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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
DRCT raises $500,000 pre-seed round, plans to scale up with additional funds
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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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Private travel club membership NFT Tiger Being launches in Asia
By Linda Fox | March 18, 2022
Members get access to hotel, airline, private yacht and other offers via an “NFT pass.”... Read More
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Accelerator for women and non-binary tourism entrepreneurs launches
By Mitra Sorrells | March 18, 2022
The program is structured as a 12-week experience with weekly instruction provided by industry leaders and mentors assigned to each participant.... Read More
Priceline creates hotel booking engine for Royal Caribbean
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Priceline creates hotel booking engine for Royal Caribbean
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | March 18, 2022
Intended to provide travelers and travel advisors an easier way to book pre- or post-cruise lodging, the platform promises exclusive rates at hotels located near Royal Caribbean departure and arrival ports.... Read More
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Short-term rental tech platform Futurestay raises $11M
By Mitra Sorrells | March 17, 2022
Founded in 2015, Futurestay provides technology and strategies to help independent property managers grow their businesses.... Read More
P3 unlocks €750,000 investment for hotel technology
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P3 unlocks €750,000 investment for hotel technology
By Linda Fox | March 17, 2022
Ireland-based P3 has received total funding of €1.1M in the past year.... Read More
Q&A: Eurail on its digital-first rebrand
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Q&A: Eurail on its digital-first rebrand
By Jill Menze | March 17, 2022
Eurail’s Yi Ding explains the idea behind the company’s new identity and how Eurail is looking to digitally evolve.... Read More
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Vacasa revenue up 81% in ’21, expects profitability in ‘23
By Mitra Sorrells | March 16, 2022
The vacation rental management platform is raising its outlook for 2022 in its first financial report since going public in December.... Read More
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Google adds new tools to help hotels reach travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | March 16, 2022
The updates include free hotel booking links on Google Search and Maps.... Read More
GoTo looks to raise $1B for mobility services via IPO
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GoTo looks to raise $1B for mobility services via IPO
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022
The company was formed last year by the merger of Gojek and Tokopedia.... Read More
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TravelX nabs $10M for blockchain driven distribution
By Linda Fox | March 16, 2022
The startup aims to create new ways of distribution using blockchain technology.... Read More
Vacation rental property managers see revenue gains through data investment
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Vacation rental property managers see revenue gains through data investment
By Jill Menze | March 16, 2022
Short-term rental property managers who invest in data report booking revenue growth 4x higher than those who don’t, a new study finds.... Read More
Nonius acquires Criton in hotel tech roll-up
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Nonius acquires Criton in hotel tech roll-up
By Kevin May | March 15, 2022
Criton claims it is the largest provider of hotel guest apps in the U.K., working with the likes of Cheval Residences, Sunborn and Devonshire Hotels.... Read More