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Nannybag packs €2M in funding to launch new door-to-door service
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January 28, 2020
Nannybag is a collaborative luggage storage network that allows travelers to entrust their belongings to local hotels and stores. ...
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Are venture capitalists consciously focusing on sustainability in travel?
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January 28, 2020
Although sustainability is gaining momentum among investors, is it advancing in travel? ...
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Mobility startup Bounce raises $105M on the path to electric vehicle expansion
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January 28, 2020
Bike and scooter rental company Bounce is developing its own fleet of electric vehicles with the help of a new investment of $105 million....
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Despegar acquires Mexico’s Best Day Travel Group for $136M
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January 27, 2020
Argentina-based Despegar will acquire Mexico's Best Day Travel Group....
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eDreams Odigeo acquires Waylo to strengthen hotel division
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January 27, 2020
eDreams Odigeo says it is acquiring Waylo to boost its hotels and dynamic packages business....
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Daytrip gets €1M, aims to overtake Uber in countries served
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January 27, 2020
Daytrip, a platform that connects travelers with local drivers, received the investment as part of an ongoing Series A round....
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Software-driven hotel brand Life House raises $30M, led by Thayer Ventures
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January 24, 2020
The Series B round will be used to grow Life House's boutique hotels business and management services....
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WEX buys Travelport's eNett and Optal for $1.7B
By Kevin May
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January 24, 2020
The decision to offload the eNett division comes just nine months after Travelport came off the public financial markets and went back into the hands of private equity....
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Sabre goes all-in with Google Cloud for infrastructure and analytics
By Linda Fox
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January 24, 2020
The distribution and technology giant says new services and “operational agility” are part of the plan, with Google Cloud becoming its preferred cloud provider as well as a “broader strategic partner.”...
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What's shaping travel marketing in 2020? Social media, connected TV and an always-on approach
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January 24, 2020
Sojern's Future of Travel Advertising report outlines the priorities and challenges for travel marketers in 2020....
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Tripadvisor begins brand transformation with new course for Viator, executive shakeup
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 23, 2020
Tripadvisor is embarking on a dramatic realignment aimed at helping the company preserve profitability and spur new growth as it deals with competition from Google and others and with evolving preferences from travelers....
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Furthering its digital ambitions, Lonely Planet launches experiences
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January 23, 2020
Lonely Planet Experiences launches via a partnership with Intrepid Travel to offer day and multi-day sustainable tours....
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Sabre partners with Accor to develop property management and reservations platform
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January 23, 2020
Sabre is working with Accor on the development of what the distribution company is calling a “full-service property management capability.”...
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SAP Concur-owned TripIt launches carbon-tracking feature
By Jill Menze
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January 23, 2020
With Carbon Footprint, TripIt users can see and track flight emissions as well as receive carbon offsetting tips....
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Luggage storage network Stasher bags $2.5M, eyes operations in 10,000 new cities
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January 23, 2020
The London-based startup provides a marketplace for travelers to find local shops and hotels that can store their luggage on a short- to medium-term basis. ...
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