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GetMyBoat acquired by Yanmar, gets $21M growth boost
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GetMyBoat acquired by Yanmar, gets $21M growth boost
By Linda Fox | February 24, 2022
The investment will be used to expand the team and accelerate international expansion.... Read More
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MakeMyTrip’s TripMoney launches credit card for Indian travelers
By Jill Menze | February 24, 2022
MakeMyTrip’s fintech arm TripMoney and SBM Bank India are launching a rupee-denominated credit card... Read More
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Booking Holdings closes 2021 with improved revenue, profit
By Mitra Sorrells | February 23, 2022
Booking Holdings says revenue came in stronger than expected due to higher ADRs, which were up about... Read More
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My Method... How to counter travel lulls with interactive video
By Matt Keating - VDX.tv | February 23, 2022
Switzerland Tourism used an omnichannel video campaign to position the country as a premier tourism... Read More
Busbud expands in Latin America with fresh funding, acquisition
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Busbud expands in Latin America with fresh funding, acquisition
By Jill Menze | February 23, 2022
Montreal-based bus ticketing marketplace Busbud has raised $11 million in funding and acquired... Read More
Hosco cooks up a €3.4M round for hospitality network
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Hosco cooks up a €3.4M round for hospitality network
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2022
The hospitality recruitment platform is planning further expansion following the latest injection of... Read More
Daytrip closes €6M round for intercity car trip platform
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Daytrip closes €6M round for intercity car trip platform
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2022
The investment in the Czech Republic-based startup was led by Euroventures, with existing investors... Read More
Wego acquires Middle East business of Cleartrip, founder joins executive team
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Wego acquires Middle East business of Cleartrip, founder joins executive team
By Kevin May | February 21, 2022
Part of the agreement sees the online travel agency's co-founder and CEO Stuart Crighton move to... Read More
LIVE BLOG: Coronavirus and the travel industry - impact and recovery
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LIVE BLOG: Coronavirus and the travel industry - impact and recovery
By PhocusWire | February 21, 2022
PhocusWire%252527s live blog is charting the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry and the... Read More
Delta adds Amex-powered buy-now-pay-later feature
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Delta adds Amex-powered buy-now-pay-later feature
By Jill Menze | February 18, 2022
American Express card members can choose the option when booking flights on Delta's website.... Read More
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