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Uber doubles revenue to $8.1 billion in Q2 2022
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Uber doubles revenue to $8.1 billion in Q2 2022
By Jill Menze | August 2, 2022
Gross bookings for the quarter also reached an all-time high, growing 33% to $29.1 billion.... Read More
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Google's three best practices to capture travel demand
By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2022
As travel-related searches increase, Google offers tips on how brands can use data to drive bookings.... Read More
Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka
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Thailand-based PTT Oil and Retail invests in Traveloka
By WiT | August 2, 2022
Both companies say the collaboration will provide growth opportunities in domestic and international markets.... Read More
Way2VAT to acquire DevoluIVA
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Way2VAT to acquire DevoluIVA
By Michael B. Baker - BTN | August 1, 2022
Automated value-added tax recovery provider Way2VAT has signed an agreement to acquire Barcelona-based DevoluIVA.... Read More
My Method... How Mapo Tapo drove efficiency for its tours via Easol
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My Method... How Mapo Tapo drove efficiency for its tours via Easol
By Daniele Calvo Pollino - Mapo Tapo | August 1, 2022
Experience tours provider Mapo Tapo saved time and opened up more options to travelers by switching to Easol's integrated platform.... Read More
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How new short-term rental marketplaces are wooing investors
By Jill Menze | August 1, 2022
Triangle Luxury, Here and Nectar are three short-term rental marketplaces designed to simplify the investing process and lower barriers to entry.... Read More
Amadeus reports positive quarter driven by North America recovery
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Amadeus reports positive quarter driven by North America recovery
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022
The Madrid-based company saw improvement in passengers boarded and travel agency bookings.... Read More
Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units
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Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022
Accor's reorganization, dubbed “turbo,” will create two units within the hotel group.... Read More
Tripbtoz expands to Singapore, San Francisco with Series B raise
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Tripbtoz expands to Singapore, San Francisco with Series B raise
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 29, 2022
The Seoul-based online travel agency has raised $8 million to-date.... Read More
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Mews launches venture arm to fuel growth and innovation in hospitality industry
By Kathryn Walson | July 28, 2022
Following three acquisitions in the past year, Mews has launched Mews Ventures to accelerate M&A activity.... Read More
Digital regulation gets go-ahead in Europe
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Digital regulation gets go-ahead in Europe
By Linda Fox | July 28, 2022
Travel companies see a more level playing field and innovation coming out of the European Commission's Digital Markets Act.... Read More
PriceLabs gets $30M investment for short-term rental pricing solution
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PriceLabs gets $30M investment for short-term rental pricing solution
By Jill Menze | July 28, 2022
The capital is the first financing PriceLabs, which grew nearly 3X in 2021.... Read More
Blue Star acquires majority stake in rentals software provider TravelNet Solutions
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Blue Star acquires majority stake in rentals software provider TravelNet Solutions
By Jill Menze | July 27, 2022
TravelNet Solutions hopes to achieve unicorn status in the next four years.... Read More
MakeMyTrip halves loss, sees revenue recovery in all segments
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MakeMyTrip halves loss, sees revenue recovery in all segments
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2022
MakeMyTrip's revenue from air ticket, hotels and bus ticket sales have all improved significantly in the quarter.... Read More
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New alliance forms to advance women leaders in hospitality
By Kathryn Walson | July 27, 2022
The individual organizations will continue to work independently and will amplify their programs, messaging and initiatives through the alliance.... Read More