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Hipcamp doubles listings to simplify camping bookings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS: Camping platform Hipcamp has launched a major expansion, doubling its site listings to streamline the booking process for campers and drive new business to campground operators across the United States.
OpenAI unveils AI agent Operator to book travel
Reading Time: 3 minutesUS: OpenAI has officially unveiled one of its first AI agents called Operator, a system that can use its own browser to make travel reservations, fill out forms, order groceries and even create memes.
Hipcamp buys BookOutdoors to expand offering
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Outdoor stays booking platform Hipcamp has acquired BookOutdoors, an online travel booking platform for campgrounds, RV parks, cabins and glamping resorts.
IHM’s ones to watch in the year ahead
Reading Time: 15 minutesWorldwide: The editorial team at International Hospitality Media [IHM] has created a list of 20 influential leaders across travel, hospitality and real estate who they believe have a big 12 months ahead of them.
Hipcamp launches in the UK and finalises Cool Camping acquisition
Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: San Francisco-based outdoor stays booking platform Hipcamp has announced the acquisition of London-based Tripadee Ltd and the full integration of its Cool Camping brand.
Hipcamp expands into Canada with Pitched partnership
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Online marketplace Hipcamp, which claims to be “the world’s largest provider of outdoor stays”, has announced its launch in Canada by partnering with Canadian camping startup Pitched. Effective immediately, travellers will be able to choose from hundreds of tent camping, cabin, glamping, RV park, and treehouse listings throughout the country. More than 600 Canadian hosts […]
Hipcamp closes $57m Series C funding round
Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Online marketplace startup Hipcamp, which offers outdoor stays and camping experiences in rural areas, has closed a $57 million Series C funding round, taking its internal value to more than $300 million, over double the valuation it reached in its last round in 2019. New investors participating in the round include Index Ventures and […]