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Swvl acquires Shotl, expands shared transport service

By Linda Fox | August 20, 2021

Shared mobility and mass transit provider Swvl has grown its presence to 16 countries through the acquisition of Spain-based Shotl.... Read More

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TAKE A SURVEY: Let your voice be heard on gender equity

By PhocusWire | August 20, 2021

Help Phocuswright assess how the travel industry stacks up when it comes to gender equity and promoting women’s leadership.... Read More

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Following setback in Q2, Yatra sees growth in July, August

By Mitra Sorrells | August 19, 2021

Yatra's adjusted revenue dropped nearly 50% and its total gross bookings dropped more than 71% in the second quarter compared to Q1 2021.... Read More

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Despegar revenues up against 2020, still around half of 2019

By Kevin May | August 19, 2021

Latin America-focused Despegar captured $61 million in revenue in the second quarter of 2021, indicating a gradual uptick in activity in the region.... Read More

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How COVID-19 has changed travel's chief technology officers

By Linda Fox | August 19, 2021

Travel CTOs have had to acquire new skills, upend their priority list and think carefully about how to combine new tech with legacy systems and practices, for maximum efficiency.... Read More

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Former Orbitz, Vacasa execs invest in group travel planning platform TrovaTrip

By Jill Menze | August 19, 2021

Portland-based TrovaTrip, which enables influencers and experts to host group trips, has raised $5 million in funding.... Read More

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Camping startup HolidayFox closes £1.17M pre-seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | August 18, 2021

HolidayFox enables travelers to search and book campsites in the United Kingdom and Europe.... Read More

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Behind Ixigo's road to profitability and IPO

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebInTravel | August 18, 2021

India-based Ixigo has not only survived the last 12 months but is now intent on coming out shining on the other side.... Read More

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RateGain plans IPO, more acquisitions in the cards

By Linda Fox | August 18, 2021

RateGain hopes to raise $54 million from a fresh issue of shares while the company's founders and investors will also sell stakes.... Read More

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Rental cleaning services startup TurnoverBnB raises $4.5M

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2021

TurnoverBnB provides a marketplace that gives rental operators access to cleaners around the world and the ability to manage scheduling and payments.... Read More

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Hopper raises another $175M, will add 500 employees

By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2021

Five months after a $170 million fundraise, Hopper is doing it again – this time $175 million in Series G financing, bringing its total raised to date to $585 million. ... Read More

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From burnout to money problems - why startups fail

By Kevin May | August 17, 2021

The sad reality is that travel startups, even without a global pandemic to contend with, experience vast challenges to get them competing alongside existing and profitable companies.... Read More

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Zipp Mobility raises €1.3M for e-scooter expansion

By Linda Fox | August 17, 2021

Ireland-based Zipp Mobility holds licenses to operate e-scooters in several U.K. locations.... Read More

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VTrips plans $250M acquisition spree following investment

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2021

The company says it will leverage funds received via a significant minority equity investment from Hudson Hill Capital to speed up its acquisition strategy.... Read More

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Hyatt acquires Apple Leisure Group for $2.7B

By Kevin May | August 16, 2021

Included in the deal are all of ALG's subsidiaries, including the Trisept Solutions travel technology wing that provides tools for leisure travel operators.... Read More

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