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Group travel startup Launchtrip raises $3.8M pre-seed round

By Mitra Sorrells | March 18, 2021

The startup will offer its app in beta this summer with 200,000 hotels in seven U.S. cities. Read More

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Hostelworld sees revenue decline 81%, continues to bet on experiences

By Linda Fox | March 17, 2021

Hostelworld says improvements in marketing, user experience and inventory will help it emerge stronger from the pandemic. Read More

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My Method... Nurturing tourism startups to boost travel recovery

By Eduardo Sette Câmara - Beta-i | March 16, 2021

Tourism startups are brought together with Tourism Portugal and innovation consultancy Beta-i for a three-month program. Read More

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How travel brands are using Apple's App Clip to drive engagement, touchless experiences

By Jill Menze | March 16, 2021

Brands including KKday, Caesars Entertainment and Expedia Group have developed App Clip solutions to provide a frictionless experience for travelers while increasing customer engagement. Read More

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Airlines turn to traveler intent data to forecast demand

By Linda Fox | March 15, 2021

As restrictions lift and travel recovers, historical booking data can no longer be relied on. Read More

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What Vacasa acquiring TurnKey means for the market and rental's recovery

By Jill Menze | March 15, 2021

Property management and vacation rental specialists weigh in on Vacasa's recent acquisition of TurnKey Vacation Rentals and the future of consolidation in the space. Read More

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Q&A: Why this startup founder designed a home-share platform with women's safety in mind

By Jill Menze | March 12, 2021

Following a harassment episode at an Airbnb, startup founder Yaa Priscilla Birago created Femmebnb, a female-only short-term rental platform. Read More

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One year on from COVID, Italian hoteliers recognize Booking.com is not the enemy

By Mitra Sorrells | March 12, 2021

Florence hotelier Giancarlo Carniani checks in to explain what has changed - and what remains the same - since last March. Read More

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Intrepid Travel enters strategic partnership with Genairgy on pursuit to become $1B adventure travel company

By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021

Intrepid says the partnership, which will facilitate the company’s growth strategy in four key areas, will help it become the first $1 billion adventure travel company by 2025. Read More

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Vacasa acquires TurnKey Vacation Rentals as pandemic spikes demand in the sector

By Jill Menze | March 11, 2021

Major consolidation is underway in the vacation rental management sector with Vacasa announcing plans to acquire TurnKey Vacation Rentals. Read More

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Hospitality startup Cosi raises €20M to fuel European expansion

By Jill Menze | March 9, 2021

Despite the coronavirus pandemic, Germany-based Cosi says its tech-enabled properties outperformed traditional hotels by 400% in 2020. Read More

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VIDEO: What Google's overhaul of hotel booking ads really means

By Kevin May | March 9, 2021

We speak to hotel consultancy and digital marketing specialist Mirai's CEO, Pablo Delgado, to understand what the development means for all players in the hotel marketing ecosystem, including Google's... Read More

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Tripadvisor launches Tripadvisor Plus, touts growth and revenue opportunities

By Linda Fox | March 9, 2021

Tripadvisor Plus, which is free for accommodation brands to join, believes it now offers suppliers lower distribution costs. Read More

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Spend more, stay longer: The consumer trends driving travel in 2021

By Jill Menze | March 9, 2021

According to the American Express Travel: Global Travel Trends Report, consumers are approaching travel in 2021 with a new mindset. Read More

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Google eliminates fees for hotel booking links

By Mitra Sorrells | March 8, 2021

Now in addition to up to four paid ad slots, Google will provide an extensive organic list of booking options, such as the hotel website, online travel agencies and other travel sites. Read More

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