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Chalo acquires Shuttl to boost bus travel service
By Linda Fox
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October 28, 2021
The combined companies will run more than 25 million bus rides a month....
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MakeMyTrip continues solid revenue rebound
By Kevin May
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October 28, 2021
The company says its financial performance leads and is instrumental in the country's travel industry recovery strategy, coinciding with a signifcant decline in COVID-19 infections and the roll-out of a vaccine program....
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VIDEO: State of travel startups 2021
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October 28, 2021
Ahead of the release of the full 2021 report, Mike Coletta, Phocuswright's manager for research and innovation, outlined some early findings at this week's PhocusWire Pulse event....
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Hilton’s business travel bookings led by small and medium companies
By Mitra Sorrells
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October 27, 2021
Hilton is reporting profit of $240 million in the third quarter of 2021, driven by high demand and near or above 2019-level rates for both leisure travel and bookings from small and medium enterprises....
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Tripadvisor's rejected or removed reviews are increasing in number
October 27, 2021
The company says the two million reviews in question represent about 9% of all submissions, with almost one million of those judged to be fraudulent....
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Where does Gen Z like to travel and stay?
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October 27, 2021
Understanding Gen Z’s unique spend patterns, planning preferences, travel interests and trip types allows companies to adapt their approach to this audience accordingly....
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VIDEO: The Big Picture for travel startups
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October 27, 2021
travel startups have faced a tough time as they juggle costs, strategy and hopes for the future, against a continued backdrop of uncertainty in a pandemic world....
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Online cruise bookings leave many travel advisors behind
By Johanna Jainchill - Travel Weekly
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October 27, 2021
In a video message to travel advisors, Royal Caribbean Group CEO Richard Fain says the surge in bookings is mostly coming from the internet and not from travel agencies....
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Airline execs push back on tech naivete claims
By Linda Fox
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October 26, 2021
Airline industry figures believe carriers are moving to modern technology such as cloud as they look to match the experience of online retailers....
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The Phocuswright Conference 2021 - five questions for activity executives
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October 26, 2021
This year's panel focusing on tours, activities and experiences features Blanca Menchaca (BeMyGuest), Christian Watts (Magpie) and Luuc Elzinga (Tiqets)....
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Selfbook raises $25M in quest to reinvent hotel payments
By Mitra Sorrells
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October 26, 2021
Selfbook says its software enables hotels to accept one-click payments on their websites while eliminating fraud and reducing chargebacks....
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PhocusWire Pulse: Startups In The Spotlight
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October 25, 2021
For our eighth event this year, we focus on the trends and issues, challenges and opportunities for startups in travel....
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Tier rides away with $200M in funding
By Linda Fox
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October 25, 2021
Tier plans to use its latest funding for acquisitions and strategic investments....
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Intrepid Travel unveils brand, product refresh
By Rebecca Tobin - Travel Weekly
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October 25, 2021
The company has retooled its tour lineup, committing to a new product statement of sustainable, experience-rich travel and "the joyful travel experience."...
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Payments app Klarna enters travel with Inspirock acquisition
By Jill Menze
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October 25, 2021
Using Inspirock's technology, Klarna will enable its customers to buy now and pay later for travel....
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