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EasyGuide lands £1M for TV advertising push

By Linda Fox | June 21, 2022

EasyGuide is a standalone entity offering tours and activities under the “easy” family of companies. Read More

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Cryptocurrency platform Binance partners with Splyt for rides and experiences

By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2022

Binance is integrating ride-hailing and experiences from Splyt so users can book and pay with cryptocurrency. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: TripStax brings its data core to corporate travel

By Linda Fox | June 17, 2022

TripStax is targeting small- to medium-size TMCs with its technology platform, which offers booking, traveler profile and back-office services. Read More

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Distribusion raises €30M to expand ground transportation platform

By Linda Fox | June 15, 2022

Distribusion wants to expand its B2B marketplace beyond its current presence in Europe and Latin America. Read More

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More travel startups get into NFT game

By Mitra Sorrells | June 14, 2022

Two new startups are launching with solutions that use NFTs, one for brands and one to help travelers track trips. Read More

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Sabre on hospitality marketplace development, attribute selling

By Linda Fox | June 14, 2022

Sabre Hospitality solutions senior vice president Frank Trampert discusses the evolution of hotel technology, marketplace development and the need for investment. Read More

News / Online

Holisto latest to seek public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | June 14, 2022

The business combination values Holisto at $405 million with the deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022. Read More

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Airbnb adds new safety feature for solo travelers

By Jill Menze | June 13, 2022

Airbnb will automatically activate a special in-app experience when a solo guest books a private or shared room. Read More

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Sykes gains caravan rentals foothold with latest acquisition

By Linda Fox | June 13, 2022

Sykes has acquired UKcaravans4hire, which offers about 6,000 holiday homes in the U.K. Read More

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JetBlue's trip booking platform adds Peek, Vacasa inventory

By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2022

JetBlue's trip booking platform Paisly now includes activities inventory from Peek and vacation rentals from Vacasa. Read More

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Minieye tops up Series D for autonomous driving tech

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022

Minieye brings its Series D round to a close with $120 million to invest in its autonomous driving technology. Read More

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Travel industry sees marketing potential in web3

By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022

Travel marketers are keen to explore technologies such as the metaverse, AI and NFTs. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Overcoming the complexities of multimodal travel

By PhocusWire | June 8, 2022

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Omio’s Naren Shaam explains the opportunities and challenges in digitizing ground transportation. Read More

News / Online

Hopper extends trip protection to third-party bookings

By Linda Fox | June 7, 2022

With Hopper's Standalone Trip Protection, travelers can purchase insurance via Hopper's app for flights booked elsewhere. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Basubu is a marketplace for wellness travel

By Mitra Sorrells | June 7, 2022

Basubu launched in September 2021 after its founders say they noticed increased demand for travel built around wellness experiences, such as yoga, meditation, painting, cooking, hiking and more. Read More

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