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April 9, 2025
Visual search is beginning to dominate, especially for younger travelers and the numbers show that it's probably not a passing fad.
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Meetings and events platform HeadBox secures £3M
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April 8, 2025
The latest round of funding will help the London-based startup expand in Australia and the APAC region.
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TBR expands footprint with acquisition of EuroChauffeur
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April 8, 2025
The deal is a first for Scotland-based TBR, which aims to grow through acquisition in the coming months.
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How Destination Toronto developed its AI assistant 6ix
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April 8, 2025
Destination Toronto unveiled its AI chatbot 6ix last year, and through the initiative, the DMO is gaining insights on how users are engaging with its content.
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NextTrip acquires Journy TV Channel
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April 7, 2025
NextTrip believes Journy's presence in the FAST Space should boost its strategy to push audience engagement and foster opportunities for advertisers and travel bookings.
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Mondee exits chapter 11 restructuring via acquisition
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April 4, 2025
Mondee, now operating as Tabhi, as been acquired out of Chapter 11 restructuring.
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April 4, 2025
Travel leaders from the investment community and beyond provide their perspective on how tariffs might impact the industry.
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Keep up with all the latest people, partner and product news from around the global travel industry.
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Vrbo plans greater traveler targeting through marketing tech
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April 4, 2025
Vrbo is focusing on growth, more dynamic and personalized offers and property quality.
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Scapia lands $40M for travel fintech
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April 3, 2025
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CEO Spotlight: Somit Goyal of IBS Software
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April 3, 2025
IBS Software provides solutions for airlines, hotels, cruise lines and other travel companies, focusing on areas like retailing, passenger services, distribution and loyalty.
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Corporate guest travel startup Juno raises $2M
By Abby Crotty
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April 2, 2025
Venture capitalist Steve Singh and Bungalow Capital co-led funding for Juno, which was developed by Pana founders Devon Tivona and Sam Felsenthal.
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Unravel raises $7M in Series A funding
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April 2, 2025
Unravel's shoppable video feed uses personalized algorithms to make travel recommendations.
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Travelers are prioritizing experiences and so should the industry
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April 2, 2025
According to Arival's recent survey, 65% of travelers say experiences play a significant role in deciding where to go.
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Fewer than 1 in 3 airlines have advanced offer and order strategies
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April 2, 2025
While the majority of airlines agree that retailing is important, there are a few key reasons why they're hesitant to move forward.
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