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Travel startup funding and M&A activity in Q1 2024

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Airbnb calls for STR policies for renters
By D.J. Catron April 16, 2024
Airbnb announced plans to work with local governments in support of short-term rental rules that will allow renters to earn extra income by sharing their home.   Read More
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Exoticca secures €4M for further expansion
By D.J. Catron April 16, 2024
Exoticca CEO Pere Vallés said the funding would help the company’s expansion in Latin America. Read More
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Trip.com Group’s Trip.Biz launches business travel booking app
By Morgan Hines April 15, 2024
Trip.Biz, a digital travel management company, aims to revolutionize the organization of business travel.... Read More
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Scandinavian airline market excels, but risks remain
By Phocuswright Research April 15, 2024
The outlook in the Scandinavia travel market through 2027 is positive, with double-digit growth expected each year, but there are many factors that threaten a sustained recovery.... Read More
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CharitableBookings.com raises £5M
By D.J. Catron April 12, 2024
After raising the funds from angel investors, the booking platform seeks to generate more donations for charities through travel bookings made by its members.  ... Read More
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DerbySoft acquires travel trade marketplace PKFare
By D.J. Catron April 11, 2024
The companies will share selected corporate functions and technology resources while upholding independent business operations.  ... Read More


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Delta prepares to launch NDC solution “anchored around servicing”
Next week Delta will reveal the technology companies it is working with that are helping to create its... Read more
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Satisfi Labs merges with Broadw.ai to boost live events offering
Satisfi Labs said the move would boost its presence in the live events space as well as demonstrate... Read more
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ATPCO takes next step to enable more dynamic offer creation for airlines
ATPCO's new "Product Catalogue" is an electronic record of all products and services offered by an... Read more
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How airlines are thinking about technology investment in 2024
A study from Amadeus reveals 64% of airlines are expecting to spend more on technology in 2024, with... Read more
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Chinese travelers increasingly using apps, social media for trip planning, led by Gen Z women
China Trading Desk’s quarterly Travel Sentiment Survey finds Chinese travelers are increasingly... Read more
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