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HomeToGo finishes 2021 with record booking revenue

By Mitra Sorrells | January 12, 2022

HomeToGo CEO Patrick Andrae says he’s confident about the future as the newly listed company starts the year with a booking revenue backlog of €19 million. ... Read More

News / Online

Car-sharing platform Turo files for IPO

By Jill Menze | January 11, 2022

Turo revenue jumped 207% to $330.5 million for the nine months ending September 30, 2021. ... Read More

News / Online

Bolt raises a €628M round, wants a role in congestion-free and sustainable cities

By Linda Fox | January 11, 2022

This latest and largest round for Estonia-based Bolt comes on top of a €600 million investment announced in August 2021.... Read More

News / Technology

Disney looks to the metaverse for more immersive experiences

By Linda Fox | January 11, 2022

The Disney technology includes a projection device, and tracking system, enabling virtual effects to be displayed in a real-world venue.... Read More

News / Technology

Fly Now Pay Later takes off with $75M investment round

By Kevin May | January 11, 2022

The latest injection of capital brings the total invested in the U.K.-based staggered travel payment service to just over $150 million over seven rounds.... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: How DeFi tokens can reinvent travel loyalty

By PhocusWire | January 11, 2022

Coras CEO Mark McLaughlin explains how blockchain-based tokens can solve problems inherent in existing loyalty programs.... Read More

News / Technology

VIDEO: How SSI eliminates friction, adds control for travelers

By PhocusWire | January 11, 2022

At The Phocuswright Conference, a panel of technology professionals discuss the benefits of self-sovereign digital identity for the travel industry - both for suppliers and consumers.... Read More

News / Startups

Tourism startup LynKey launches NFT solutions for travel experiences

By Jill Menze | January 11, 2022

LynKey aims to connect people with property tech and smart tourism experiences from resorts and cruises with NFTs and metaverse AR and VR solutions.... Read More

News / Online

Online travel giants' marketing spend continues to head north

By Linda Fox | January 10, 2022

Airbnb continued to benefit from its Q2 marketing campaign while Expedia and Booking increased marketing spend in Q3.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Trivago on the industry's game of chess in multiple areas

By PhocusWire | January 10, 2022

Axel Hefer knows that to navigate the coronavirus, continue to grow his company Trivago and stay on top of new technology is like playing the famous strategic game every day on many fronts.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: How destinations can consider new roles and strategies

By PhocusWire | January 10, 2022

Arguably the biggest challenge for a destination trying to market itself amid a global pandemic is how to do so when people can’t travel.... Read More

Interview / Startups

Sounding Off: Startups going for a big buck don't always get a big win

By PhocusWire | January 7, 2022

Hopefully the days of creating fancy office environments are over, as well as other items that could be fairly described as luxuries for a new business.... Read More