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STARTUP STAGE: aiTravelers wants to remove the search pain from travel

By Linda Fox | October 26, 2020

The company is a subscription-based online travel platform that uses artificial intelligence to match users with the best travel options. Read More

News / Distribution

Google says COVID boosted OTA usage in APAC

By Mitra Sorrells | October 26, 2020

Google's sector lead for travel and vertical search in APAC shared results of the company's consumer surveys during a keynote at ITB Asia. Read More

News / Online

CuddlyNest raises $6M to grow accommodations booking platform

By Jill Menze | October 26, 2020

The funding round, from CuddlyNest’s existing private investors, brings the Orlando-based startup’s total funding to $10.5 million. Read More

News / Startups

Limehome adds €10M to Series A funding

By Linda Fox | October 23, 2020

Limehome's top-up round, which will spearhead a plan to expand the service to Spain, brings the total raised so far to €31 million. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Southeast Asia consumers adapting to super apps, livestreaming and direct channels

By Linda Fox | October 20, 2020

Executives from Klook, LINE Travel jp and Rappi discuss emerging trends, such as the relevance of location-based marketing via super apps, during a Phocuswright Europe 2020 session. Read More

News / Technology

How COVID exposed flaws in antiquated hospitality payment systems

By Mitra Sorrells | October 19, 2020

Travel payments veteran and XanderPay CEO Mike Carlo says one solution for the hospitality industry is a centralized payment system for large brands. Read More

News / Distribution

Emirates rejects the new norm, sees robust recovery

By Linda Fox | October 16, 2020

Predictions for when airlines might recover to something near 2019 levels are currently at around 2024. But Tim Clark of Emirates has different ideas. Read More

News / Startups

Casai lands $48M for its smart rental apartment platform

By Linda Fox | October 15, 2020

Investment in the Mexico-based company includes a partnership with TriplePoint Capital for a debt facility of up to $25 million. Read More

News / Distribution

Expedia claims OTAs in crucial position for travel industry recovery

By Jill Menze | October 15, 2020

According to new research from Expedia Group, as consumers begin traveling again, online travel agencies will play a key role in driving economic recovery for the industry. Read More

News / Online

Getaround raises $140M as revenue doubles during COVID

By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2020

Having now raised $600 million in total, Getaround says it will work toward reaching profitability. Read More

News / Startups

American Express GBT acquires 30SecondsToFly to boost corporate traveler experience

By Linda Fox | October 13, 2020

American Express GBT says the acquisition of 30SecondsToFly will enable it to offer more self-service options to travelers. Read More

News / Online

10 learnings from 10 months of seismic changes in the travel industry

By Yeoh Siew Hoon - WebinTravel | October 12, 2020

Travel industry executives give their views on recovery in the travel industry at WebInTravel's TravelZero.0 event. Read More

News / Distribution

Ciirus launches HomeBeds bedbank for vacation rental homes

By Jill Menze | October 9, 2020

The vacation rental software company says it’s the industry’s first direct, exclusive bedbank for short-term rentals. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Travel businesses in Asia spot pockets of recovery

By Linda Fox | October 8, 2020

Domestic travel is recovering across Asia but experts believe a vaccine is key to international travel, in both the leisure and business segments. Read More

Interview / Online

How I Got Here, episode 45 - Jochen Engert of FlixBus

By PhocusWire | October 8, 2020

From buses to now trains, FlixBus has grown quickly in its short history since 2011. The Germany-based company's co-founder and CEO tells the story to David Litwak of Mozio and PhocusWire's Kevin May. Read More

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