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Revolut ‘super app’ could “threaten leading travel brands’ profitability”
Reading Time: 2 minutesWorldwide: Fintech Revolut’s new super app – ‘Stays’ – could threaten the profitability of leading travel brands across Europe and the USA, says data analytics and consulting firm, GlobalData. The company notes that the app has overtaken leading brands in the move towards end-to-end booking solutions, which comes right at home with travel-hungry customers looking for deals […]
Airbnb introduces wifi speed test tool on mobile app
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Airbnb has introduced a new tool on its mobile app which will allow hosts to test and list their home’s wifi speed on listings, as a nod to the burgeoning work-from-anywhere phenomenon. With many travellers not just renting on Airbnb for short getaways but for remote working purposes, a fast and reliable internet connection […]
Bob W to mark debut in Spain with Madrid opening
Reading Time: 2 minutesSpain: Northern European designer short-stay apartment operator Bob W has announced its expansion into Spain with a new property opening in Madrid in September. The Helsinki-based tech-driven hospitality provider, which aims to offer a “smarter alternative to hotels and short-stay rentals”, will mark its debut in Spain with a property opening in the spirited Chueca district in the Spanish […]