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Q&A: Doug Lansky on the efficacy of carbon offsetting schemes
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Q&A: Doug Lansky on the efficacy of carbon offsetting schemes
By Jill Menze | September 13, 2022
The destination management and tourism specialist explains why offsetting schemes sound “too good to... Read More
Hungarian OTA Szallas Group acquired by Wirtualna Polska Holding
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Hungarian OTA Szallas Group acquired by Wirtualna Polska Holding
By Jill Menze | September 13, 2022
Szallas Group operates the largest domestic travel portals in Central and Eastern Europe, enabling... Read More
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HotelOnline acquires HotelPlus to accelerate expansion across Africa
By Kathryn Walson | September 12, 2022
Prior to the deal, HotelOnline was valued at $24 million.... Read More
Multi-day packaged tours specialist Exoticca snags €20M for growth in North America, Latin America
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Multi-day packaged tours specialist Exoticca snags €20M for growth in North America, Latin America
By Jill Menze | September 12, 2022
The financing brings the Barcelona-based company’s total funding to €66 million.... Read More
Google partners with Women in Travel CIC to support disadvantaged women in travel
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Google partners with Women in Travel CIC to support disadvantaged women in travel
By Jill Menze | September 9, 2022
The program will give disadvantaged women in travel in the U.K. access to upskilling, mentoring and... Read More
In The Big Chair - Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo
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In The Big Chair - Aloke Bajpai of Ixigo
By Linda Fox | September 8, 2022
Aloke Bajpai founded India-based Ixigo in 2007 alongside co-founder Rajnish Kumar to improve the... Read More
Does climate change mean summer holidays are over for good?
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Does climate change mean summer holidays are over for good?
By Carlos Cendra - Mabrian | September 8, 2022
As warmer weather trends continue, the travel industry needs to rethink its whole approach to summer... Read More
Expedia Group launches new social impact, sustainability strategy
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Expedia Group launches new social impact, sustainability strategy
By Jill Menze | September 7, 2022
Expedia Group's Open World social impact and sustainability strategy addresses the traveler... Read More
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Tripadvisor enables businesses to display "identity" attributes
By Mitra Sorrells | September 6, 2022
Hotels and restaurants in the U.S. and Canada can display attributes such as Black-owned or... Read More
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STARTUP STAGE: RatePunk is a browser extension that finds the cheapest hotel price
By Kathryn Walson | September 6, 2022
Launched in February, RatePunk scans major booking websites’ algorithms and compares hotel... Read More
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