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Airbnb gaining share in hotel distribution analysis

By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2022

According to SiteMinder, Airbnb increased the share of bookings it drives for hotels, while new distribution channels entered the mix in 2021.... Read More

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Airbnb wins case over responsibility for listings in Spain

By Linda Fox | January 24, 2022

The case dates back to 2015 and a dispute with the Catalan authorities over listings from Airbnb and other platforms.... Read More

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2021 was best year ever for short-term rentals

By Jill Menze | January 24, 2022

According to AirDNA research, 2022 is on track to outpace 2021 bookings by 88%.... Read More

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North Asia waits patiently for travel rebound

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | January 24, 2022

Web in Travel founder and editor Yeoh Siew Hoon provides a roundup of the news from WiT Japan & North Asia 2022.... Read More

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Outdoor experience tech company The Wanderlust Group raises $30M

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2022

Founded in 2014, TWG is the parent brand to Dockwa, which connects boaters and marinas, and Marinas.com.... Read More

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TUI and Greece launch sustainable tourism initiative

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2022

Known as the Rhodes Co-Lab, the effort will include the development and testing of solutions on the island that could then be shared more broadly, as well as the creation of a think tank.... Read More

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VIDEO: Unraveling the complex world of airline distribution

By PhocusWire | January 21, 2022

Sabre’s Traci Mercer explains that while attitudes around NDC have changed, there are still gaps in alignment.... Read More

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Airbnb adds guest insurance, partial credit for some COVID-related cancellations

By Mitra Sorrells | January 20, 2022

Airbnb is dedicating $20 million in coupons for guests that have cancelled due to COVID-related government mandates. ... Read More

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Travelers willing to pay more, use loyalty points for trips in 2022

By Jill Menze | January 20, 2022

An Expedia Group report reveals Gen Z travelers have the most loyalty points stockpiled for trips.... Read More

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The consumer trends seeping into the travel industry

By Linda Fox | January 20, 2022

According to a Euromonitor report, consumer attitudes have shifted in areas like climate and flexibility, impacting how and where they book travel.... Read More

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Brazilian rental startup Tabas raises $14M led by Blueground

By Mitra Sorrells | January 20, 2022

Founded in 2020, Tabas has 360 furnished, tech-enabled apartments in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro that are available for stays of at least one month. ... Read More

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On the Beach bets on long haul to drive recovery

By Linda Fox | January 19, 2022

In full-year 2021 results, On the Beach Group reported revenue of £21.2 million compared with £33.7 million in 2020 and £104 million in £2019.... Read More

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Wayve drives off with $200M to scale autonomous mobility tech

By Linda Fox | January 19, 2022

London-based Wayve has raised $258 million in total.... Read More

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TUI adds machine learning to optimize its shared-transfer platform

By Mitra Sorrells | January 19, 2022

The new platform, created in collaboration with Mobi Systems, automatically updates routes as needed based and communicates with travelers through the TUI app.... Read More