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Travel experience remains challenging for LGBTQ+ consumers
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Travel experience remains challenging for LGBTQ+ consumers
By Jill Menze | June 17, 2022
According to a new Booking.com study, travelers want more tailored recommendations from travel brands.... Read More
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WTTC offers destinations guidelines to boost resilience against future shocks
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2022
The World Travel and Tourism Council's latest report explains the link between short-term resilience and long-term sustainability. ... Read More
Insured Nomads buys travel shopping Chrome app Peanut
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Insured Nomads buys travel shopping Chrome app Peanut
By Jill Menze | June 16, 2022
Peanut is a free Google Chrome extension that provides real-time information on COVID requirements, flight delays and more.... Read More
Distribusion raises €30M to expand ground transportation platform
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Distribusion raises €30M to expand ground transportation platform
By Linda Fox | June 15, 2022
Distribusion wants to expand its B2B marketplace beyond its current presence in Europe and Latin America.... Read More
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VIDEO: Digital, data and distribution driving growth in rail
By PhocusWire | June 15, 2022
Trainline chief technology officer Milena Nikolic discusses how the rail sector can innovate to meet consumer needs.... Read More
SITA brings its technology to vertiport locations
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SITA brings its technology to vertiport locations
By Jill Menze | June 15, 2022
SITA is partnering with vertiport infrastructure owner and operator Skyports to bring its digital solutions to Skyports vertiport locations.... Read More
YouTrip launches YouBiz, plots entry into travel insurance
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YouTrip launches YouBiz, plots entry into travel insurance
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | June 15, 2022
YouTrip's YouBiz will enable SMEs to build borderless businesses.... Read More
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More travel startups get into NFT game
By Mitra Sorrells | June 14, 2022
Two new startups are launching with solutions that use NFTs, one for brands and one to help travelers track trips.... Read More
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Holisto latest to seek public listing via SPAC
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2022
The business combination values Holisto at $405 million with the deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022.... Read More
Airbnb adds new safety feature for solo travelers
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Airbnb adds new safety feature for solo travelers
By Jill Menze | June 13, 2022
Airbnb will automatically activate a special in-app experience when a solo guest books a private or shared room.... Read More
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Choice Hotels acquires Radisson Hotel Group Americas for $675M
By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2022
The acquisition gives Choice nine brands, 624 hotels and more than 68,000 rooms.  ... Read More
Sykes gains caravan rentals foothold with latest acquisition
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Sykes gains caravan rentals foothold with latest acquisition
By Linda Fox | June 13, 2022
Sykes has acquired UKcaravans4hire, which offers about 6,000 holiday homes in the U.K.... Read More
Travel SPACs are facing a reckoning
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Travel SPACs are facing a reckoning
By Jill Menze | June 13, 2022
Some of the more high-profile SPACs in travel are facing scrutiny as valuations plummet and cost-cutting measures take hold.... Read More
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JetBlue's trip booking platform adds Peek, Vacasa inventory
By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2022
JetBlue's trip booking platform Paisly now includes activities inventory from Peek and vacation rentals from Vacasa.... Read More
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My Method... How Visit Brazil increased U.S. bookings by nearly $6M
By Silvio Nascimento - Embratur | June 13, 2022
With visas no longer required for visitors from the U.S., Brazil planned a campaign to encourage Americans to visit.  ... Read More