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Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units
News / Distribution
Accor details restructure of its 43 hotel brands into two business units
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2022
Accor's reorganization, dubbed “turbo,” will create two units within the hotel group. Read More
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Google on the motivations, expectations of leisure travelers
By PhocusWire | July 29, 2022
Google shares a preview of findings from its upcoming "Expectations of the Evolving Traveler" report. Read More
Tripbtoz expands to Singapore, San Francisco with Series B raise
News / Startups
Tripbtoz expands to Singapore, San Francisco with Series B raise
By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WiT | July 29, 2022
The Seoul-based online travel agency has raised $8 million to-date. Read More
PriceLabs gets $30M investment for short-term rental pricing solution
News / Technology
PriceLabs gets $30M investment for short-term rental pricing solution
By Jill Menze | July 28, 2022
The capital is the first financing PriceLabs, which grew nearly 3X in 2021. Read More
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News / Online
Wyndham’s Julie White on distribution, loyalty and marketing
By PhocusWire | July 28, 2022
In the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022, White discusses her work with the global company’s managed and franchised properties across EMEA. Read More
Blue Star acquires majority stake in rentals software provider TravelNet Solutions
News / Online
Blue Star acquires majority stake in rentals software provider TravelNet Solutions
By Jill Menze | July 27, 2022
TravelNet Solutions hopes to achieve unicorn status in the next four years. Read More
MakeMyTrip halves loss, sees revenue recovery in all segments
News / Online
MakeMyTrip halves loss, sees revenue recovery in all segments
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2022
MakeMyTrip's revenue from air ticket, hotels and bus ticket sales have all improved significantly in the quarter. Read More
Tour operators frustrated with new national parks reservation system
News / Distribution
Tour operators frustrated with new national parks reservation system
By Nicole Edenedo - Travel Weekly | July 27, 2022
A well-intended measure to promote sustainability is backfiring, causing tour operators to lose bookings. Read More
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Interview / Startups
VIDEO: HalalBooking - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022
By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022
HalalBooking helps halal-conscious families find hotels that meet their specific needs. Read More
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News / Online
Hopper, Trivago and Etraveli on innovating from the middle
By PhocusWire | July 27, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, the travel intermediaries discussed innovation strategies, mergers and acquisitions and economic challenges. Read More
Consumer demand fuels $70B airport mobility opportunity
News / Distribution
Consumer demand fuels $70B airport mobility opportunity
By Jill Menze | July 26, 2022
Travelers say they are open to booking airport mobility from their flight or travel vendors, though they’re often unaware of options. Read More
Lufthansa Innovation Hub on investor appetite, startup opportunities
News / Startups
Lufthansa Innovation Hub on investor appetite, startup opportunities
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2022
Lufthansa Innovation Hub's Christine Wang talks innovation gaps and startup opportunities in the PhocusWire Studio at Phocuswright Europe 2022. Read More
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News / Startups
Spotnana raises $75M Series B to grow cloud-based travel platform
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2022
Since its launch last fall, Spotnana says it has added several corporate customers, including Brex, as well as TMCs and technology partners using its system.  Read More
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News / Technology
Alaska Airlines launches electronic bag tags to streamline check-in
By Kathryn Walson | July 25, 2022
The electronic bag tags can be activated up to 24 hours before a flight via the Alaska Airlines app. Read More
Qstay lands $6.5M to accelerate hospitality concept growth
News / Startups
Qstay lands $6.5M to accelerate hospitality concept growth
By Linda Fox | July 25, 2022
The Dubai-based hospitality concept wants to have more than 600 vacation rental units by the end of 2023. Read More
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