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VIDEO: Group Reservation System - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022
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July 18, 2022
Group Reservation System is a leisure group-focused SaaS platform connecting hotels and travel providers.
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Flyr Labs swoops up Newshore for airline e-commerce tech
By Linda Fox
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July 15, 2022
Spain-based Newshore helps airlines improve the customer experience and boost online direct sales through its e-commerce, customer management and content management technology.
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How the travel industry can benefit from embedded insurance
By Noam Shapira - Pattern
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July 15, 2022
Embedded insurance offers benefits to consumers, insurers and third-parties.
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Banks look to travel to boost customer loyalty
By Mitra Sorrells
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July 15, 2022
Capital One, American Express and Revolut are among the banks partnering with travel brands.
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KKday gets $95M infusion to expand its footprint in Asia
By Kathryn Walson
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July 14, 2022
Taiwanese experiences platform KKday plans to "double down" on current initiatives including partnering with its merchants and OTAs to digitize their businesses.
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Amadeus invests in climate tech specialist Chooose
By Linda Fox
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July 14, 2022
Chooose specializes in the integration of climate action options in the customer booking process.
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Online travel packages site VakantieDiscounter gets fresh investment
By Linda Fox
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July 14, 2022
Netherlands-based online travel agency VakantieDiscounter provides holiday package deals and is part of Otravo.
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VIDEO: Mobee Travel helps people with disabilities travel around the world
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July 14, 2022
Executives from Mobee Travel explain the comprehensive services the startup provides for people with accessibility needs.
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Swvl acquires shared mobility platform Urbvan
By Linda Fox
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July 13, 2022
The acquisition of Mexico-based Urbvan is Swvl’s sixth this year.
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In The Big Chair - Dhruv Shringi of Yatra
By Linda Fox
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July 13, 2022
Dhruv Shringi is co-founder and CEO of Yatra, having launched the company in 2006 and listing it on the Nasdaq 10 years later.
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Holibob raises $12M to strengthen tours and activities tech
By Jill Menze
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July 12, 2022
Holibob says the Series A round will help capitalize on the tours and activities distribution specialist’s recent growth.
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Google, Travalyst and more on travel’s path to sustainability
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July 12, 2022
Travel leaders from Google, Travalyst, Booking.com and Byway discuss current efforts and future plans related to sustainable travel.
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Short-term rental demand hits record levels in U.S.
By Kathryn Walson
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July 11, 2022
Demand for short-term rentals in the U.S. is projected to climb an average of 20.3% from 2021 to 2022.
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VIDEO: TrustedHousesitters - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Europe 2022
By PhocusWire
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July 11, 2022
TrustedHousesitters is a subscription platform connecting people looking for pet care with pet sitters looking for travel.
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Key developments in China’s online travel market
By Phocuswright Research
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July 11, 2022
While many are eager to return to travel, the China market is not anticipated to return to pre-pandemic levels before 2024.
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