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Marriott-Rappi partnership goes live, signals new opportunities for customer acquisition

By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2023

The partnership is launching in Mexico with plans to expand to Colombia in November and early next year to the other Latin America countries where Rappi operates.... Read More

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InterLnkd checks out with £1M investment

By Linda Fox | October 24, 2023

InterLnkd provides technology that enables travel suppliers such as airlines and tour operators to earn revenue by selling fashion, beauty and other items to travelers.... Read More

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Flash Pack adventure travel raises $6.2M to boost U.S. expansion

By Derek Catron | October 23, 2023

Flash Pack hopes to triple its employee count in the U.S., the company’s fastest-growing market, accounting for 60% of its total trip sales. ... Read More

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Wisk completes eVTOL test flights in Los Angeles

By Linda Fox | October 23, 2023

The advanced air mobility company launched test flights at Long Beach Airport to gain experience of running the flights alongside commercial airport operations.... Read More

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Your.Rentals tops up funding to fuel growth and tech development

By Linda Fox | October 23, 2023

The Denmark-based company had announced €2.15 million in funding earlier this year and has now added investment from Trind Ventures to the round.... Read More

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General Atlantic acquires stake in travel distribution platform TBO

By Linda Fox | October 23, 2023

TBO's platform simplifies travel for suppliers across the hotel, airline, car rental and other segments by connecting them with buyers via its platform.... Read More

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Where are they now? Checking in with our Hot 25 Startups for 2021

By Morgan Hines | October 23, 2023

Troop, Anyplace, Buser, Pace, Tripkicks, Kyte and Zamna check in with PhocusWire three years after being named part of our Hot 25 for 2021.... Read More

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Expedia Group announces Air Miles, Afterpay partnerships

By Morgan Hines | October 20, 2023

Expedia Group continues B2B growth measures with two new partnerships.... Read More

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Industry leaders on the outlook for tours, activities and attractions

By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2023

Viator CCO Sarah Dines, Rezdy CEO Chris Atkin and investor Michael Zeisser were among the panelists discussing the tours and activities sector at Arival 360 Orlando.... Read More

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TripStack onboards NokAir for virtual interlining technology

By Linda Fox | October 19, 2023

The technology, called Self Connect for Airlines, enables carriers to retain customers who come to an airline website seeking a destination that the airline does not serve.... Read More

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AI Insights: Generative AI to improve the RV rental search experience

By PhocusWire | October 19, 2023

RVshare's Melissa Turner Fortenberry answers our questions about how the company is working with generative AI technology.... Read More

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Q&A: Mondee’s vice chairman talks AI strategy, acquisitions, going public

By Morgan Hines | October 19, 2023

Mondee is combining AI with human support to help anyone sell travel - and the newly-public company has big plans for growth. ... Read More

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Katanox adds short-term rental supply for business travel with TrustedStays partnership

By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2023

The deal with TrustedStays, and a similar one recently with YAYS Group, are part of Katanox's effort to serve the growing demand for short-term rentals from business travelers.... Read More