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Welcome Pickups adds €5.3M for product development and expansion
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Welcome Pickups adds €5.3M for product development and expansion
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2022
Existing investors Market One Capital, Flashpoint and Venture Friends also made up this latest... Read More
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Travel managers say online booking tools must support sustainability
By Kathryn Walson | December 12, 2022
The majority of buyers (75%) say they are dissatisfied with their online booking tool’s ability to... Read More
STR U.S. over Europe
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U.S. overtakes Europe for largest share of rental bookings
By Phocuswright Research | December 12, 2022
Phocuswright finds Europe’s loss in share of short-term rental bookings will be exacerbated by... Read More
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Kiwi.com prepares for growth in 2023 with new brand identity
By Kiwi.com | December 12, 2022
The company says its news brand identity better reflects its tech capabilities.... Read More
Energy costs seen as biggest challenge for European hotels
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Energy costs seen as biggest challenge for European hotels
By Linda Fox | December 9, 2022
The Booking.com European Accommodation Barometer 2022, carried out by Statista, reveals that 80% of... Read More
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Video: Flight Centre on how its acquisition strategy helps drive innovation
By PhocusWire | December 9, 2022
Flight Centre Travel Group chief experience officer John Morhous explains how the company’s... Read More
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TripActions picks up $400M in credit facilities to accelerate global growth
By Mitra Sorrells | December 8, 2022
The announcement comes two months after TripActions Series G funding that valued the company at $9.2... Read More
Evaneos lands €20M to develop its sustainable tourism marketplace
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Evaneos lands €20M to develop its sustainable tourism marketplace
By Linda Fox | December 7, 2022
Existing investors Partech, Level Equity, Quadrille Capital, XAnge, Serena Capital and Bpifrance have... Read More
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How travel brands are prioritizing mobile app engagement
By Kathryn Walson | December 7, 2022
Companies like Expedia, Booking, Tripadvisor, CWT and more are using their apps to drive loyalty and... Read More
Major trends for hoteliers to watch in 2023
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Major trends for hoteliers to watch in 2023
By Duetto | December 7, 2022
Duetto explains why hoteliers should expect more tech adoption, changes to business travel and the... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More