Mondee buys Interep for $8.9m for LatAm expansion
US / Brazil: Travel tech marketplace Mondee has acquired Brazilian B2B travel provider Interep [Interep Representações Viagens E Turismo S.A.] for $8.9 million.
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LATAM
Airbnb hires Zarife to lead strategy in South America
South America: Airbnb has announced the hiring of Fiamma Zarife as its new general manager for South America to lead the company’s strategy in the continent.
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Mexico City mayor considers stricter home-sharing regulations
Mexico: Claudia Sheinbaum, the mayor of Mexico City, is considering introducing stricter regulations on Airbnb and other home-sharing sites, just two months after the local government partnered with the global platform and UNESCO.
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Despegar boosts supply in Brazil and Mexico to compete with OTAs
LatAm: Online travel agency Despegar is looking to compete with the likes of Airbnb, Vrbo and Booking.com by rapidly adding vacation rentals in Brazil and Mexico.
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Casai and Nomah merge to create LatAm market powerhouse
LatAm: Mexican proptech startup Casai has completed its anticipated merger with São Paulo-based residential apartment company Nomah.
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Casai expands in LATAM with Getaways product
Mexico: Emerging markets hospitality brand Casai has announced the launch of its new domestic product, Getaways by Casai, and plans to
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