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Community travel platform WanderOn raises $5.9M to scale globally
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Community travel platform WanderOn raises $5.9M to scale globally
By Morgan Hines January 22, 2026
 Based in Gurugram, India, and founded in 2017, WanderOn focuses on experiential, community-first travel meant to appeal to younger generations. Read More
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UK-based Snaptrip Group completes 2 acqusitions
By Abby Crotty January 22, 2026
The company added My Boutique Hotel and Staycato, which includes the Simply Sea Views and Dog Friendly Retreats brands, to its portfolio.... Read More
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MakeMyTrip reports profit growth, spike in ancillary sales in Q3
By Abby Crotty January 21, 2026
The OTA saw significant growth in its "other" segment, which includes ancillaries, with the adjusted margin up 45.5% year over year.... Read More
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Agent advantage: Who’s booking with travel advisors?
By Phocuswright Research January 21, 2026
Although U.S. travelers overall are showing heightened price sensitivity, advisors are leveraging different tactics to appeal to more budget-conscious customers.... Read More
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Gobi invests in Bangladesh-based B2B travel commerce platform Jatri
By Morgan Hines January 20, 2026
Jatri said the fresh capital will support product innovation, expand its MENA ecosystem and grow partnerships.... Read More

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