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Rocketrip-parent Mondee plans public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | December 21, 2021

Once the transaction is completed, the combined Mondee and Ithax entity is expected to be worth $1 billion. Read More

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Voi adds $115M for micro-mobility expansion in Europe

By Linda Fox | December 20, 2021

Sweden-based Voi plans to use its Series D funding to expand into new European markets and add more e-bikes. Read More

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VIDEO: TripActions on innovation and being Netflix

By PhocusWire | December 20, 2021

Many startups reduced headcount and brought down the shutters during the pandemic, TripActions raised significant rounds, unveiled new products and is poised for further growth. Read More

Interview / Online

VIDEO: Road.Travel - Launch pitch at Phocuswright Conference 2021

By PhocusWire | December 20, 2021

Establishing a new industry standard for car travels with curated routes and connecting travel destinations to in-car experiences. Read More

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European regulators poised for rental rules shake-up

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2021

The aim of the Commission's initiative is the development of “responsible, fair and trusted growth in short-term rentals” as part of wider tourism ecosystem, with Europe-wide rules to be put in place. Read More

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The new reality of travel bubbles

By Joel Brandon-Bravo - TransPerfect | December 8, 2021

Though travel bubbles are a temporary fix to the challenges brought on by the pandemic, the industry has had to adapt and make the most out of a less than ideal situation. Read More

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Casai expands in Brazil, acquires Roomin

By Linda Fox | December 8, 2021

Roomin, which is also a property technology specialist, gives Casai a presence in Brazil leisure destination Florianopolis. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus touts cloud benefits for travel

By Linda Fox | December 7, 2021

The partnership with Microsoft was positioned as a move to the cloud within three to five years as well as collaboration on new products and services through an innovation program. Read More

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Selina plots public listing via SPAC

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2021

Selina, which was launched in 2015, is combining with existing SPAC New York-based BOA Acquisition Corp. with gross proceeds of $285 million anticipated from the deal. Read More

News / Startups

YouTrip eyes B2B payments following $30M funding round

By Linda Fox | December 2, 2021

Singapore-based YouTrip says its app has been downloaded more than 1.5 million times and that it has processed some 20 million transactions across Singapore and Thailand. Read More

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Six ways COVID has changed the airline industry

By Jill Menze | December 2, 2021

Moving into 2022, airlines will need to focus on convenience and predictability to meet consumer demands. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2022: TrovaTrip

By PhocusWire | December 1, 2021

TrovaTrip is a trip planning and management platform that enables topic experts, creators, and businesses to host group trips with their audience around the globe. Read More

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VIDEO: How creators bring life to travel storytelling and brands

By PhocusWire | November 29, 2021

Creators have been used by many travel brands over the years but their role can now be seen as more important than ever, given their ability to bring the human touch and authenticity to a service's... Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair - Nicolas Huss of Hotelbeds

By Linda Fox | November 24, 2021

Nicolas Huss became CEO of Hotelbeds just over six months ago, taking up the reins from chairman Joan Vila. Read More

News / Startups

Limehome attracts real estate and hotel investors

By Linda Fox | November 23, 2021

The funds enable Limehome to take advantage of the real estate development and management, as well as hotel, expertize of the participating companies. Read More

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