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Experiences provider Attraction World acquired by Ten Oceans Private Equity
News / Online
Experiences provider Attraction World acquired by Ten Oceans Private Equity
By Jill Menze | June 22, 2021
The acquisition follows Ten Oceans Private Equity’s earlier investment in Prioticket, a strategic partner of Attraction World. Read More
Why the travel industry must grasp the digitization of customer behavior
News / Technology
Why the travel industry must grasp the digitization of customer behavior
By Linda Fox | June 21, 2021
Customers will increasingly expect a digital experience when they travel again. Read More
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News / Online
Orbitz enables LGBTQ-friendly accommodation search
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | June 18, 2021
The Orbitz functionality serves up properties signed up to the company's Inclusivity Pledge. Read More
Awaze sells Landal GreenParks, continues focus on rental homes
News / Distribution
Awaze sells Landal GreenParks, continues focus on rental homes
By Linda Fox | June 17, 2021
Roompot adds Landal's 100 holiday parks to its existing portfolio of 200 destinations across Europe. Read More
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News / Online
Hopper enables commitment-free hotel price lock
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2021
 Users have the option to freeze a price for up to 60 days, with the freeze fee being credited to the booking price at time of purchase.   Read More
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News / Technology
Expedia Cruises looks to tech in push to be top agency in the sector
By Mitra Sorrells | June 16, 2021
In the coming months, Expedia Cruises will roll out a new “info site” intended to give cruise shoppers information about what is on board the ships, what is included in the cost and the types of... Read More
Didi files for IPO at $65B valuation
News / Technology
Didi files for IPO at $65B valuation
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2021
    The company has raised more than $21 billion in funding from a series of high profile investors including Softbank, Toyota, Booking Holdings and Apple. Read More
The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?
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The short-term rental industry is booming – but will it last?
By Jill Menze | June 14, 2021
The alternative accommodations market is headed for a record summer, but as people return to work and school, can that trajectory be sustained? Read More
Business travel restart is vital for corporate innovation
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Business travel restart is vital for corporate innovation
By Linda Fox | June 11, 2021
Executives fear a big innovation gap is on the way if business travel doesn’t restart soon and corporations avoid in-person meetings. Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Lovu wants to become the app for romance travel
By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2021
 Lovu is an app for romance travel booking, with options for users to do it themselves or to work with a travel advisor.   Read More
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RedDoorz adds fourth brand, unveils Sunerra Hotels
By WebinTravel | June 10, 2021
The first property for RedDoorz's new mid-scale brand Sunerra is in Jakarta, Indonesia. Read More
Outdoorsy leads Collective Retreats’ $23M funding round, enters new strategic partnership
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Outdoorsy leads Collective Retreats’ $23M funding round, enters new strategic partnership
By Jill Menze | June 9, 2021
Together, RV rental platform Outdoorsy and luxury retreats business Collective Retreats will develop new accommodation offerings. Read More
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News / Online
Can travel platforms find ways to regulate themselves?
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2021
The European Purpose Project - launched by a number of brands including ground transport specialist Bolt - is putting together a code of conduct for platforms. Read More
Customer engagement strategy key to rebuilding traveler confidence
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Customer engagement strategy key to rebuilding traveler confidence
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2021
Only a fifth of consumers feel safe traveling now with many relying on the vaccine rollout before they travel. Read More
Yatra ends year on $16M loss, sees signs of improvement after deadly Indian second wave
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Yatra ends year on $16M loss, sees signs of improvement after deadly Indian second wave
By Linda Fox | June 8, 2021
The India-based company is beginning to see early signs of recovery after the peak of the recent second COVID-19 wave. Read More
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