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Airbnb names OMG! Fund hosts, launches noise-monitoring technology
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Airbnb names OMG! Fund hosts, launches noise-monitoring technology
By Jill Menze | October 17, 2022
Airbnb has announced the recipients of its $10,000,000 OMG! Fund as well as a partnership with Minut... Read More
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WTTC and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unite for environmental push
By Linda Fox | October 17, 2022
The pair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing both organizations to working together... Read More
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Phocuswright Conference 2022: The maturing rentals sector
By PhocusWire | October 17, 2022
Leaders from Vacasa, Evolve and Hostfully discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the... Read More
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Why airlines need to understand anonymous users
By Andy Owen Jones - BD4 | October 17, 2022
Connecting on a personal level with users you don’t know is an opportunity for business growth.... Read More
Zoomcar seeks public listing via SPAC
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Zoomcar seeks public listing via SPAC
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2022
The transaction values the combined company, which will be renamed Zooomcar Holdings, at $456 million.... Read More
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Move to digital gains momentum in tours and activities sector
By Kathryn Walson | October 14, 2022
Online travel agencies will continue to accelerate the move to digital. And with niche OTAs entering... Read More
RV travel stays the course: “There’s no going back”
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RV travel stays the course: “There’s no going back”
By Jill Menze | October 14, 2022
Interest in RV rentals - a popular choice amid the pandemic - remains high, with platforms such as... Read More
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Altido acquires Sherpa in latest in series of expansions
By Kathryn Walson | October 13, 2022
European property management company Altido’s growth has accelerated since it merged with DoveVivo in... Read More
RootRez raises $1.8M to launch lodging e-commerce software in new markets
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RootRez raises $1.8M to launch lodging e-commerce software in new markets
By Jill Menze | October 13, 2022
Founded in 2015, Utah-based RootRez provides destination tourism organizations with a fully... Read More
TripActions raises $304M for further expansion
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TripActions raises $304M for further expansion
By Linda Fox | October 12, 2022
The funds consist of $154 million in equity provided by new and existing investors combined with a... Read More
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