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VIDEO: BeMyGuest on the tech opportunity in tours and activities

By PhocusWire | November 30, 2021

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference, BeMyGuest CEO Blanca Menchaca explains how the pandemic has opened up operators and distributors to connectivity and partnerships.... Read More

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Skepticism emerges over IATA's shift away from NDC certification

By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | November 30, 2021

Next October, IATA will sunset the existing NDC registry, under which airlines, travel sellers and airline merchandising system providers are certified as levels 1 through 4 for the NDC capabilities.... Read More

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VIDEO: How Expedia Group wants to sharpen its focus

By PhocusWire | November 29, 2021

Appointed at the outset of the pandemic, Peter Kern appears to be a pragmatic and humble CEO - something that many companies have been in sore need of during the last two years.... Read More

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STARTUP STAGE: VacayMyWay aims to simplify short-term rental bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | November 29, 2021

VacayMyWay is a short-term rental marketplace built on technology that aims to provide a simplified, transparent and cost-effective experience hosts and travelers.... Read More

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Marriott outspends hotel rivals on social media ads

By Kevin May | November 26, 2021

Analysis of activity by five major hotel chains indicated Marriott's strategy to target social media users on sites such as Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter and LinkedIn.... Read More

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VIDEO: RedDoorz on growth, distribution and IPO plans

By PhocusWire | November 26, 2021

Despite the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Asia, Singapore-based RedDoorz is emerging from the crisis with its ambitious vision intact.... Read More

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Webjet brings Trip Ninja back from the brink with strategic acquisition

By Kevin May | November 25, 2021

Terms of the acquisition have not been disclosed for multi-city flight search tech provider but the management team headed by CEO Andres Collart will still be involved in the business.... Read More

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VIDEO: Despegar on using the pandemic to its advantage

By PhocusWire | November 25, 2021

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference, Despegar CEO Damian Scokin explains how the pandemic hasn’t dulled the OTA’s growth ambitions.... Read More

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VIDEO: Kyte on being different with airline distribution tech

By PhocusWire | November 24, 2021

It's been a strange time for the airline distribution ecosystem, as software companies have jockeyed behind the scenes for change amid a 20-month period of near-shutdown for the sector.... Read More

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Limehome attracts real estate and hotel investors

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2021

The funds enable Limehome to take advantage of the real estate development and management, as well as hotel, expertize of the participating companies.... Read More

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Booking Holdings acquires ETraveli Group for €1.6 billion

By Kevin May | November 23, 2021

Existing owner CVC Capital Partners has owned the Sweden-based ETraveli Group since 2017.... Read More

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Peek secures $80M Series C round led by ex-Airbnb exec

By Jill Menze | November 23, 2021

The round, which brings the tours and activities platform’s total funding to more than $100 million, was led by Laurence Tosi’s WestCap and Goldman Sachs.... Read More

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Tier acquires Nextbike to round out micro-mobility service

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2021

Berlin-based Tier has purchased 100% of the shares in Nextbike in an all-cash transaction.... Read More

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Certares invests in agency network Avoya Travel

By Jaime Biesiada - Travel Weekly | November 23, 2021

Certares has many travel investments, including American Express Global Business Travel, Tripadvisor, AmaWaterways, Hertz, Latin American airlines Azul and LATAM, and tour operator G Adventures.... Read More

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VIDEO: Tourism Australia on staying optimistic amid the travel shutdown

By PhocusWire | November 23, 2021

Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio during The Phocuswright Conference, Tourism Australia’s Jackie Dunfee explains how the destination has remained top of mind for travelers.... Read More

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