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News / Online
Busbud merges with Betterez, gets funding from Amadeus Ventures
By Mitra Sorrells | November 9, 2022
Founded in 2011, Busbud offers bus tickets from more than 3,900 companies in more than 80 countries.  Read More
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News / Online
Hopper and Capital One extend partnership fueled by new $96M investment
By Mitra Sorrells | November 7, 2022
Capital One Travel uses Hopper Cloud to offer customers features such as price alerts, price drop protection and the ability to cancel a flight for any reason. Read More
Report: How travel fintech can boost revenue
From Our Partners / Technology
Report: How travel fintech can boost revenue
By Cathy Walsh - PhocusWire | November 7, 2022
Find out how flexible travel products can provide travelers with the reassurance needed to book with confidence. Read More
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News / Startups
ConnexPay raises $110M to fund global expansion
By Kathryn Walson | October 26, 2022
ConnexPay previously closed a Series B funding round of $20 million in December 2021. Read More
WeTravel lands $27 million to add fintech solutions to platform
News / Startups
WeTravel lands $27 million to add fintech solutions to platform
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2022
The investment was led by Left Lane Capital with existing investors Base10 Partners and Swift Ventures and a number of angel investors also involved. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Could NFTs for hospitality come back to bite us?
By Fred Bean - HotelPORT | October 25, 2022
Big brands across travel are exploring use cases for NFTs, but careful consideration and caution may be needed for successful implementation.    Read More
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News / Technology
Fleetcor acquires corporate accommodation specialist Roomex
By Linda Fox | October 24, 2022
The acquisition is Fleetcor’s third in travel and transport this year, following its purchase in March of Levarti, a notification system for air passengers. Read More
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From Our Partners / Online
Travel payments risk mitigation: building in resilience and transparency
By Laurie Gablehouse - Worldline | October 24, 2022
 The COVID pandemic exposed how ill-prepared the industry was to handle cancellations and refunds, while it also helped drive new thinking around solutions to address these challenges.  Read More
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News / Technology
Pace of innovation set to pick up in travel, but fraud worries grow
By Alfred Siew - WiT | October 19, 2022
Panelists at WiT Singapore discuss innovation around trip planning while also sharing concerns about fraud in the digital realm. Read More
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News / Technology
Guestline acquires Newbridge to extend hotel platform capabilities
By Linda Fox | October 18, 2022
The acquisition brings additional capabilities to Guestline's technology platform, which offers distribution, guest experience and operations software and payments. Read More
A temperature check on crypto payments in travel
News / Technology
A temperature check on crypto payments in travel
By Jill Menze | October 18, 2022
Even with market volatility and technological hurdles, travel providers shouldn’t sleep on the cryptocurrency opportunity. Read More
TripActions raises $304M for further expansion
News / Online
TripActions raises $304M for further expansion
By Linda Fox | October 12, 2022
The funds consist of $154 million in equity provided by new and existing investors combined with a $150 million capital structure investment led by Coatue. Read More
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News / Online
How is travel adapting to the subscription economy?
By Phocuswright Research | October 7, 2022
More and more travel brands are exploring subscription offerings as a way to generate revenue and improve customer retention. Read More
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News / Online
Japan’s Rakuten Travel gears up for return of international visitors
By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2022
Japan reopens to mass tourism next week, but it is expected to be several years before the country's gross travel bookings surpass 2019 levels.   Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Skipper’s sales platform drives direct bookings for hotels
By Kathryn Walson | September 29, 2022
Skipper aims to give independent hotel owners the sales platform they need to compete with large chains and online travel agencies. Read More
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