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SAP to buy Concur for $8.3 billion
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SAP to buy Concur for $8.3 billion
By Sean O'Neil | September 18, 2014
Enterprise software giant SAP will spend $8.3 billion to get its hands on corporate travel-and-expense... Read More
Startup pitch: Virgo says "book a hotel, get a free airport ride"
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Startup pitch: Virgo says "book a hotel, get a free airport ride"
By Sean O'Neil | September 18, 2014
No matter what your astrological sign is, Virgo, a new US travel service, has an offer for you: "Book... Read More
Latest analysis of digital media consumption shows mismatch of ad dollars
News / Technology
Latest analysis of digital media consumption shows mismatch of ad dollars
By Nick Vivion | September 18, 2014
American consumers continue to be engrossed in digital media - especially on social networks - yet... Read More
HomeAway expands with Expedia, listing over 100k home rentals
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HomeAway expands with Expedia, listing over 100k home rentals
By Nick Vivion | September 18, 2014
UPDATE: HomeAway clarified the commission cost of this new product, and that section has been updated.... Read More
Et voila! TripAdvisor serves up Instant Reservation for restaurants
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Et voila! TripAdvisor serves up Instant Reservation for restaurants
By Sean O'Neil | September 18, 2014
TripAdvisor's mantra is "Speed wins." So it's unsurprising that the user-generated giant has already... Read More
Mobile insights from Cleartrip: 40% traffic, 30% transactions
News / Technology
Mobile insights from Cleartrip: 40% traffic, 30% transactions
By Martin Cowen | September 18, 2014
Timing is everything - Cleartrip has released its first-ever Quarterly Insights on Mobile a few days... Read More
Russia tipped for government-backed hotel booking site
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Russia tipped for government-backed hotel booking site
By Martin Cowen | September 18, 2014
Domestic tourism in Russia could benefit from a state-backed online booking portal, although two... Read More
Startup pitch: Hotel Room Alerts surfaces hotel availability via text and e-mail
News / Online
Startup pitch: Hotel Room Alerts surfaces hotel availability via text and e-mail
By Nick Vivion | September 17, 2014
The problem is familiar to many business travelers: every hotel near  the convention's location is... Read More
Travel bookings by mobile on the rise in share and value
News / Technology
Travel bookings by mobile on the rise in share and value
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2014
Some interesting findings in a report on the increased use of mobile devices for planning and buying... Read More
Startup pitch: Travel inspiration site Villy sets forth with Harvard and MIT pedigree
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Startup pitch: Travel inspiration site Villy sets forth with Harvard and MIT pedigree
By Sean O'Neil | September 16, 2014
Another day, another travel-inspiration startup debuts. But today's new site -- Villy -- stands out... Read More
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SITA to acquire CAE's Flightscape for $500M
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SITA to acquire CAE's Flightscape for $500M
The deal will expand SITA’s airline operations software portfolio, helping carriers anticipate... Read More
Wyndham sees revenue gains from AI initiatives
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Wyndham sees revenue gains from AI initiatives
Wyndham said its voice and guest communications platforms are driving efficiency as well as revenue.... Read More