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OTAs see marketing efficiency improvement in Q2
By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2022
Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb all increased their marketing spend in Q2 of this year... Read More
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Seera Group to launch tours and activities marketplace with Klook in Saudi Arabia
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | August 31, 2022
For Seera, a rebound in all sectors puts the group in a strong position: “This is just the beginning.”... Read More
VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
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VIDEO: Rome2rio’s new CEO on solving for the consumer
By PhocusWire | August 30, 2022
Speaking in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe, Yesh Munnangi explained the importance of... Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: Moliving’s solar-powered mobile suites enable off-the-grid travel
By Kathryn Walson | August 30, 2022
Moliving's mobile suites are engineered to harvest enough solar energy to be fully independent from... Read More
Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships
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Hopper Homes signs Evolve as the app seeks out direct partnerships
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2022
With Evolve, Hopper Homes adds about 24,000 properties to its supply.... Read More
Celitech raises $1.2M to expand eSIM service coverage areas
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Celitech raises $1.2M to expand eSIM service coverage areas
By Kathryn Walson | August 29, 2022
Founded in 2018, Celitech’s proprietary API enables travel businesses to offer co-branded eSIM service... Read More
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Zumper adds $30M in funding to launch short-term rental marketplace
By Jill Menze | August 29, 2022
With the addition of short-term rentals, Zumper claims it is the first real estate marketplace to... Read More
Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights
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Google accused of “airbrushing” carbon emissions from flights
By Linda Fox | August 26, 2022
Google has drawn criticism for changing how it calculates the environmental impact of flights.... Read More
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Xiangdao Travel fuels up with $146M
By Kathryn Walson | August 26, 2022
Xiangdao Travel is a mobility brand operating under Chinese state-owned SAIC Motor Group.... Read More
Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl
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Earnings roundup: Grab, Flight Centre, Swvl
By Linda Fox | August 25, 2022
Grab, Flight Centre and Swvl are reporting strong results amid travel industry recovery.... Read More
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