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News / Online
India-based online travel agency Ixigo will open IPO Monday
By Mitra Sorrells | June 4, 2024
The IPO includes an issuance of fresh shares worth about $14.5 million and the sale of nearly 67 million shares from existing shareholders. Read More
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SilverRail integrates with Google on rail search
By D.J. Catron | May 30, 2024
Google is launching United Kingdom rail directly into its search engine, while directing users to book tickets via SilverRail’s retailing platform. Read More
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Busbud acquires revenue management platform Ratality
By Morgan Hines | May 24, 2024
The acquisition should enable Busbud to broaden its value proposition and to work toward becoming a complete solution provider. Read More
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News / Technology
Cover Genius lands $80M to fund growth and technology investment
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2024
The company plans to put the funds toward further growth and technology investment, “including improved digital insurance distribution solutions, deploying artificial intelligence claims handling and... Read More
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News / Technology
Korea-based credit card company creates travel booking portal
By D.J. Catron | May 20, 2024
The travel portal for Lotte Card customers will offer flights, accommodations and car rentals powered by HTS, Hopper's B2B solution. Read More
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News / Distribution
Uber adds shared rides and train booking in Spain
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2024
  Uber said the UberX Share service is the evolution of a carpooling initiative it has had in the United States and some cities across Europe, including Paris and Stockholm, for a number of years. Read More
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News / Online
Pango acquires mobility platform and ride-hailing app Gett
By Morgan Hines | May 10, 2024
Founded in 2010 in Israel, Gett is now headquartered in London and provides ground transportation for large corporations. Read More
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News / Online
Earnings roundup: Amex GBT, Uber and Lyft
By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2024
As publicly traded travel companies continue to report their earnings for the first quarter of this year, we round up the latest reports. Read More
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News / Technology
Wayve raises more than $1B in Series C
By Morgan Hines | May 7, 2024
The AI-powered autonomous driving company plans to use the new funding to bolster its goal of reimagining autonomos mobility through embodied intelligence. Read More
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News / Online
India-based travel distribution platform TBO to open IPO
By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2024
The company said it will use the proceeds to invest in its technology and data solutions, to add new buyers and suppliers and to pursue acquisitions. Read More
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News / Technology
Travelier acquires DeÔnibus to boost footprint in Latin America
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2024
DeÔnibus, founded in 2012 as “Brazil by bus,” had raised $700,000 from venture capital firm ACE Ventures and angel investors. Read More
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News / Technology
AI dominates travel industry investment
By Linda Fox | April 22, 2024
Lufthansa Innovation Hub's research arm finds that AI and machine learning represented 65% of investment by the travel industry in recent years. Read More
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News / Online
5 things to know about the U.K. travel market in 2024 and beyond
By Phocuswright Research | April 22, 2024
In 2023, the U.K. travel market experienced significant growth, with gross bookings increasing 19%, driven by robust expansion in online bookings, mobile transactions and key sectors like airlines and... Read More
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News / Startups
Skyports lands $110M for air taxi infrastructure development in Dubai
By Linda Fox | April 17, 2024
After announcing a deal to develop vertiports in Dubai earlier this year, Skyports has received investment from ACS Group to help build the air taxi infrastructure. Read More
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Google spotlights more sustainable ways to travel
By D.J. Catron | April 17, 2024
Google is launching new and expanded features in its Maps and Search functions for users seeking more sustainable travel options.   Read More
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