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Seera Group to launch tours and activities marketplace with Klook in Saudi Arabia

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | August 31, 2022

For Seera, a rebound in all sectors puts the group in a strong position: “This is just the beginning.”... Read More

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VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer

By PhocusWire | August 30, 2022

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe, Yesh Munnangi explained the importance of approaching problems from the traveler perspective.... Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Moliving’s solar-powered mobile suites enable off-the-grid travel

By Kathryn Walson | August 30, 2022

Moliving's mobile suites are engineered to harvest enough solar energy to be fully independent from the power grid.... Read More

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Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships

By Linda Fox | August 29, 2022

With Evolve, Hopper Homes adds about 24,000 properties to its supply.... Read More

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Celitech raises $1.2M to expand eSIM service coverage areas

By Kathryn Walson | August 29, 2022

Founded in 2018, Celitech’s proprietary API enables travel businesses to offer co-branded eSIM service that can be bundled with other products.... Read More

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The road ahead for ground transportation

By PhocusWire | August 29, 2022

At Phocuswright Europe, executives from ground transportation companies Trainline, Blacklane and Door2Door discussed current challenges and future priorities.... Read More

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Zumper adds $30M in funding to launch short-term rental marketplace

By Jill Menze | August 29, 2022

With the addition of short-term rentals, Zumper claims it is the first real estate marketplace to offer annual, monthly and nightly options.... Read More

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Flyway lands $10M to “Airbnb-ify” the second home co-ownership model

By Jill Menze | August 29, 2022

Flyway will use the funds to acquire its first properties in London.... Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: Chain4Travel prepares to launch blockchain run by travel industry

By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022

Founded by Peakwork CEO Ralf Usbeck, Chain4Travel is the facilitator of the Camino consortium blockchain and has more than 50 supporters from the travel industry.... Read More

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Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights

By Linda Fox | August 26, 2022

Google has drawn criticism for changing how it calculates the environmental impact of flights.... Read More

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Xiangdao Travel fuels up with $146M

By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022

Xiangdao Travel is a mobility brand operating under Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor Group.... Read More

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7 startups advance to Grand Finals in Phocuswright/WiT pitch event

By PhocusWire | August 25, 2022

The winner of the Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch event will have the opportunity to present during The Phocuswright Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, in November.... Read More

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Landing raises $125M to expand flexible-living network

By Kathryn Walson | August 25, 2022

Founded in 2019, Landing is a membership-based network with more than 20,000 listings.... Read More

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Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl

By Linda Fox | August 25, 2022

Grab, Flight Centre and Swvl are reporting strong results amid travel industry recovery.... Read More

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PriceLabs acquires Rental Scale-Up in push to deliver vacation rental insights

By Jill Menze | August 25, 2022

With Rental Scale-Up, PriceLabs says it will be able to deliver vacation rental business practices and market data insights to the short-term rental industry.... Read More

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