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Enso Connect bags $2M for rental guest platform

By Linda Fox | November 10, 2021

Enso, which was founded in 2019, offers a guest experience platform combining artificial intelligence-led communication and smart home technologies. Read More

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Airbnb updates add host protections, automatic translations

By Mitra Sorrells | November 10, 2021

The company says the more than 50 updates are based on input from hosts and guests and in response to changes brought on by the pandemic. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: RemoteDream helps travelers find and book work-friendly hotels and hostels

By Jill Menze | November 10, 2021

Founded in 2021, the startup caters to remote workers, travelers on workations and digital nomads. Read More

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Tripadvisor CEO Steve Kaufer to retire after two decades at helm

By Mitra Sorrells | November 8, 2021

Tripadvisor announced the news in tandem with its financial report for the third quarter of 2021. Kaufer says he will remain in his position until a successor is named. Read More

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Uber reports $2.4B loss but mobility "reignited"

By Linda Fox | November 5, 2021

Uber says mobility gross bookings hit $10 billion in Q3 and airport activity is increasing in the U.S. Read More

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Expedia Group nearly matches 2019 profit levels in Q3 2021

By Mitra Sorrells | November 4, 2021

Expedia Group says recovery in Q3 2021 was led by leisure and domestic travel, coming in particular from Vrbo. Read More

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Airbnb Q3 revenue tops $2.2B in record quarter

By Jill Menze | November 4, 2021

For the third quarter of 2021, Airbnb also reported its most profitable quarter ever with net income reaching $834 million. Read More

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Amazon to offer travel in India via MakeMyTrip

By Linda Fox | November 3, 2021

The deal is part of Amazon Pay’s bid to add value by offering more services to consumers in the country. Read More

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EaseMyTrip acquires Traviate for B2B hotels push

By Linda Fox | November 2, 2021

EaseMyTrip hopes to gain a new revenue stream through the acquisition of Traviate. Read More

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VIDEO: Growth trends and challenges for travel startups

By PhocusWire | November 2, 2021

Speaking during PhocusWire Pulse, Trippers CEO Charlotte Franzellin explains why the travel planning app launched amid the pandemic and the challenges of entering the travel tech space. Read More

News / Online

Trivago eyes Spring for return of normal travel

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2021

The company has seen gains in net income, total revenue and EBITDA as a result of a recovery in referral revenue and qualified referrals in Europe and the Americas. Read More

News / Online

Eco-friendly options and cost hit sustainable travel behavior

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2021

A report coinciding with the COP26 Summit found consumers often can't find or didn't realize sustainable travel options are available. Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Next billion online travel consumers ready for the taking

By Linda Fox | October 29, 2021

The future cohort will have different values and behaviors and will require flexibility and an Amazon-like experience. Read More

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Chalo acquires Shuttl to boost bus travel service

By Linda Fox | October 28, 2021

The combined companies will run more than 25 million bus rides a month. Read More

News / Online

Tripadvisor's rejected or removed reviews are increasing in number

October 27, 2021

The company says the two million reviews in question represent about 9% of all submissions, with almost one million of those judged to be fraudulent. Read More

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