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HomeToGo advances Interhome acquisition as regulators clear Hotelplan deal
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HomeToGo advances Interhome acquisition as regulators clear Hotelplan deal
By Abby Crotty | August 26, 2025
The news comes after the Swiss Competition Commission (COMCO) greenlit Dertour Group’s planned... Read More
How marketers are fusing data science with real traveler behavior
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How marketers are fusing data science with real traveler behavior
By PhocusWire | August 26, 2025
Zartico executives explore how travel marketers can use data science to close the loop between... Read More
Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2020?
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Travel Tech Flashback: What made headlines in 2020?
By Abby Crotty | August 26, 2025
As part of our Travel Tech Flashback series, we took a look at 2020, otherwise known as the year that... Read More
Way expands Hyatt ancillary, loyalty partnership
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Way expands Hyatt ancillary, loyalty partnership
By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2025
Way’s platform and APIs will be integrated into Hyatt’s digital ecosystem, allowing for end-to-end... Read More
Webjet accelerates business travel ambitions with acquisition of Locomote
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Webjet accelerates business travel ambitions with acquisition of Locomote
By Linda Fox | August 22, 2025
A majority stake in Locomote was acquired by Travelport in 2015 before the company was sold back to... Read More
How much opportunity is there for STR ancillaries? Experts weigh in
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How much opportunity is there for STR ancillaries? Experts weigh in
By Morgan Hines | August 22, 2025
Executives from Safely and Interhome highlighted the lucrative potential of ancillaries for STRs... Read More
United sues Kiwi.com for trademark infringement
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United sues Kiwi.com for trademark infringement
By Morgan Hines | August 21, 2025
This isn’t the first time Kiwi.com has faced legal action from an airline.... Read More
Saudi Arabian vacation rental platform Gathern lands $72 million
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Saudi Arabian vacation rental platform Gathern lands $72 million
By Abby Crotty | August 21, 2025
Founded in 2017 and based in Riyadh, Gathern said the funding will help increase local and regional... Read More
Addressing rising customer acquisition costs in travel
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Addressing rising customer acquisition costs in travel
By Abby Crotty | August 21, 2025
According to a survey of approximately 270 respondents across the travel industry, customer... Read More
NusaTrip closes IPO, nets $15 million
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NusaTrip closes IPO, nets $15 million
By Abby Crotty | August 19, 2025
The OTA plans to use the capital to expand into new markets and explore mergers and acquisitions.... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More