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Le Collectionist scores €60M for luxury rentals expansion

By Linda Fox | December 2, 2022

Highland Europe led the investment in the Paris, France-based business with a number of business angels and private investors also involved. Read More

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AltoVita lands $9.5M in funding for corporate accommodation platform

By Linda Fox | December 2, 2022

The round, which is led by Novum Capital Partners and Fifth Wall, will go towards further expansion with a goal of delivering 2.5 million properties by the end of 2023. Read More

Opinion / Online

Four ways virtual cards help drive travel's digital transformation

By David Wood - Conferma Pay | December 1, 2022

Virtual cards are starting to be used in versatile new ways as the wider industry finds innovative solutions to improve the experience for the traveler on the ground. Read More

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Airbnb-friendly apartments launches to turn renters into hosts

By Linda Fox | November 30, 2022

Airbnb-friendly apartments are buildings that allow their residents to rent out a spare room or their whole apartment on the platform. Read More

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Expedia's Kern on changing perceptions of its role in travel

By PhocusWire | November 30, 2022

Expedia Group's Peter Kern discusses the company's recent technology, loyalty and sustainability moves at The Phocuswright Conference 2022. Read More

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Mangopay acquires fraud protection specialist Nethone

By Linda Fox | November 29, 2022

Poland-based Nethone, a PhocusWire Hot 25 Startup for 2022, was founded in 2016 and raised $6.7 million in July 2021. Read More

News / Startups

Lilium bags $119M in post-IPO raise

By Linda Fox | November 28, 2022

The Germany-based electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft developer will use the capital to fund operations and continued development of the Lilium Jet. Read More

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Kayak's Hafner on the good and bad in startups, tech and more

By PhocusWire | November 28, 2022

Kayak's Steve Hafner discusses startups, funding highs and lows and economic ups and downs at The Phocuswright Conference 2022. Read More

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Raus lands €3M for nature-based stays platform

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2022

Investors including Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk, Speedinvest and NFQ Capital contributed to the funding, which was led by 10X Founders. Read More

News / Startups

Ukio scores €27M for European rentals expansion

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2022

The investment in the Spain-based business was led by Felix Capital, with Kreos Capital, Heartcore and Breega also contributing. Read More

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Video: Worldline on the value of a local payment strategy for travel

By PhocusWire | November 23, 2022

Worldline head of global travel solutions Laurie Gablehouse explains the importance of a global payment strategy for brands that want to attract international travelers. Read More

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Pundits divided on the outlook for travel in 2023

By PhocusWire | November 21, 2022

Travel industry experts with decades of experience join forces at The Phocuswright Conference to try to make sense of current and future trends. Read More

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Google data highlights growing interest in blended trips

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2022

Compared to pre-pandemic, consumers say they are more open to blended travel, with 74% of business travelers saying they find the idea appealing. Read More

News / Distribution

RedAwning boosts client base through Lexicon acquisition

By Linda Fox | November 17, 2022

Lexicon's customers and partners can now join the California-based platform, which offers reservation, marketing and distribution services to property managers. Read More

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Grab reports record revenue in Q3, narrows losses

By Linda Fox | November 16, 2022

The Singapore-based super app, which offers services including ride hailing, food delivery and digital payments, says revenue for the three months ended September 30 was a record $382 million, up 143%... Read More

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