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Blueground acquires Brazilian proptech startup Tabas
By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2022
The acquisition, the first for Blueground, enables the company to enter the Latin American market.... Read More
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Google data highlights growing interest in blended trips
By PhocusWire | November 18, 2022
Compared to pre-pandemic, consumers say they are more open to blended travel, with 74% of business travelers saying they find the idea appealing.... Read More
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SHR acquires hotel tech provider Avvio
By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2022
Founded in 2002, Avvio launched an artificial intelligence-powered booking engine in 2017, Allora, that provides personalized offers to guests from booking through check-in.... Read More
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RedAwning boosts client base through Lexicon acquisition
By Linda Fox | November 17, 2022
Lexicon's customers and partners can now join the California-based platform, which offers reservation, marketing and distribution services to property managers.... Read More
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The Phocuswright Conference 2022 Innovation: Summit and Launch winners
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2022
Four startups came out on top in Phocuswright's Launch and Summit competitions at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
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Economic uncertainty clouds analysts' travel outlook
By PhocusWire | November 17, 2022
Three Wall Street analysts share their outlook for the travel industry during the Street Talk panel at The Phocuswright Conference.... Read More
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Grab reports record revenue in Q3, narrows losses
By Linda Fox | November 16, 2022
The Singapore-based super app, which offers services including ride hailing, food delivery and digital payments, says revenue for the three months ended September 30 was a record $382 million, up 143% year-on-year.... Read More
UAE startup Silkhaus raises $7.75M for short-term rental platform
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UAE startup Silkhaus raises $7.75M for short-term rental platform
By Jill Menze | November 16, 2022
Founded in 2021, Silkhaus provides property owners with digital tools to monetize and manage their properties as short-term rentals.... Read More
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Airbnb enlists help of “Superhosts” to add more properties to platform
By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2022
The new Setup feature pairs property owners with Superhosts who provide step-by-step assistance via text, voice or video chat.... Read More
GetYourGuide to phase out Originals product
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GetYourGuide to phase out Originals product
By Douglas Quinby - Arival | November 16, 2022
The Berlin-based OTA is expected to end all of its Originals branded tours by the end of the year.... Read More
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New Tripadvisor CEO on the future of travel
By PhocusWire | November 16, 2022
Matt Goldberg recently completed his first 100 days as president and CEO of Tripadvisor, but he says “people should be writing a book about the second 100 days because that’s where the action is.”... Read More
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Deal Engine secures $5.3M to simplify travel refunds and changes
By Kathryn Walson | November 15, 2022
Deal Engine’s platform automates refund and change operations for airlines, online travel agencies and travel management companies.... Read More
Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023
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Presenting the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023
By PhocusWire | November 15, 2022
PhocusWire presents the Hot 25 Travel Startups for 2023 - our annual list of new companies in travel, tourism and hospitality that we think will make a mark next year.... Read More
How travel companies are advancing the diversity agenda
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How travel companies are advancing the diversity agenda
By Kathryn Walson | November 15, 2022
Diversity advocates share their observations on the state of DEI in the travel industry and where improvements can be made.... Read More
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Amadeus looks to payments opportunity, unveils Outpayce subsidiary
By Linda Fox | November 14, 2022
Amadeus is establishing a separate payments business called Outpayce for its B2B payments as well its merchant services.... Read More