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VIDEO: Concur founder Steve Singh on next-gen business travel

By PhocusWire | December 8, 2021

Investor Steve Singh discusses why he's optimistic about the future of business travel - and how both the technology architecture and the business models will change in the years ahead. Read More

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Amadeus touts cloud benefits for travel

By Linda Fox | December 7, 2021

The partnership with Microsoft was positioned as a move to the cloud within three to five years as well as collaboration on new products and services through an innovation program. Read More

News / Online

Rentals and SPACs spotlighted as Vacasa goes public at $4.4B valuation

By Mitra Sorrells | December 7, 2021

Vacasa CFO Jamie Cohen says the company has two priorities that will drive how it uses the new capital: adding supply and developing its technology and product. Read More

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Goboony drives off with €6M to expand motorhome rental platform across Europe

By Jill Menze | December 7, 2021

U.K.-based Goboony currently offers more than 2,000 motorhomes for rent and aims to have the largest European fleet by early 2022. Read More

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American Express GBT will go public via SPAC at $5.3B valuation

By Mitra Sorrells | December 3, 2021

The transaction, expected to close in the first half of 2022, is expected to provide up to $1.2 billion of gross proceeds, of which $335 million is fully committed from new investors including... Read More

News / Startups

Selina plots public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2021

Selina, which was launched in 2015, is combining with existing SPAC New York-based BOA Acquisition Corp. with gross proceeds of $285 million anticipated from the deal. Read More

News / Startups

Attractions e-commerce platform Convious nabs $12M for expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | December 3, 2021

Founded in 2017, Convious says it currently works with more than 125 theme parks, museums, zoos and other attractions in 16 countries. Read More

News / Startups

Hotel Engine secures $65M for innovation and recruitment

By Linda Fox | December 2, 2021

The investment in Hotel Engine, which was led by existing investor Telescope Partners with participation from Blackstone, values the company at $1.3 billion. Read More

News / Startups

Kayak leads $60M Series C for Life House

By Mitra Sorrells | December 2, 2021

Life House and Kayak have been working together since last spring with the opening of Kayak Miami Beach, a hotel managed by Life House. Read More

News / Distribution

Six ways COVID has changed the airline industry

By Jill Menze | December 2, 2021

Moving into 2022, airlines will need to focus on convenience and predictability to meet consumer demands. Read More

News / Online

GetYourGuide builds B2B unit to grow SaaS offering

By Mitra Sorrells | December 1, 2021

GetYourGuide says there are about 50 partners currently using the SaaS solution, and now it is creating a team to grow the business. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: VacayMyWay aims to simplify short-term rental bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | November 29, 2021

VacayMyWay is a short-term rental marketplace built on technology that aims to provide a simplified, transparent and cost-effective experience hosts and travelers. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: RedDoorz on growth, distribution and IPO plans

By PhocusWire | November 26, 2021

Despite the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Asia, Singapore-based RedDoorz is emerging from the crisis with its ambitious vision intact. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair - Nicolas Huss of Hotelbeds

By Linda Fox | November 24, 2021

Nicolas Huss became CEO of Hotelbeds just over six months ago, taking up the reins from chairman Joan Vila. Read More

News / Startups

Limehome attracts real estate and hotel investors

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2021

The funds enable Limehome to take advantage of the real estate development and management, as well as hotel, expertize of the participating companies. Read More

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