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Consumers plan to fly less as climate change concerns hit home
By Linda Fox | January 21, 2020
Research from the European Investment Bank reveals consumers plan to reduce their flying.... Read More
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News / Technology
Smart hotel specialist Xie Zhu Technology overcomes "capital winter" to raise $37M
By Steven Lerner | January 17, 2020
Xie Zhu Technology says it will use the funding for technology research and development, expanding... Read More
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News / Distribution
Future IPO a "strong possibility" for SiteMinder as it lands fresh funding
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2020
SiteMinder lands significant fresh investment valuing the company at around $762 million and the... Read More
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News / Distribution
Ryanair wins legal ruling against Skyscanner over display of fares
By Linda Fox | January 16, 2020
Ryanair granted interim injunctions against Skyscanner.de in a Hamburg court.... Read More
Travel and tourism organizations push for action on climate emergency
News / Distribution
Travel and tourism organizations push for action on climate emergency
By Linda Fox | January 15, 2020
Travel companies and organizations have joined forces to take steps to reduce carbon emissions, while... Read More
Locale series a round
News / Online
Boutique apart-hotel brand Locale captures $11M to spur expansion, production innovation
By Steven Lerner | January 15, 2020
The company says it will use the funding to invest in digital product innovation, hire executive-level... Read More
Comtravo gets Microsoft venture fund on board with €9M round
News / Startups
Comtravo gets Microsoft venture fund on board with €9M round
By Linda Fox | January 14, 2020
The investment comes from Microsoft’s venture fund M12 and Joop Drechsel, former CEO of BCD... Read More
In The Big Chair - Mathias Hedlund of Etraveli
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Mathias Hedlund of Etraveli
By Linda Fox | January 14, 2020
Etraveli chief executive Mathias Hedlund talks to Phocuswire about acquisitions, airline distribution... Read More
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News / Distribution
ToursByLocals survives decade of bootstrapping, raises $33M to accelerate growth
By Steven Lerner | January 13, 2020
Tritium Partners is leading the investment and is receiving a minority equity stake in the company.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Wayfarer Points changes travel loyalty programs through gamification
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Wayfarer Points changes travel loyalty programs through gamification
By Steven Lerner | January 13, 2020
Wayfarer Points is a portal that connects travelers with non-public deals.... Read More
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