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Travel startups: End of the boom or beginnings of a renaissance?
By Mike Coletta - Phocuswright
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April 24, 2023
We have entered very difficult territory for fundraising in travel, and the days of easy money are over (at least for now)....
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Tablecross raises $2M to boost food tourism in Japan
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 24, 2023
Tablecross operates ByFood.com, a platform to help English-speaking visitors to Japan find food experiences such as tours and cooking classes....
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Kindred, Holiday Swap attract $15M investment rounds
By Linda Fox
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April 21, 2023
The investment in Kindred was led by New Enterprise Associates with participation from existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Caffeinated Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners and Outset Capital....
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ChatGPT in the business travel world
By Linda Fox
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April 21, 2023
The corporate travel world is considering how it might boost productivity internally as well as the customer experience externally using ChatGPT and other generative AI solutions....
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Hotel and rail are segments to watch in Spain
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April 21, 2023
This Phocuswright report provides a comprehensive view of the Spain travel market, including detailed market sizing and projections, distribution trends, analysis of major travel segments, key developments and more. ...
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Constellation Software invests in hotel-travel marketplace
By Derek Catron
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April 21, 2023
Roibos' platform offers transparent and direct connectivity between hoteliers and travel operators. The undisclosed investment will enable Roibos to accelerate its growth and expand its global presence. ...
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Expedia Group streaming platform: Book what you watch
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 20, 2023
The new interactive platform is launching with Brand USA as its partner, showcasing videos about trips across the United States targeted to travelers from Canada....
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Sustainable travel awareness grows but will action follow?
By Linda Fox
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April 20, 2023
Thrust Carbon has just extended its partnership with CWT and is now providing the travel management company with a carbon calculator for meetings and events....
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Bob W enters German market with acquisition of Charly Hospitality
By Kathryn Walson
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April 20, 2023
The Helsinki-based company said it expects to operate more than 40 properties across Europe by the end of 2023. The company currently operates 27 apartment hotel and co-living properties....
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Air Canada launches diverse NDC approach to distribution
By Linda Fox
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April 19, 2023
The airline's new distribution strategy will enable travel agents to access Air Canada inventory in a number of ways, including building their own connections, partnering with third-party technology providers, using the airline’s Connex portal or via global distribution systems....
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Spot2Nite RV platform lands $3M to fuel expansion
By Kathryn Walson
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April 19, 2023
The Louisiana-based company was founded in 2019 by a family of avid RVers to “end the time-consuming … single-source booking routine prevalent throughout the campground community.”...
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Yonder raises £62.5 million, eyes expansion beyond London
By Derek Catron
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April 19, 2023
The credit card company is geared toward young users and those who want to redeem points they earn through purchases for experiences like dinners out or event tickets. ...
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ChatGPT: A chatty dozen of travel tools and services
By Derek Catron
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April 18, 2023
Travel companies are using ChatGPT for everything from personalized itinerary recommendations to social media marketing and 24/7 customer support. ...
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Worldline tests metaverse as new channel for hotel sales
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 18, 2023
Worldline has created a virtual “shopping mall” in Decentraland, and a luxury hotel in Switzerland is the first of its travel merchants to create a storefront....
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Your.Rentals raises €2.15M to enhance vacation rental platform
By Kathryn Walson
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April 18, 2023
The startup plans to use the funds to expand its team and “accelerate the development of its all-in-one solution for small property managers, agencies and hosts.” ...
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