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Q&A: OYO on how it wants to emerge from the COVID crisis

By Mitra Sorrells | June 8, 2021

Abhinav Sinha, COO of India-based OYO, discusses what the company has learned through the pandemic, new tech products it has launched and its plans for future growth. Read More

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VTrips makes string of acquisitions as consolidation in vacation rentals continues

By Jill Menze | June 7, 2021

VTrips has acquired Tennessee-based Resort Property Management as well as Florida-based Distinctive Beach Rentals and Resort Collection. Read More

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What is corporate travel's sequel post-pandemic?

By Linda Fox | June 7, 2021

As business travelers look to get back on the road, what will change for better or worse post-pandemic? Read More

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RVezy drives away with $20M funding from dating app founder

By Kevin May | June 7, 2021

The latest backing from the entrepreneur is being used to continue RVezy's expansion into the U.S. from its domestic market of Canada. Read More

Opinion / Online

The answer to group travel complexity? Transparency

By Julian Ing - Launchtrip | June 7, 2021

The smart use of technology and data can add much needed transparency to the group travel process. Read More

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TUI enlists Nezasa to develop new multi-day tours platform

By Mitra Sorrells | June 1, 2021

The two companies will work together to create a platform for the digital production of personalized multi-day tours across all TUI markets. Read More

News / Startups

Travello lands $5M investment round to grow travel social network

By Linda Fox | May 31, 2021

Travello, a travel social network, plans to put its latest funding towards further growth and taking advantage of pent-up demand from millennials. Read More

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Google Travel adds vacation rentals alongside hotels in search results

By Mitra Sorrells | May 27, 2021

Beginning today, consumers that search for accommodations in a specific destination may see both hotels and vacation rentals in the search results on google.com/travel. Read More

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MakeMyTrip optimistic of domestic recovery in second half of 2021

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2021

The company has seen gains from domestic tourism in the third and fourth quarter of its 2021 fiscal year but it expects the impact of the second wave of COVID-19 on its financial results to be greater... Read More

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Corporate travel policies changing as hybrid patterns kick in

By Linda Fox | May 25, 2021

Decision makers in business travel believe remote work could lead to more business travel over time. Read More

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Airbnb unveils “most comprehensive update ever,” offering new flexibility, easier host signup

By Jill Menze | May 24, 2021

Airbnb has introduced more than 100 platform innovations and updates to capture travel demand and increase its pool of and support for hosts. Read More

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Awaze boosts rental portfolio through further acquisitions in Europe

By Linda Fox | May 21, 2021

Acquisitions in the U.K. and Denmark have added about 1,000 new homes to Awaze's existing porfolio. Read More

News / Technology

How the COVID-19 crisis is accelerating transformation of travel payments

By Mitra Sorrells | May 21, 2021

A new study from Amadeus finds trends that were emerging pre-pandemic – especially related to the adoption of alternative payment methods – are quickening across all sectors of travel. Read More

News / Online

New chat-based corporate travel service launches in Japan

By Mitra Sorrells | May 21, 2021

Known as Travel jp for Business, the service uses chatbots and human travel concierges to help business travelers book and manage trips for domestic and international travel. Read More