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Jubel act II
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE - ACT II: Jubel reveals its recent challenges and success with hiring
By Steven Lerner | February 28, 2020
Trip-planning platform Jubel discusses its progress and challenges over the past year.... Read More
Flight Centre draws from SARS experience to plan for coronavirus impact
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Flight Centre draws from SARS experience to plan for coronavirus impact
By Steven Lerner | February 27, 2020
Flight Centre anticipates a decline in its full-year profits before tax projection due to the outbreak... Read More
eDreams Odigeo anticipates financial disruption from coronavirus slowdown
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eDreams Odigeo anticipates financial disruption from coronavirus slowdown
By Steven Lerner | February 27, 2020
Despite posting positive metrics for the first nine months of fiscal year 2020, eDreams Odigeo is... Read More
Booking Holdings reports positive 2019, braces for coronavirus impact
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Booking Holdings reports positive 2019, braces for coronavirus impact
By Steven Lerner | February 26, 2020
Booking Holdings is expecting a “significant and negative impact” for the first quarter of 2020 due to... Read More
Golden shots and wild cards - how IAG brings startups through Hangar 51
News / Startups
Golden shots and wild cards - how IAG brings startups through Hangar 51
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2020
In the coming weeks, British Airways parent company IAG will enter the fifth year of its Hangar 51... Read More
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News / Technology
American Express GBT unveils unified accommodation platform
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2020
The travel management company aims to curb rogue hotel spend with the launch of its Rest Assured... Read More
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News / Technology
Grab raises $856M to grow financial services, digital payments in Southeast Asia
By Steven Lerner | February 25, 2020
Super app Grab has secured a pair of investments totaling $856 million, fueling the so-called... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Wildebeest helps global travel and tourism brands grow organically
By Steven Lerner | February 25, 2020
Wildebeest is an agency that helps travel technology startups, tour operators and tourism boards... Read More
RailYatri’s smart bus network IntrCity raises funds to expand its fleet in India
News / Technology
RailYatri’s smart bus network IntrCity raises funds to expand its fleet in India
By Steven Lerner | February 25, 2020
India-based travel app RailYatri has landed Rs 100 core (about $13.8 million) as it seeks to grow its... Read More
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MGM Resorts falls victim to data breach
By Linda Fox | February 24, 2020
MGM Resorts was the victim of a security breach affecting the personal details of millions of guests... Read More
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Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
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Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
Travel startup funding rounds were elusive in Q3, while acquisitions were more abundant.... Read More