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Another billion dollars for Ola, with more on the way
News / Technology
Another billion dollars for Ola, with more on the way
By Martin Cowen | October 12, 2017
India's leading mobility app Ola has raised $1.1 billion with un-named US investors taking part... Read More
Bokun makes progress with airline and tourist board partnerships
News / Distribution
Bokun makes progress with airline and tourist board partnerships
By Linda Fox | October 12, 2017
Bókun, a specialist in distribution technology for the tours and activities industry, is partnering... Read More
Withlocals' data-driven approach to private tours impresses investors
News / Distribution
Withlocals' data-driven approach to private tours impresses investors
By Martin Cowen | October 11, 2017
Withlocals.com, a Netherlands-based marketplace connecting travellers with local tour guides, has... Read More
Ctrip gets deeper into Tujia, leads $300 million Series E
News / Distribution
Ctrip gets deeper into Tujia, leads $300 million Series E
By Martin Cowen | October 10, 2017
China's Airbnb-of-sorts Tujia.com has raised another $300 million in a Series E round, led by Ctrip.... Read More
Consolidation in tours and activities as Musement acquires Triposo
News / Distribution
Consolidation in tours and activities as Musement acquires Triposo
By Linda Fox | October 10, 2017
Italy-based tours and activities company Musement has acquired travel content platform Triposo with... Read More
'Direct bookers are better in bed:' hotels huddle at the Direct Booking Summit
News
'Direct bookers are better in bed:' hotels huddle at the Direct Booking Summit
By Nick Vivion | October 9, 2017
I recently took the stage with a panel of hoteliers (and one hotelier-turned-vendor) to discuss direct... Read More
Hotelbeds completes GTA deal and lays down challenge to Expedia and Priceline
News / Distribution
Hotelbeds completes GTA deal and lays down challenge to Expedia and Priceline
By Martin Cowen | October 4, 2017
Hotelbeds Group executive chairman Joan Vila believes that the group now has the global scale to give... Read More
Otelz positions itself for global growth after $3.8 million in funding
News / Distribution
Otelz positions itself for global growth after $3.8 million in funding
By Linda Fox | September 27, 2017
Otelz.com, the Turkey-based accommodation player, has received fresh funding of $3.8 million. The... Read More
GUEST - the future of hospitality
Webinars / Technology
GUEST - the future of hospitality
By Linda Fox | September 27, 2017
GUEST is an innovation event for the hospitality sector, powered by CEHAT and ITH, and organized by... Read More
Trivago acquires Tripl for personalisation drive
News / Distribution
Trivago acquires Tripl for personalisation drive
By Linda Fox | September 26, 2017
Trivago has acquired Tripl for an undisclosed sum. According to a statement Hamburg-based Tripl has... Read More
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Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
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Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
Travel startup funding rounds were elusive in Q3, while acquisitions were more abundant.... Read More