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Turismocity raises $6M and acquires Brazilian travel platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2021

Argentina-based Turismocity says it is planning more acquisitions and investments as it aims to become one of the world's top travel companies.... Read More

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Spanish mid-term housing rental platform Ukio raises $9M

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2021

Founded in 2020, Ukio has 100 apartments in Barcelona and Madrid with plans to grow to 700 across six European capitals by the end of 2022.... Read More

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Lonely Planet axes legendary Thorn Tree travel community

By Kevin May | September 27, 2021

The site was created in 1996 as a mechanism for travelers to share recommendations and discuss destinations and services ahead of, during and after their trips.... Read More

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Pudu Robotics adds $77M for delivery robots

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2021

Pudu Robotics announced $78 million in Series C1 funding earlier this year.... Read More

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Travel app downloads surpass 2019 numbers, Hopper ranks top booking app

By Jill Menze | September 27, 2021

According to a report from SensorTower, top travel booking apps exceeded 10.6 million downloads in Q2 2021 – an 81% jump compared to 2019.... Read More

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VIDEO: A time for product to take center stage

By PhocusWire | September 24, 2021

Nobody wants to say that took advantage of a global crisis - but the reality is that the last 20 months have seen a number of companies use the time to think deeply about their strategy.... Read More

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Trip.com Group takes advantage of domestic travel return

By Kevin May | September 24, 2021

Executive chairman James Liang says the Chinese domestic travel market has been encouraging for the company and it sees great potential in international markets.... Read More

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Lufthansa enables digital health verification via mobile

By Linda Fox | September 24, 2021

The Traveler ID technology means passengers can scan their vaccination or test status via QR codes on mobile.... Read More

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Corporate travel startup backed by Concur founder launches with $41M raised

By Mitra Sorrells | September 23, 2021

Spotnana uses a cloud-based, API-friendly platform to provide unbundled travel services and automation to global corporations and travel companies.... Read More

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Lola ceases operations, touts "next phase"

By Adam Perrotta - BTN | September 23, 2021

Lola has shuttered its services, according to a notice on its website citing "new things to come" for the company.... Read More

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VIDEO: Recentering, recruiting and rebuilding travel's future

By PhocusWire | September 23, 2021

Speaking during Phocuswright’s Diversity in Leadership event, a panel of experts discusses how travel brands can rebuild in an inclusive, sustainable way.... Read More

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RateGain to acquire hotel distribution provider MyHotelShop

By Kevin May | September 23, 2021

MyHotelShop was created in Germany in 2012 and provides tools and services to hotels to help increase their direct sales.... Read More

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Flyr lands $150M funding to expand travel revenue system

By Kevin May | September 22, 2021

The U.S.-based company has won the backing from lead investor and growth equity company WestCap.... Read More

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Google launches sustainability initiatives, confirms "Things to Do" changes

By Mitra Sorrells | September 22, 2021

Google, in addition to adding "eco-certified" badges to hotels and joining the Travalyst coalition, has confirmed updates to its search and booking functions for tours and activities.... Read More