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Marriott launches travel management system for SMBs powered by Spotnana
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Marriott launches travel management system for SMBs powered by Spotnana
By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2024
Users can book hotels in the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio at discounted rates, as well as book flights,... Read More
HomeCamper and Campspace merge to create European leader in micro camping
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HomeCamper and Campspace merge to create European leader in micro camping
By Linda Fox | July 4, 2024
Peer-to-peer platforms Campspace and Homecamper specialize in camping locations provided by private... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Trip.com Group, Sabre, Hostaway and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Trip.com Group, Sabre, Hostaway and more
By PhocusWire | July 3, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in... Read More
Education is necessary for travelers to play a bigger role in mitigating overtourism
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Education is necessary for travelers to play a bigger role in mitigating overtourism
By Morgan Hines | July 3, 2024
Overtourism and sustainability are inherently linked, a connection more travelers need to be educated... Read More
Loyalty platform Heymax.ai raises $2.6 million in seed funding
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Loyalty platform Heymax.ai raises $2.6 million in seed funding
By Mileva Sapic | July 2, 2024
Loyalty platform Heymax.ai plans to help customers earn one free vacation every year by allowing them... Read More
The ultimate checklist: How destinations can offer accessible travel experiences
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The ultimate checklist: How destinations can offer accessible travel experiences
By Richard Black - Sojern | July 1, 2024
While the travel and tourism industry is full of opportunity, it still lacks in providing... Read More
PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Sabre, Viator, Omio and more
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Serko, Sabre, Viator, Omio and more
By PhocusWire | June 28, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in... Read More
The first step to battling overtourism is to focus on density
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The first step to battling overtourism is to focus on density
By Morgan Hines | June 28, 2024
All destinations are unique - and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to battling... Read More
Vitruvian Partners increases stake in tour and activity marketplace Civitatis
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Vitruvian Partners increases stake in tour and activity marketplace Civitatis
By Mitra Sorrells | June 26, 2024
Founded in 2008 and based in Madrid, Civitatis offers 90,000 activities across 160 countries. The... Read More
OTA ranking booster Otamiser raises $3M in first funding round
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OTA ranking booster Otamiser raises $3M in first funding round
By Mileva Sapic | June 25, 2024
The startup said it will use the new capital to grow its commercial team as it aims to work with 1,000... Read More
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