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Travel experience remains challenging for LGBTQ+ consumers
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June 17, 2022
According to a new Booking.com study, travelers want more tailored recommendations from travel brands.
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Insured Nomads buys travel shopping Chrome app Peanut
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June 16, 2022
Peanut is a free Google Chrome extension that provides real-time information on COVID requirements, flight delays and more.
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Distribusion raises €30M to expand ground transportation platform
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June 15, 2022
Distribusion wants to expand its B2B marketplace beyond its current presence in Europe and Latin America.
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VIDEO: Digital, data and distribution driving growth in rail
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June 15, 2022
Trainline chief technology officer Milena Nikolic discusses how the rail sector can innovate to meet consumer needs.
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More travel startups get into NFT game
By Mitra Sorrells
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June 14, 2022
Two new startups are launching with solutions that use NFTs, one for brands and one to help travelers track trips.
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Sabre on hospitality marketplace development, attribute selling
By Linda Fox
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June 14, 2022
Sabre Hospitality solutions senior vice president Frank Trampert discusses the evolution of hotel technology, marketplace development and the need for investment.
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Holisto latest to seek public listing via SPAC
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June 14, 2022
The business combination values Holisto at $405 million with the deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022.
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Using psychology over fear to market safe travel
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June 14, 2022
Empowering people with accurate data can help them make smarter decisions while traveling.
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Airbnb adds new safety feature for solo travelers
By Jill Menze
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June 13, 2022
Airbnb will automatically activate a special in-app experience when a solo guest books a private or shared room.
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Sykes gains caravan rentals foothold with latest acquisition
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June 13, 2022
Sykes has acquired UKcaravans4hire, which offers about 6,000 holiday homes in the U.K.
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VIDEO: E-bikes and scooters take off
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June 10, 2022
PhocusWire discusses the growth and challenges of micromobility with Duncan Robertson, general manager of the U.K. and Ireland for Dott.
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SkySquad secures $1M to help travelers navigate the airport
By Jill Menze
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June 10, 2022
Through the SkySquad platform, travelers can book an airport assistant to help them get from car door to gate.
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Minieye tops up Series D for autonomous driving tech
By Linda Fox
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June 9, 2022
Minieye brings its Series D round to a close with $120 million to invest in its autonomous driving technology.
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Travel industry sees marketing potential in web3
By Linda Fox
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June 9, 2022
Travel marketers are keen to explore technologies such as the metaverse, AI and NFTs.
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Business travel programs fail to consider LGBTQ+ travelers
By Linda Fox
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June 8, 2022
A poll by the Business Travel Show Europe reveals LGBTQ+ travelers are the least well provided for in travel programs.
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