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Headed for a comeback - a promising outlook for the cruise industry
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Headed for a comeback - a promising outlook for the cruise industry
By Google | December 17, 2021
There's never been a better time for cruise operators to refine or even disrupt their marketing... Read More
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India-based ride-hailing firm Ola secures $500M loan
By Mitra Sorrells | December 16, 2021
Founded in 2010, Ola’s platform serves users in more than 250 cities across India, Australia, New... Read More
Tier enters Italy with acquisition of Vento Mobility
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Tier enters Italy with acquisition of Vento Mobility
By Linda Fox | December 16, 2021
Terms of Tier's acquisition of Vento in Italy have not been disclosed but the acquisition marks its... Read More
VIDEO: Financial analysts unravel the truth from the hype in travel
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VIDEO: Financial analysts unravel the truth from the hype in travel
By PhocusWire | December 16, 2021
For all the talk of a pandemic recovery and the introduction of new tools and technology, what do the... Read More
German driverless mobility startup Vay rides off with $95M
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German driverless mobility startup Vay rides off with $95M
By Jill Menze | December 16, 2021
Vay plans to launch its first car-rental service in Hamburg next year.... Read More
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Trip.com Group revenue drops in Q3 but international flight bookings up
By Mitra Sorrells | December 15, 2021
Trip.com Group's revenue in Q3 2021 was $831 million, down 9% compared to the second quarter of this... Read More
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CTM acquires Helloworld’s corporate travel business
By Mitra Sorrells | December 15, 2021
Helloworld Corporate operates via the brands QBT, AOT Hotels, TravelEdge and Show Grou in Australia... Read More
AvantStay rides alternative accommodation wave with $160M capital raise
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AvantStay rides alternative accommodation wave with $160M capital raise
By Kevin May | December 15, 2021
The alternative accommodation platform has over 1,000 properties in more than 100 cities in the U.S.... Read More
European regulators poised for rental rules shake-up
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European regulators poised for rental rules shake-up
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021
The aim of the Commission's initiative is the development of “responsible, fair and trusted growth in... Read More
Travel organizations falling behind on diversity and leadership initiatives
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Travel organizations falling behind on diversity and leadership initiatives
By Jill Menze | December 15, 2021
According to Phocuswright’s 2021 Gender Equity Study, the number of organizations that are taking no... Read More
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