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WeTravel launches Women in Travel resource hub

By Jill Menze | May 26, 2022

WeTravel Academy’s Women in Travel vertical is designed to better support and represent individuals who identify as women in the travel industry.... Read More

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MakeMyTrip narrows losses, looks to international recovery in 2022

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2022

The OTA reported a full-year loss of $30 million for the year ending March 31, 2022, compared to $68 million for 2021.... Read More

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Chain4Travel lands £3.6M in funding for blockchain platform

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2022

The Switzerland-based company was launched by former Peakwork and Hotelplan executives.... Read More

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Airbnb is shutting its China business

By Jill Menze | May 24, 2022

Airbnb will remove its Chinese listings this summer due to "costly and complex" operations.... Read More

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Accessible travel platform Mobee raises €1.5M in funding

By Linda Fox | May 24, 2022

The company offers accessible accommodation and activities via its platform.... Read More

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IDS Next acquires Shawman Software in hospitality tech roll-up

By Linda Fox | May 24, 2022

IDS Next says the acquisition enables it to speed up the move to “full-stack enterprise cloud solutions” for hotel groups and chains.... Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2022: Checking in with short-term rentals

By PhocusWire | May 24, 2022

Executives from Europe’s short-term rental companies will discuss the evolving landscape of alternative lodging.... Read More

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Q&A: Steve Hafner on the development of Kayak for Business

By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022

Kayak's CEO talks launching Kayak for Business in the pandemic, competition and future functionality.... Read More

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Sensible 4 lands EU loan for autonomous tech push

By Linda Fox | May 23, 2022

The Finnish company has developed autonomous driving software that works under challenging weather conditions.... Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2022: Hot topics for hospitality

By PhocusWire | May 20, 2022

Executives from three of Europe's top hotel groups gather on Center Stage at Phocuswright Europe to discuss the industry's challenges, opportunities and outlook.... Read More

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WTTC calls on governments to introduce a digital travel portal

By Jill Menze | May 20, 2022

In a new report, the WTTC outlines how governments can implement a digital travel portal to check a traveler’s health status prior to traveling.... Read More

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Hotels develop VR "twins" as first step into metaverse

By Mitra Sorrells | May 20, 2022

Hotels are beginning to develop virtual representations of their physical properties, which will eventually live in the metaverse and support sales and marketing.... Read More

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Surf Air Mobility takes SPAC route to market

By Linda Fox | May 19, 2022

Surf Air mobility will also acquire Southern Airways Corporation, with the deal expected to complete at the same time as the proposed merger.... Read More