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News / Distribution
Hilton focuses on engaging "lower level" loyalty program members
By Linda Fox | July 29, 2019
Hilton says its loyalty program Honors has some 94 million members, an increase of more than 20%... Read More
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News / Online
Influential travel sites for booking not always the big players
By Linda Fox | July 19, 2019
Online travel agents might be spending billions on marketing yet very few make the cut when it comes... Read More
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News / Startups
TravelPerk completes Series C round with an additional $60M in funding
By Linda Fox | July 18, 2019
TravelPerk has raised about $134 million in three rounds since launching in 2015.... Read More
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News / Technology
Travelport sells Travelwire brand to Dolphin Dynamics
By Linda Fox | July 17, 2019
U.K-based Dolphin Dynamics is looking to boost its presents in the Nordics through the acquisition of... Read More
In The Big Chair - Philipp Mintchin of Splyt
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Philipp Mintchin of Splyt
By Linda Fox | July 17, 2019
Splyt began in London in 2015 as a competitor to Uber, but following regulatory roadblocks, it pivoted... Read More
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News / Online
Collinson looks to double lounge platform presence across India
By Linda Fox | July 16, 2019
Collinson plans to triple its investment in India with the development of more airport lounges as well... Read More
HostNFly locks in $10M for vacation rental management platform
News / Technology
HostNFly locks in $10M for vacation rental management platform
By Kevin May | July 16, 2019
The France-based company now has more than $12.5 million overall since its launch in 2016.... Read More
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News / Online
Desires, aspirations and bucket lists - the importance of travel to Gen Z
By Linda Fox | July 15, 2019
When pitting travel against other spend choices such as homewares, clothes, technology and gadgets and... Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Damian Scokin of Despegar
By Linda Fox | July 11, 2019
Despegar was created in 1999 as one of Latin America's first online travel agencies. Based in Buenos... Read More
Authorities bare teeth on travel data breaches for second time, announce large fine for Marriott
News / Online
Authorities bare teeth on travel data breaches for second time, announce large fine for Marriott
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2019
ICO, the information authority, plans to fine Marriott International more than £99 million for the... Read More
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SITA to acquire Collins Aerospace's airport IT business
Collins Aerospace's airport IT unit provides passenger processing, baggage and airport operations... Read More
Mindtrip brings AI discovery to Norwegian destination organizations
October 15, 2026
Mindtrip brings AI discovery to Norwegian destination organizations
The partnership brings Mindtrip's travel discovery technology to “Norway by Locals,” an upcoming... Read More