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B2B travel platform TravClan closes $4.7M pre-Series A round
B2B global travel platform TravClan has announced that it has raised $4.7m in its extended pre-Series A funding round, having raised $2.2m in July 2021 from of TheVentures and Leo Capital. The new investment was led by Hashed Emergent Fund and world-renowned angel investors. Leading angel investors in TravClan include Nick Talwar (CEO of Circle …
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Five last-minute Eid hotel deals in the UAE you can still book
Eid Al Fitr is fast approaching and the UAE is set to enjoy a multi-day vacation, with nine days off for the public sector, while most of the private sector will enjoy a five-day break. And with the weather swinging between spring and the height of summer, it might be time to enjoy one last …

Online bookings must clarify obligation to pay, says EU Supreme Court
Hotels in the online system must have “easily readable and unambiguous” booking buttons in case people are liable for charges, the European Union’s top court has said. According to a report by Court House News, a case linked to the Court of Justice of the EU by a German court has recently caused controversy. In …

Scottsdale and Washington, DC Hotel Deals for the Summer
Time to plan a visit to Scottsdale and Washington, DC. Europe and Asia are going through a new wave of COVID cases, so it’s natural to be apprehensive about international travel right now. A lot can change in a matter of weeks, so don’t worry about your summer plans just yet. And there is always …

Luxury travel platform Bear Luxe Japan signs new agreement with Saber to increase geographic reach of member hotels while creating premium experiences for travelers
SOUTHLAKE, TX, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Saber Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading provider of software and technology powering the global travel industry, today announced a new agreement with Japan-specific luxury travel platform and B2B membership portal Bear Luxe Japan, to better connect its hoteliers to global markets while creating quality experiences for travelers. Inspired …
Luxury travel platform Bear Luxe Japan signs new agreement with Saber to expand geographic reach of member hotels while creating premium experiences for travelers
SOUTHLAKE, TX, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Saber Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading provider of software and technology powering the global travel industry, today announced a new agreement with Japan-specific luxury travel platform and B2B membership portal Bear Luxe Japan, to better connect its hoteliers to global markets while creating quality experiences for travelers. Inspired …

JetSMART and Amadeus Announce Distribution Agreement via Amadeus Travel Platform
As part of the airline’s growth strategy in Latin America, JetSMART and Amadeus announced an agreement to distribute the airline’s content through the Amadeus travel platform, increasing the sales channels and distribution reach of the airline company. Through this agreement, the company will benefit from greater flexibility and purchasing options for travelers who purchase tickets …

Exclusive Milan hotel deals available for Superyacht Design Festival guests
For those joining us for the 2022 Superyacht Design Festival, a special selection of hotels with preferential rates has been made available. The following hotels will also provide additional opportunities for networking and socializing with other guests throughout the event. Organized by BOAT International with our event and supporting partners, the Superyacht Design Festival will …

Groups360 attracts $35 million and prepares to expand group travel platform
Group travel booking platform Groups360 has raised $35 million in new funding. The investment was led by Zigg Capital and included Blackstone Innovations Investments and Fir Tree Partners. US-based Group360, which launched in 2014, received a $50 million investment from Accor, Hilton, IHG and Marriott International in 2019. The company provides instant availability and booking …

Home Affairs to expand online bookings to reduce queues
The Home Office will soon expand its online booking system in a bid to reduce queues and long waiting times at its offices, Minister Aaron Motsoaledi told MPs this week. The minister was responding in writing to a question from EFF MP Paulnita Marais, who asked what steps the department had taken to address long …

NS opens online reservations for provincial campgrounds
On Tuesday, Nova Scotia opened its reservation system for half a dozen campgrounds in the southwest region, but due to high demand, the Department of Natural Resources has only opened a few of its 20 campgrounds at a time. Maddy Cox, a camping expert, says she saw several couples and campers looking for tents. “We …

AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines flight, hotel deals as Malaysia reopens borders
KUALA LUMPUR (April 5): airasia Super App users can now enjoy exclusive hotel deals specially designed for airasia Super App featuring over 100 selected hotels in Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand with at least 20% off, available for booking from now until April 8th. In a statement on Tuesday, AirAsia said users can go to the …