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Trip.com Group's overseas brands rebound as China remains closed

By Linda Fox | March 24, 2022

Executive chairman James Liang says the company will emerge stronger from the pandemic.... Read More

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Lastminute.com Group ends 2021 with 10% boost to revenue

By Kevin May | March 24, 2022

The online travel agency and metasearch brand says revenues and margins are coming close to pre-pandemic levels.... Read More

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Why it's time for travel to enter the metaverse

By Mitra Sorrells | March 24, 2022

Web3 consultant Steve Bambury says the virtual world of the metaverse is very real, and travel brands should act now to create a presence in it.... Read More

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Stasher acquires Cubby to boost travel baggage storage platform

By Linda Fox | March 24, 2022

Cubby will become part of Stasher, whose online platform enables travelers and event participants to store luggage with secure local shops and hotels.... Read More

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Skyports raises $23M for electric air taxi, drone services

By Jill Menze | March 24, 2022

London-based Skyports aims to change the way people move around their communities and reduce congestion and pollution through electric aviation.... Read More

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Where blockchain and NFTs might meet physical travel

By Linda Fox | March 23, 2022

Iomob CEO Boyd Cohen discusses use cases for NFT and blockchain in travel, the move from being centralized to decentralization and the readiness of the industry.... Read More

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Snaptrip adds to U.K. accommodation portfolio with Independent Cottages acquisition

By Jill Menze | March 23, 2022

Snaptrip Group says it is buying Independent Cottages for a “seven-figure fee.”... Read More

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Tire maker Bridgestone makes minority investment in May Mobility

By Jill Menze | March 23, 2022

Through the partnership, May Mobility will integrate Bridgestone’s tire-centric technologies into its autonomous vehicles.... Read More

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Holland America uses facial-recognition tech for passenger check-in

By Andrea Zelinski - Travel Weekly | March 23, 2022

The optional mBark program requires guests to upload a photo and pretravel information to Holland America Line's website before embarkation.... Read More

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Consumer interest in travel high, but booking frustrations linger

By Mitra Sorrells | March 22, 2022

A survey finds travel ranks as the most enjoyable activity, but it came in fourth based on how much respondents enjoy the process of researching and booking a trip.... Read More

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Dance wheels away with €20M for e-bike subscription service

By Linda Fox | March 22, 2022

The financing for the Berlin-based company will go toward further expansion.... Read More

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Bookaway acquires Plataforma 10 for ground transport foothold in Latin America

By Linda Fox | March 21, 2022

The acquisition of the Argentina-based ground transport OTA will help Bookaway expand across Latin America.... Read More

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Family trips, purposeful travel top of mind for leisure travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | March 21, 2022

An American Express Travel survey finds consumers are planning multiple trips this year, with a focus on traveling with family members and a desire to immerse in local culture. ... Read More

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Mysa unveils corporate alternative accommodation booking and management tech

By Linda Fox | March 21, 2022

The Myo platform offers a booking engine and duty of care protocols as part of its push into corporate travel.... Read More

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DRCT raises $500,000 pre-seed round, plans to scale up with additional funds

By Kevin May | March 21, 2022

The Malta-based company raised the seed round from an unnamed angel investor in the aviation sector, giving it a claimed valuation of $5 million.... Read More

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