, hotels as travel demand remains high
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MakeMyTrip makes gains across air ticketing, hotels as travel demand remains high
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2023
The Gurugram, India-based business attributed its revenue gains for the quarter to elevated travel demand.... Read More
Aviation executives talk balancing data advances with technical debt
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Aviation executives talk balancing data advances with technical debt
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2023
Airlines rely on data throughout the organization, but challenges around technical silos and legacy systems persist and carriers are cautious of the hype of AI.... Read More
Launch innovators at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
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Launch innovators at The Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2023
Eleven companies will take the stage for the Launch event at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups for 2022
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Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups for 2022
By Morgan Hines | October 30, 2023
Thrust Carbon, Wheel the World, Road.travel, Vacayou, Onfly and Data Duopoly share challenges, priorities and advice for other founders. ... Read More
SEO Travel sets up accelerator for SME businesses
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SEO Travel sets up accelerator for SME businesses
By Linda Fox | October 27, 2023
The eight-week Travel Growth Accelerator program is looking to recruit 10 small- to medium-sized businesses.... Read More
YouTrip plots Southeast Asia expansion following $50M investment
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YouTrip plots Southeast Asia expansion following $50M investment
By Linda Fox | October 26, 2023
The funds would go towards accelerating geographical expansion as well as product development.... Read More
Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism
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Video: Karin Aaron on developing the Green Book Experience for cultural tourism
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2023
Aaron is preparing to launch a digital directory and booking platform for historic, heritage and cultural sites around the United States.... Read More
IATA sees appetite for digital IDs in new passenger survey
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IATA sees appetite for digital IDs in new passenger survey
By Derek Catron | October 26, 2023
IATA’s annual survey shows passengers want more speed and convenience at airports, prompting the trade association for world airlines to push for a program that uses digital IDs and biometric data.  ... Read More
Rail Europe, KKday join forces to promote sustainable rail travel
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Rail Europe, KKday join forces to promote sustainable rail travel
By Derek Catron | October 26, 2023
 Taiwan-basedKKday said it has seen a 60% increase in sales of European travel products this year over the same period in 2019.... Read More
Sabre and CellPoint Digital team up for "milestone" partnership
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Sabre and CellPoint Digital team up for "milestone" partnership
By Morgan Hines | October 25, 2023
Sabre customers will have access to Cellpoint Digital’s payment services as part of their new partnership.... Read More
How Amadeus wants airlines to transition to modern distribution
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How Amadeus wants airlines to transition to modern distribution
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2023
Amadeus says Nevio is its formal commitment to helping the airline industry move to modern distribution.... Read More
Tripadvisor launches new AI travel planning features
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Tripadvisor launches new AI travel planning features
By Morgan Hines | October 24, 2023
Tripadvisor is rolling out AI-generated hotel reviews for some oft-reviewed locations.... Read More
Google bringing price comparison to vacation rental searches
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Google bringing price comparison to vacation rental searches
By Derek Catron | October 24, 2023
  Users who search Google and click through to a specific property will now be able to compare costs from multiple travel sites on which the property is listed. Just don’t expect to find Airbnb or Vrbo among the listings.... Read More