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BlaBlaCar raises $115M to expand carpool and bus services

By Jill Menze | April 21, 2021

BlaBlaCar says it has witnessed double-digit growth in its markets outside of Europe and is expecting a strong travel rebound in Europe this summer. Read More

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Singapore-based GlobalTix raises S$3M to develop new digital solutions for attractions industry

By Mitra Sorrells | April 21, 2021

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, GlobalTix says the company has expanded from being a channel manager to also providing technology solutions across Asia Pacific for its attractions, tours and... Read More

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Expedia unveils rebrand in major push to capture travel demand

By Jill Menze | April 19, 2021

Expedia is debuting a new look and product offerings on its quest to become consumers’ "ultimate travel companion." Read More

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HalalBooking secures $5M to expand business, plots IPO exit

By Kevin May | April 19, 2021

The $5 million funding round is being positioned as a pre-Series B investment, with a further $15 million to follow during the second quarter of 2021. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Personalization will power the next era of hospitality

By Rod Jimenez - SHR | April 16, 2021

After a year of dreaming about travel, guests will return to hotels with high expectations and hoteliers can't miss the opportunity to provide exceptional guest experiences. Read More

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Cleartrip sold to Indian consumer products marketplace Flipkart

By Kevin May | April 15, 2021

The Flipkart online marketplace, which has a customer base of over 300 million members, sells goods in more than 80 consumer categories. Read More

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As ride-hail companies recover, there are too few drivers to meet demand

By Dawit Habtemariam - BTN | April 15, 2021

Ride-hailing companies are reporting a shortage of drivers as demand for their services picks up. Read More

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HRS acquires German travel billing company Itelya

By Mitra Sorrells | April 15, 2021

Terms of the deal are not being disclosed but the entire Itelya team will become employees of HRS. Read More

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Bandwango raises $3M to build its activities platform for destinations

By Mitra Sorrells | April 14, 2021

Bandwango's Destination Experience Engine packages free and paid experiences that DMOs and other organizations can easily share with visitors. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: HiBnb helps travelers find cannabis-friendly accommodations and activities

By Jill Menze | April 14, 2021

HiBnb is a marketplace dedicated to the growing cannabis community, providing accommodation and activity options to guests looking to explore with cannabis while traveling. Read More

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Short-term rental occupancy reaches all-time high

By Jill Menze | April 14, 2021

According to AirDNA, short-term rental occupancy in the U.S. rose to 60.9% in March 2021 – a new record. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Golightly is a members-only home-sharing club for women

By Jill Menze | April 12, 2021

Golightly is a private travel club for women providing a safer space to list and book vacation rentals and home-shares within a vetted community. Read More

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My Method... How Vrbo is using a privacy-conscious marketing strategy

By Wendell Lansford - Wyng | April 12, 2021

In the first three months, 80,000 users completed the Vrbo Vacay Finder quiz and 25% of them clicked to book a trip. Read More

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Hornblower Group rebrands experiences portfolio, acquires tour operator Walks

By Jill Menze | April 6, 2021

Hornblower Group is rebranding its water- and land-based portfolio as City Experiences and growing its offerings through the acquisition of tours and activities operator Walks. Read More

Opinion / Online

The data conundrum for travel marketers in 2021

By Chris Heike - Koddi | April 6, 2021

As the industry enters peak travel season, marketers are faced with a question that most are not prepared to answer: How should I account for the lack of data I gathered in 2020? Read More

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