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News / Online
Last-minute flight bookings in Europe down from 2019
By Kathryn Walson | July 20, 2022
Last-minute reservations for flights within Europe were down 44% from 2019 levels as of July 10,... Read More
Flyr Labs swoops up Newshore for airline e-commerce tech
News / Technology
Flyr Labs swoops up Newshore for airline e-commerce tech
By Linda Fox | July 15, 2022
Spain-based Newshore helps airlines improve the customer experience and boost online direct sales... Read More
KKday gets $95M infusion to expand its footprint in Asia
News / Startups
KKday gets $95M infusion to expand its footprint in Asia
By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022
Taiwanese experiences platform KKday plans to "double down" on current initiatives including... Read More
Amadeus invests in climate tech specialist Chooose
News / Technology
Amadeus invests in climate tech specialist Chooose
By Linda Fox | July 14, 2022
Chooose specializes in the integration of climate action options in the customer booking process.... Read More
Online travel packages site VakantieDiscounter gets fresh investment
News / Online
Online travel packages site VakantieDiscounter gets fresh investment
By Linda Fox | July 14, 2022
Netherlands-based online travel agency VakantieDiscounter provides holiday package deals and is part... Read More
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News / Online
Vrbo outranks other OTAs as most downloaded travel app
By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022
Vrbo had 10 million downloads in the first half of 2022 – the same amount it had in all of 2021.... Read More
Swvl acquires shared mobility platform Urbvan
News / Startups
Swvl acquires shared mobility platform Urbvan
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2022
The acquisition of Mexico-based Urbvan is Swvl’s sixth this year.... Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Dhruv Shringi of Yatra
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2022
Dhruv Shringi is co-founder and CEO of Yatra, having launched the company in 2006 and listing it on... Read More
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News / Online
Difficulty making payments sours guests’ hotel experience
By Kathryn Walson | July 12, 2022
Guests are twice as likely to experience anxiety and uncertainty when making hotel payments than in... Read More
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News / Online
Short-term rental demand hits record levels in U.S.
By Kathryn Walson | July 11, 2022
Demand for short-term rentals in the U.S. is projected to climb an average of 20.3% from 2021 to 2022.... Read More
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