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PhocusWire | April 13, 2020

As demand for tours and activities has fallen away to almost nothing in many countries around the world, a string of brands are putting their efforts into temporarily digitizing their products. Last week saw a number of the main platforms turning their attention to providing virtual versions of tours, activities and things to do. TripAdvisor's Viator has brand launched a project called #RoamFromHome, creating over 100 "virtual experiences" that range from home cooking courses...

Holidu | September 25, 2020

Holidu, a travel tech startup, raised more than $4.6 million (€4 million) from former Booking.com CEO Kees Koolen out of his personal fund as part of a $5.8 million (€5 million) extension to its Series C round. Holidu’s signature business is a price-comparison search tool for vacation homes. The Munich-based company has raised more than $55 million to date, according to Crunchbase....

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WTTC & Trip.com | November 26, 2021

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and Trip.com Group launched 'Trending in Travel', a new report that shows the latest trends traveller behaviour and future booking patterns in the wake of COVID-19. WTTC, representing the private Travel & Tourism sector, joined forces with leading global travel service provider, Trip.com Group, and its major consumer brands Trip.com, Ctrip and Skyscanner, to analyse consumer trends shaping the recovery of the Travel &...

TRAVEL + LEISURE | April 21, 2021

Travel + Leisure, a subsidiary of Meredith Corporation, has released its annual It List of the best new hotels of the year, highlighting the 73 most impressive new and recently renovated properties around the world. The hotels on this 16th annual list, selected by the editors of Travel + Leisure, have experiences that are sure to encourage wanderlust, giving travelers even more excuses to get up and go. The It List for 2021 can be found in the May issue of Travel + Leisure. Accord...