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Industry leaders on the outlook for tours, activities and attractions
News / Online
Industry leaders on the outlook for tours, activities and attractions
By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2023
Viator CCO Sarah Dines, Rezdy CEO Chris Atkin and investor Michael Zeisser were among the panelists discussing the tours and activities sector at Arival 360 Orlando. Read More
Q&A: Mondee’s vice chairman talks AI strategy, acquisitions, going public
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Q&A: Mondee’s vice chairman talks AI strategy, acquisitions, going public
By Morgan Hines | October 19, 2023
Mondee is combining AI with human support to help anyone sell travel - and the newly-public company has big plans for growth.  Read More
Tourhub raises £1M for adventure booking platform
News / Startups
Tourhub raises £1M for adventure booking platform
By Derek Catron | October 16, 2023
Waterspring Ventures led the investment, partnering on the deal with the Development Bank of Wales. Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Crewfare aims to make booking event and group travel easy
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Crewfare aims to make booking event and group travel easy
By Mitra Sorrells | October 11, 2023
Crewfare is a customizable group travel booking platform offering events, festivals, sports and brands with the ability to capitalize on travel while providing attendees with a streamlined and simpler... Read More
Phocuswright taps innovative founders for scholarship honors
News / Startups
Phocuswright taps innovative founders for scholarship honors
By PhocusWire | October 11, 2023
Phocuswright has selected Dana Le, founder and CEO of Wander Health, and ZaNiheza founder and CEO Charles Shima as recipients of the Philip C. Wolf Memorial Scholarship.   Read More
Video: TerraPay on building a virtual card solution for emerging markets
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Video: TerraPay on building a virtual card solution for emerging markets
By PhocusWire | October 10, 2023
In an interview in the PhocusWire studio at Phocuswright Europe, TerraPay vice president of payments Koert Grasveld discusses the company's work to build virtual card solutions. Read More
Attraction World Group looks to growth through acquisition by new investment company
News / Online
Attraction World Group looks to growth through acquisition by new investment company
By Linda Fox | October 9, 2023
Attraction World Group will use the investment for geographic expansion as well as technology investment and acquisitions. Read More
Instagram moments boosting importance of travel experiences
News / Online
Instagram moments boosting importance of travel experiences
By D.J. Catron | October 5, 2023
While experiences continue to gain importance in travel planning, factors such as limited online supply, weather and fixed pricing create disincentives to book far in advance.   Read More
Mews looks to boost hotel guest experiences with acquisition
News / Technology
Mews looks to boost hotel guest experiences with acquisition
By Derek Catron | October 4, 2023
Nomi Travel, a startup that uses AI to provide users with recommendations on local activities based on their interests, is the seventh acquisition by Mews.   Read More
Dharma raises $4.7M to scale marketplace for brand-led travel
News / Startups
Dharma raises $4.7M to scale marketplace for brand-led travel
By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2023
Dharma’s most recent partnership is with Paramount Global to offer travel experiences linked to the company’s hit Netflix show, “Emily in Paris.” Read More
Legends wins Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch
News / Startups
Legends wins Phocuswright/WiT Global Startup Pitch
By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2023
A panel of industry leaders selected travel personalization solution Legends as the winner of the competition while SquadTrip won the People's Choice Award. Read More
Travel insurtech startup BeSafe Group closes €3M round
News / Startups
Travel insurtech startup BeSafe Group closes €3M round
By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2023
Founded in 2018, Rome-based BeSafe said it has insured more than 250,000 travelers and has a network of more than 1,600 customers, including hotels, tour operators and travel agencies. Read More
Two new distributors tap TourRadar's API to sell organized adventures
News / Online
Two new distributors tap TourRadar's API to sell organized adventures
By Morgan Hines | October 2, 2023
As experiences gain dominance in consumers' travel planning, LocalAdventures and Travlr are using TourRadar's API to offer thousands of options to their customers.  Read More
TravelLocal raises $10M Series B to accelerate international growth
News / Online
TravelLocal raises $10M Series B to accelerate international growth
By Mitra Sorrells | September 28, 2023
TravelLocal offers tailor-made holidays by connecting its clients with local experts in each destination, combining advice from vetted experts with the convenience of online booking. Read More
Despegar rolls out generative AI trip planner, starting in Argentina
News / Technology
Despegar rolls out generative AI trip planner, starting in Argentina
By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2023
Travelers can use the planner to receive customized itineraries, put together packages that combine flights, accommodations and car rentals and receive recommendations of what to do in their... Read More
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