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Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Basubu is a marketplace for wellness travel
By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2022
Basubu launched in September 2021 after its founders say they noticed increased demand for travel built around wellness experiences, such as yoga, meditation, painting, cooking, hiking and more.  Read More
A tactical approach to a cookieless travel campaign
Opinion / Online
A tactical approach to a cookieless travel campaign
By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | June 7, 2022
By collecting the right first-party data and using it alongside the right tools and tactics, hotel marketers can deliver relevant, third-party cookie-free ads that boost direct bookings. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Sustainability in the spotlight
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2022
Leaders from the Travalyst Coalition, Booking.com, Google and Byway Travel come together to discuss the travel industry's path to sustainability during Phocuswright Europe. Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: How intermediaries are mastering the middle
By PhocusWire | June 3, 2022
A panel at Phocuswright Europe will discuss the opportunities and challenges for intermediaries in Europe. Read More
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News / Online
Tripscout raises $14M, launches hotel booking through Instagram
By Mitra Sorrells | June 2, 2022
Tripscout is creating a private hotel booking platform that offers rates the company says are typically 25% to 75% below public hotel booking sites. Read More
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News / Online
Snapchat unveils dynamic ads service for travel advertisers
By Linda Fox | June 1, 2022
The social media platform says it will serve the most relevant ads to Snapchatters interested in travel. Read More
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News / Startups
Borrow A Boat beats target, raises £1M in 24 hours
By Linda Fox | May 31, 2022
The U.K-based company has raised funding through crowd campaigns in the past landing more than £1 million late last year.   Read More
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News / Online
Agoda's Omri Morgenshtern talks localization, startup culture and leadership skills
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | May 31, 2022
Omri Morgenshtern talks to WebinTravel's Yeoh Siew Hoon about stepping into the CEO shoes and current trends in Asia. Read More
Qantas acquires 51% of travel packages business TripADeal
News / Online
Qantas acquires 51% of travel packages business TripADeal
By Linda Fox | May 26, 2022
The Australian carrier wants to boost its leisure offering to loyalty program members through the acquisition. Read More
MakeMyTrip narrows losses, looks to international recovery in 2022
News / Online
MakeMyTrip narrows losses, looks to international recovery in 2022
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2022
The OTA reported a full-year loss of $30 million for the year ending March 31, 2022, compared to $68 million for 2021. Read More
Chain4Travel lands £3.6M in funding for blockchain platform
News / Startups
Chain4Travel lands £3.6M in funding for blockchain platform
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2022
The Switzerland-based company was launched by former Peakwork and Hotelplan executives. Read More
Airbnb is shutting its China business
News / Online
Airbnb is shutting its China business
By Jill Menze | May 24, 2022
Airbnb will remove its Chinese listings this summer due to "costly and complex" operations. Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Checking in with short-term rentals
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Checking in with short-term rentals
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2022
Executives from Europe’s short-term rental companies will discuss the evolving landscape of alternative lodging. Read More
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From Our Partners / Distribution
Q&A: The growth potential of Central and Eastern Europe’s tourism sector
By Szallas Group | May 23, 2022
Szallas Group, a leading domestic online travel agency in Central and Eastern Europe, recently published its comprehensive report about the region's tourism. Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Hot topics for hospitality
News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Hot topics for hospitality
By PhocusWire | May 20, 2022
Executives from three of Europe's top hotel groups gather on Center Stage at Phocuswright Europe to discuss the industry's challenges, opportunities and outlook. Read More
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