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MakeMyTrip and OYO fined for anti-competitive behavior

By Linda Fox | October 21, 2022

MakeMyTrip-Goibibo (MMT-Go) has been fined for abusing a dominant position as well as having an anti-competitive arrangement with OYO, which is also being fined. Read More

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The push to digitalize the air travel experience

By Linda Fox | October 20, 2022

While Lufthansa Group has set up Digital Hangar to focus on the customer experience, other airlines are also addressing how they interact with customers. Read More

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Booking.com partners with Chooose to boost traveler awareness of climate impacts

By Mitra Sorrells | October 20, 2022

The partnership will initially focus on providing transparent information about the carbon impact of each element of a booking. Read More

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Revolut adds rental homes to existing accommodation offering

By Linda Fox | October 19, 2022

The U.K.-based company says the launch of Homes is part of its Stays accommodation booking service, unveiled in 2021. Read More

News / Startups

Holidu scores €100M to expand in existing markets

By Linda Fox | October 19, 2022

The Series E investment was led by 83North, with Northzone, HV Capital, Vintage Investment Partners, Commonfund Capital and existing investors also participating. Read More

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Pace of innovation set to pick up in travel, but fraud worries grow

By Alfred Siew - WiT | October 19, 2022

Panelists at WiT Singapore discuss innovation around trip planning while also sharing concerns about fraud in the digital realm. Read More

News / Startups

CitySwift raises €5M for public transport intelligence tools

By Linda Fox | October 18, 2022

The Series A investment brings Ireland-based CitySwift's total funding to €8.5 million. Read More

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Skyscanner wants to help airports understand “passenger leakage”

By Mitra Sorrells | October 18, 2022

Skyscanner's new tool uses geolocation data from its more than 90 million monthly users to help airports understand the top routes, origins and destinations travelers are searching. Read More

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Airbnb names OMG! Fund hosts, launches noise-monitoring technology

By Jill Menze | October 17, 2022

Airbnb has announced the recipients of its $10,000,000 OMG! Fund as well as a partnership with Minut to provide noise-monitoring support for hosts. Read More

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WTTC and Sustainable Hospitality Alliance unite for environmental push

By Linda Fox | October 17, 2022

The pair have signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing both organizations to working together on reducing the environmental impact of the hospitality industry. Read More

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Zoomcar seeks public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | October 14, 2022

The transaction values the combined company, which will be renamed Zooomcar Holdings, at $456 million. Read More

News / Startups

Selina updates on public listing, reveals roadmap

By Linda Fox | October 13, 2022

The company, which announced a plan to go public via a business combination almost a year ago, says revenue for the first half of 2022 was $86 million, a 142% increase year-on-year. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Voyagu is a new OTA that provides dedicated advisors

By Mitra Sorrells | October 13, 2022

Founded in 2020, Voyagu is a travel management platform and marketplace that connects travelers with advisors that provide service throughout a trip. Read More

News / Technology

Can tech help travel brands meet growing expectations?

By Alfred Siew - Techgoondu | October 13, 2022

Travel executives from Agoda, Klook and more discuss why the industry must work harder to deliver new experiences. Read More

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TripActions raises $304M for further expansion

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2022

The funds consist of $154 million in equity provided by new and existing investors combined with a $150 million capital structure investment led by Coatue. Read More

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