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Tourplus raises $1M to connect tourists to guides
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Tourplus raises $1M to connect tourists to guides
By Kevin May | November 2, 2020
Malaysian business angel Jin Hui Wong, GT-MAX and Chinese accelerator SSOV are backing the company in... Read More
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How attractions can (safely) boost group sales
By Noreen Henry - Sojern | November 2, 2020
While it’s easy to let digital marketing fall by the wayside when last-minute bookers come to call,... Read More
Sounding Off: Coronavirus strategies might have unintended longevity
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Sounding Off: Coronavirus strategies might have unintended longevity
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2020
The travel restrictions imposed on people for the better part of 2020 might inspire a wider... Read More
InPhocus, episode 26 - Seizing opportunities in a pandemic travel market
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InPhocus, episode 26 - Seizing opportunities in a pandemic travel market
By PhocusWire | October 30, 2020
The pandemic has caused all sorts of headaches for travel brands - but it has also inspired some new... Read More
GetYourGuide activates €114M financing round
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GetYourGuide activates €114M financing round
By Kevin May | October 29, 2020
The round was led by Searchlight Capital and backed by a string of other finance houses and the... Read More
Viator ends speculation of Tripadvisor sale, talks quality strategy, Google
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Viator ends speculation of Tripadvisor sale, talks quality strategy, Google
By Jill Menze | October 29, 2020
Speaking at Arival 360, Viator president Ben Drew explained how Viator's strategy differs from... Read More
Exoticca secures €5M to expand package travel platform
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Exoticca secures €5M to expand package travel platform
By Kevin May | October 28, 2020
Exoticca's investment is being led by Milano Investment Partners, with participation from K Fund,... Read More
VIDEO: Beyond travel and what's next for a decimated industry
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VIDEO: Beyond travel and what's next for a decimated industry
By Kevin May | October 28, 2020
Travel companies are responding to new demands during the pandemic and beyond, with a close eye on how... Read More
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Tripadvisor, OTA Insight partner to boost hotel data intelligence
By Mitra Sorrells | October 27, 2020
The partnership creates Tripadvisor's new Spotlight data solution, a subscription product launching... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! 10 traveler trends for 2021 planning (hint: 5 are not COVID-related)
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WEBINAR REPLAY! 10 traveler trends for 2021 planning (hint: 5 are not COVID-related)
By PhocusWire | October 26, 2020
PhocusWire teams up with Sojern to dig into our survey results on consumers' sentiments and attitudes... Read More
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