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Trip.com unveils Trekki NFT to unite travel and Web3
News / Online
Trip.com unveils Trekki NFT to unite travel and Web3
By Linda Fox | June 5, 2023
Later this year the Singapore-based brand plans to sell 10,000 dolphin-themed NFTs, with its benefits... Read More
LGBTQ+ travelers' destination choice influenced by current affairs
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LGBTQ+ travelers' destination choice influenced by current affairs
By Linda Fox | June 2, 2023
Research from Booking.com reveals that 80% of U.S. LGBTQ+ travelers say they must consider their... Read More
Atly plots mapping platform updates with $18M investment
News / Startups
Atly plots mapping platform updates with $18M investment
By Linda Fox | May 31, 2023
Investment in the Israel-based company has come from Target Global, Tal Ventures and FKA Brands.... Read More
Hostaway raises $175M for vacation rental tech expansion
News / Startups
Hostaway raises $175M for vacation rental tech expansion
By Linda Fox | May 31, 2023
Hostaway, which launched in 2016, plans to put the funds towards recruitment, strengthening customer... Read More
eDreams boosts revenue and subscription members, narrows loss
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eDreams boosts revenue and subscription members, narrows loss
By Linda Fox | May 26, 2023
The company described its Prime subscription service as a “key driver” of its success and said it... Read More
Zuzu Hospitality checks in with $9M in funding
News / Technology
Zuzu Hospitality checks in with $9M in funding
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2023
The round for the Singapore-based company was led by SoftBank Ventures Asia with Atinum Partners and... Read More
Google unveils generative AI boost to search
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Google unveils generative AI boost to search
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2023
During its Google Marketing Live event this week the company shared a number of updates including... Read More
JPMorgan Chase using travel playbook to build lifestyle product
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JPMorgan Chase using travel playbook to build lifestyle product
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2023
The bank, which launched ChaseTravel.com last year, said travel sales volume was about $8 billion... Read More
Getting ahead of Chinese traveler trends and behavior
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Getting ahead of Chinese traveler trends and behavior
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2023
The reopening of China at the beginning of the year resulted in an immediate booking spike. Now new... Read More
Despegar gets boost from travel packages in Q1
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Despegar gets boost from travel packages in Q1
By Linda Fox | May 22, 2023
Reporting first quarter results for 2023, the company said travel demand in Latin America continues to... Read More
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Javier Cabrerizo, chief strategy, transformation and AI officer for HBX Group, sat down with... Read More