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Day trip like a local - Cunard boosts shore excursions via Cool Cousin deal

By Mitra Sorrells | December 24, 2019

Cunard is partnering with travel tech startup Cool Cousin to offer curated destination guides for each of its ports.... Read More

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2020 Vision: Travel's movers and shakers to keep your eyes on

By PhocusWire | December 23, 2019

As part of our December theme month (2019 And Beyond), we take a look at 20 movers and shakers in the industry who may catch your eye in 2020.... Read More

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VIDEO: TripAdvisor’s Steve Kaufer on Google, Trip.com Group partnership

By Steven Lerner | December 23, 2019

TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer addresses the competitive online travel landscape with Google and its new Trip.com Group partnership.... Read More

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Sounding Off: A year of PhocusWire's weekly editorials

By PhocusWire | December 20, 2019

Quotes from executives from every corner of the industry have inspired us every week to share our views on what they really mean and the impact on the market.... Read More

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Booking.com building connected travel with Google Nest

By Linda Fox | December 20, 2019

Booking.com and Google Nest say guests and hosts are looking for more safety and security features when staying in private accommodation with smart technology potentially filling gaps.... Read More

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Vacasa expands with acquisition of Resort Lodging Company

By Linda Fox | December 19, 2019

Vacasa plans expansion in Colorado with the acquisition of Resort Lodging Company.... Read More

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Domio captures $100M investment for international expansion

By Steven Lerner | December 19, 2019

Upscale apartment-hotel provider Domio has secured $100 million in Series B funding. ... Read More

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American Express GBT adds investors to fuel further growth

By Linda Fox | December 18, 2019

Carlyle Global Partners joins the Certares-led investment group, which holds 50% of the business.... Read More

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VIDEO: Will early stage startup funding make a comeback in 2020?

By Steven Lerner | December 18, 2019

Phocuswright analysts discuss the state of travel startups in 2020 during The Phocuswright Conference in Florida in November.... Read More

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VIDEO: OYO on plans to become global leader in vacation rentals in 2020

By Mitra Sorrells | December 18, 2019

OYO Vacation Homes CEO Tobias Wann discusses the company's rapid growth and global ambitions.... Read More

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HotelsByDay expands to hotel amenity bookings with acquisition of Dayaxe

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

Day-use hotel booking website HotelsByDay is expanding its guest offerings through its acquisition of Dayaxe, a marketplace that sells hotel amenities. ... Read More

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VIDEO: Booking Holdings' Glenn Fogel on being a different brand and concerns over capital

By Kevin May | December 17, 2019

In an interview in the PhocusWire Studio, Fogel discusses the "connected trip" strategy, the influx of bad investment capital and sustainability.... Read More

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Guided tours startup GuruWalk raises €1M to fuel pay-as-you-go model

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

GuruWalk, a Spanish startup specializing in tip-based guided tours, has secured €1 million in seed round funding. ... Read More

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TravelFlan bags $7M to enhance IT, expand to new markets

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

The Series A round brings the Hong Kong-based AI digital solution startup's total funding to more than $9.9 million.... Read More

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VIDEO: Amazon may inspire a new world for travel sales

By Kevin May | December 16, 2019

Intent's Richard Harris explains the options ahead and the problems brands, intermediaries and the platforms might face in a new ecosystem for securing travel sales... Read More

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