Despegar set to buy Brazilian OTA ViajaNet for circa $15m
LatAm: Online travel company Despegar has announced that it has agreed to buy Brazilian online travel agency ViajaNet for approximately $15 million.
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Koddi announces expansion and partnerships
US: Ad technology platform Koddi has announced its expansion into new channels, including partnerships with  metasearch engines Trivago and Kayak and online
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OTA Traveloka raises $250m to boost travel confidence
Asia: Jakarta-based online travel agency and app, Traveloka, has announced that it has raised $250 million to enhance its operations
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France proposes to build OTA to compete with Airbnb, Booking.com
France: The French government has announced proposals to build an OTA to compete with Booking.com and Airbnb. The website would
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Soft launch for Culture Trip OTA
UK: London-based media and content start-up Culture Trip has announced a soft launch for its OTA platform. The company, which
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Extended stay provider BridgeStreet expands offer to include vacation rental units
US: BridgeSteet has expanded its offer to business travellers to include options such as vacation rentals, hostels and hotels. The
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