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Sonder raises $170M at $1.3B valuation, calls it “validation” of recent pivot

By Mitra Sorrells | June 24, 2020

Sonder has raised $170 million in a Series E round, which it expects to grow to $200 million in the near future.... Read More

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How the crisis changed fundraising for travel startups

By Linda Fox | June 24, 2020

Some travel startups have secured funding despite pandemic, but the process has been far from straightforward.... Read More

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Airbnb won't take IPO off the table for 2020 despite business collapse

By Kevin May | June 24, 2020

"We spent 12 years building Airbnb's business and lost almost all of it in the matter of four to six weeks."... Read More

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Traveler safety and hygiene emerge as the dominant themes at TravelScrum hackathon

By Linda Fox | June 24, 2020

The three themes for the marathon coding event were Health & Hygiene, Travel & Experiences and Sustainability & Relief.... Read More

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Tripadvisor adds new COVID-response filters, prompts travelers to share safety details in reviews

By Mitra Sorrells | June 24, 2020

Tripadvisor is launching a new suite of “Travel Safe” tools to help consumers find, filter for and validate health and safety information. ... Read More

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Expedia Group retires HomeAway, moves customers over to Vrbo

By Mitra Sorrells | June 23, 2020

Expedia Group is getting rid of the HomeAway brand in the United States as it works to simplify its global vacation rental portfolio.... Read More

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Lonely Planet selected as a guide provider to new Apple Maps

By Kevin May | June 23, 2020

Apple’s latest iPhone software update includes adding travel guides to the Apple Maps platform.... Read More

News / Startups

NextRetreat lands €600,000 to build team travel service

By Linda Fox | June 23, 2020

Slovakia-based NextRetreat helps teams find the right destination and accommodation for their meetings.... Read More

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Tripadvisor revenue inching up, but June forecast still just 20% of 2019

By Mitra Sorrells | June 23, 2020

Due to what it calls "extraordinary circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic," Tripadvisor has released a financial update in the midst of the second quarter.... Read More

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Travel payment standard sees early traction, aims to rebuild trust

By Linda Fox | June 22, 2020

The Open Payment Alliance removes friction from B2B payments but still allows for payment flexibility via a standard.... Read More

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Road trips become a big option for travel sellers

By Kevin May | June 22, 2020

Travel Compositor's "Routing" platform was created in two months and allows users to add and book services along a particular road trip, all with a single payment point.... Read More

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When it comes to planning trips, Black consumers feel “shut out” of the travel market

By Jill Menze | June 22, 2020

For years, Black travelers have been voicing concern about the challenges they face planning and going on trips. Is the industry ready to listen?... Read More

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North American airlines lagging in implementation of advanced health protocols

By Mitra Sorrells | June 22, 2020

An analysis by VIDEC has found North American carriers trail others in implementing COVID-19 traveler health protocols.... Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: Travel retailing's time has come

By PhocusWire | June 19, 2020

Perhaps now more than ever, travelers are going to be asking more from the companies that get them where they need to go and accommodate them once they're there.... Read More

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eDreams adds hotels to Amazon-style subscription service

By Linda Fox | June 19, 2020

The Spain-based online travel brand is now three years into its Prime membership service, with other companies also exploring the subscription model to inspire customers to travel.... Read More

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