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News / Online
Vietnamese tech conglomerate, OTA operator raises $250M
By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2021
VNLife operates VNTravel, a Vietnam-based online travel agency with more than five million customers. Read More
TravelLocal raises £2.5M to expand tailor-made tours, merges with Trip.me
News / Online
TravelLocal raises £2.5M to expand tailor-made tours, merges with Trip.me
By Kevin May | August 2, 2021
The deal is being touted as a means to capitalize on the anticipated boom in demand with a "once in a generation" opportunity to bring two growing brands together. Read More
VIDEO: Navigating the travel payments ecosystem in Asia
News / Technology
VIDEO: Navigating the travel payments ecosystem in Asia
By PhocusWire | August 2, 2021
Multi-currency payments; fraud; how many payment methods should you offer – key headaches that need addressing. Read More
How airports must adapt to ensure a seamless intermodal journey
Opinion / Distribution
How airports must adapt to ensure a seamless intermodal journey
By David Gunnarsson - Dohop | August 2, 2021
Seamless intermodal connectivity in Europe, as well as the rest of the world, comes with many challenges, barriers and problems to overcome. Read More
Amadeus scores some financial improvements as traveler restrictions ease
News / Distribution
Amadeus scores some financial improvements as traveler restrictions ease
By Linda Fox | July 30, 2021
The distribution company reported improvements in revenue and EBITDA compared to Q1, while air bookings are recovering in all regions. Read More
Vacasa plots public listing through SPAC merger
News / Online
Vacasa plots public listing through SPAC merger
By Kevin May | July 30, 2021
Trading under the ticker VCSA, publicly listed Vacasa is forecast to have a valuation of $4.5 billion as a result of the IPO and will generate $485 million in cash proceeds. Read More
Exoticca lands $30M investment to develop packages platform
News / Startups
Exoticca lands $30M investment to develop packages platform
By Linda Fox | July 30, 2021
Multi-day packages operator Exoticca has now raised a total of $53 million. Read More
Ixigo raises $53M led by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund
News / Distribution
Ixigo raises $53M led by Singapore's sovereign wealth fund
By Mitra Sorrells | July 29, 2021
The round also has participation from Bay Capital Holdings, IE Venture Fund, India Acorn Fund, Malabar India Fund and others.  Read More
PhocusWire Pulse: Progress In Travel Payments
News / Technology
PhocusWire Pulse: Progress In Travel Payments
By PhocusWire | July 29, 2021
We look at issues and trends ranging from delayed payment programs, fintech divisions in major travel brands, credit cards, customer trust and much more. Read More
WiT Startup Pitch to offer $250,000 of AWS credits and support
News / Startups
WiT Startup Pitch to offer $250,000 of AWS credits and support
By WiT | July 29, 2021
WiT’s annual Startup Pitch is back, bolstered by the continuing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud, for the fourth year running. Read More
MisterFly looks to recovery with €10M investment round
News / Online
MisterFly looks to recovery with €10M investment round
By Linda Fox | July 28, 2021
Investment will go towards strengthening the company's financial position, technology development and potential acquisitions. Read More
Google told more transparency needed in flight and hotel prices by regulator
News / Online
Google told more transparency needed in flight and hotel prices by regulator
By Linda Fox | July 28, 2021
Google has been given two months to make changes to its flight and hotel pricing results. Read More
Refunds, enhanced cleaning drive booking decisions - not price
News / Online
Refunds, enhanced cleaning drive booking decisions - not price
By Jill Menze | July 28, 2021
According to a new report from Expedia Group, price is not the primary driver behind traveler booking decisions. Read More
MakeMyTrip weathers Delta variant storm as revenues climb
News / Online
MakeMyTrip weathers Delta variant storm as revenues climb
By Kevin May | July 28, 2021
MakeMyTrip saw revenues jump to $33 million in the second quarter of 2021, despite the Delta variant of COVID-19 hitting travel plans in the company's domestic market. Read More
How to reach the next generation of travelers reigniting the industry
From Our Partners / Online
How to reach the next generation of travelers reigniting the industry
By Google | July 28, 2021
As travel bounces back, industry leaders are keenly focused on next-gen travelers, who have emerged as a critical audience for post-pandemic excursions. Read More
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