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Startups

Hotel and Short-Term Rental Tech Startups Raise Over $70 Million

Most of the startups that raised money last week were focused on helping hotels and short-term rentals book more guests and smooth out operations.

Hotel and Short-Term Rental Tech Startups Raise Over $70 Million

Tourism

Goa Tourism Minister On Vision to Turn Indian Beach Destination Into Digital Nomad Hub

Swapping its beaches, party, and nightlife image for a digital nomad haven, Goa's got plans beyond just sand and surf — think laptops and lattes.

Goa Tourism Minister On Vision to Turn Indian Beach Destination Into Digital Nomad Hub

Daily Lodging Report

Vietnam’s Hotels Increasingly Face Financial Difficulties

Despite a rebound in tourism, many Vietnamese hotels across the country face financial troubles and are being auctioned.

Skift Meetings

Collision Conference in Toronto to Morph Into Web Summit Vancouver 

Is Vancouver the new darling of the tech world? The provincial government is betting on it by partnering with a major conference to lure the tech community. The first of three confirmed editions is set for May 2025.

Collision Conference in Toronto to Morph Into Web Summit Vancouver 

Tourism

China Expands Visa-Waiver Program List: More Countries Added

For years, China has been the gift that kept on giving to global tourism, sending millions of its citizens to explore, shop and snap selfies worldwide. Now, it's telling global travelers, "Your turn!" And if visa hassles are a deal-breaker, the country knows that removing them can only sweeten the deal.

China Expands Visa-Waiver Program List: More Countries Added

Airline Weekly

Southwest Battles Summer Storm Elliott

Suddenly, Southwest Airlines is under attack, not by a competitor, but by an activist investor demanding big changes.

Southwest Battles Summer Storm Elliott

Daily Lodging Report

IHG Opposes Marriott’s City Express Trademark Bid

InterContinental Hotels Group is challenging Marriott International's attempt to trademark City Express by Marriott, citing potential confusion with its Holiday Inn Express brand.

Hotels

Minor Hotels CEO Has Ambitious Plans to Fill Portfolio Gaps

Minor, with 540 hotels, aims to solidify its position as a major player. Expect it to expand its portfolio by 200 hotels by 2026, possibly through some M&A.

Minor Hotels CEO Has Ambitious Plans to Fill Portfolio Gaps

Travel Technology

15 Travel Tech Acquisitions in 10 Weeks — ‘The Real Action Is Yet to Come’

Mergers and acquisitions in travel tech are heating up, and experts say it won't stop any time soon.

15 Travel Tech Acquisitions in 10 Weeks — ‘The Real Action Is Yet to Come’

Hotels

Trump Pledges No More Taxes on Tips for Hotel Workers, Others

Trump said he wants to exempt tips from taxes. While all types of tipped workers could benefit, hotel housekeepers are one of the largest groups potentially affected.

Trump Pledges No More Taxes on Tips for Hotel Workers, Others

Online Travel

Expedia Is Still Eliminating Brands. This Time It’s ebookers UK

There will clearly be more pruning to come as Expedia Group expands its One Key loyalty program to Europe, and takes hard looks at its brands and operations in countries around the world.

Expedia Is Still Eliminating Brands. This Time It’s ebookers UK