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DeepRoute gets $300M investment to expand robotaxi strategy

By Kevin May | September 15, 2021

The U.S.-based company, which was founded just over two years ago, secured the Series B round from lead investor Alibaba Group.... Read More

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Pacaso raises $125M, expands vacation home co-ownership platform to Spain

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2021

Launched in October 2020, Pacaso's valuation is now $1.5 billion, and it manages nearly $200 million in real estate.... Read More

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Airlines saw boost in revenue from ancillaries in 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | September 14, 2021

According to a report from CarTrawler, ancillaries accounted for more than 50% of revenue for four airlines in 2020.... Read More

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SiteMinder secures $74M funding round, plots public listing

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2021

Existing shareholders AustralianSuper and equity funds managed by BlackRock, Ellerston Capital and Pendal Group have also participated.... Read More

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VIDEO: Location targeting as a travel marketing tactic

By PhocusWire | September 14, 2021

Even with the looming threat of Big Tech hanging over the technical capabilities of travel brands to target consumers in a destination, brands still have plenty of tactics at their disposal.... Read More

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Lufthansa and Travelport champion NDC with new distribution agreement

By Linda Fox | September 14, 2021

The launch of the long-term agreement will be in the first half of 2022 as both the airline and Travelport continue to develop functionality around the NDC technology standard.... Read More

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The role of data and tech in transforming a destination experience

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | September 14, 2021

The new chief technology officer for the Singapore Tourism Board shares the organization’s digital transformation and innovation roadmap. ... Read More

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The hurdles in the way of NDC critical mass

By Linda Fox | September 13, 2021

Amadeus says there will be a number of years of transition before NDC gets to critical mass.... Read More

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Travel innovation "faceoff" brands unveiled for Business Travel Show

By PhocusWire | September 13, 2021

The companies will present their services in series of head-to-head battles at the in person event, which takes place later this month.... Read More

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GetYourGuide gets help from Expedia, Amazon widens virtual tours

By Kevin May | September 13, 2021

The latest example of collaboration in the activities sector comes from a deal between Expedia and GetYourGuide for the former to distribute products for the Germany-based player.... Read More

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Key developments in the Russia online travel market

By Phocuswright Research | September 13, 2021

Whether using online or offline distribution channels, Russians are rediscovering the tourism gems that their homeland offers, despite the pandemic restrictions.... Read More

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Sixt and Intel unite for autonomous taxi vehicle launch

By Kevin May | September 10, 2021

Robotaxi services in the Bavarian city will be available via the Sixt app and on Moovit.... Read More

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Microsoft, OYO partner to develop travel products and tech

By Mitra Sorrells | September 9, 2021

Along with announcing that the companies will work together to create "next-gen travel and hospitality products and technologies," Microsoft acknowledges a recent equity investment in OYO. ... Read More

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Headout raises $12M in major expansion bid for activities platform

By Kevin May | September 9, 2021

The Series B round was led by Glade Brook Capital, with participation from existing backers Version One Ventures, Nexus Venture Partners, FJ Labs, 500 Startups, Haystack and Ludlow Ventures.... Read More