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BusUp accelerates away with $6M in funding
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February 11, 2021
BusUp is looking to expand in the U.S. and sees growing demand for commuter mobility services from corporates....
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Lufthansa Innovation Hub spins off mobility startup RYDES, Porsche acquires stake
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February 11, 2021
Lufthansa Group and Porsche are now minority stakeholders in the startup, with Porsche’s Forward31 venture arm acquiring a stake....
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G Adventures gets financial backing from Certares
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February 11, 2021
It is only the second time in the brand's history that it has disclosed external funding, although both occasions were via private equity agreements....
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Uber reports uptick in revenue as delivery remains bright spot
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February 10, 2021
Uber boosted its revenue by 13% to $3.2 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020....
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Casai talks technology investment and data-driven decisions
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February 10, 2021
For a company that set its strategy on offering smart rentals - its name translates as smart home - it concedes a need to ensure the business is getting the basics right....
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Lastminute.com Group ends 2020 with 62% collapse in revenue
By Kevin May
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February 10, 2021
The online travel agency business brought in €128.9 million in core revenues over the 12-month, pandemic-hit period....
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Why it’s a “buyer’s market” for corporate hotel rates
By Mitra Sorrells
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February 10, 2021
According to Tripbam, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused shifts related to rates, star rates, locations and booking trends....
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Lyft revenue grows 14% in Q4 to $570M
By Mitra Sorrells
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February 9, 2021
Lyft says it expects to be profitable no later than the fourth quarter of this year....
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Trivago sees revenue slump 70% in 2020, bets on local travel to fuel recovery
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February 9, 2021
Although revenue for Trivago dropped 70% for the full year and nearly 80% for the fourth quarter of 2020, the company believes it's at a turning point in the pandemic....
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CLEAR raises $100M to expand beyond aviation
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February 9, 2021
Investors in the round include Danny Meyer’s Enlightened Hospitality Investments, NFL investment arm 32 Equity and the Partnership Fund for New York City....
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TUI continues cost-saving program, looks to summer recovery
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February 9, 2021
The tour operation giant confirmed its third financial package of €1.8 billion, which will help the business bridge liquidity to the summer months....
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Fastpayhotels acquires accommodation business assets of North America Destinations
By Kevin May
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February 9, 2021
Some 300 clients of North America Destinations in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Colombia will also get last-minute availability and access to thousands of vacation rental properties....
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Certares leads $42M Series C for cabin-rental platform Getaway
By Mitra Sorrells
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February 8, 2021
Getaway says it had 150% year-over-year growth in 2020 and plans to rapidly expand....
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Go2Joy raises $2.3M in Series A+ round
By Linda Fox
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February 8, 2021
Vietnam-based hotel booking specialist Go2Joy plans to use its Series A+ funding for sales and marketing....
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Jet-lag app Timeshifter raises $2M as it launches new product for shift workers
By Mitra Sorrells
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February 5, 2021
The company has partnerships with travel brands including Tripadvisor, Travelperk, SAP Concur, CWT and United Airlines....
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