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Lola nearly doubles funding with $37M capital injection

By Mitra Sorrells | March 26, 2019

The corporate travel management platform will use the Series C funding to double its headcount and further develop its technology. Read More

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REPORT: The reality of modern airline retail - when the sky isn't the limit

By PhocusWire | March 26, 2019

In this white paper, carried out in partnership with PROS, we look at the various stages of airlines in their journey to modern retailing and how they are addressing the challenges. Read More

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Rate parity issues continue to challenge hotels in key markets

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019

OTA Insight's Annual Hotel Parity Review shows independent hotels and local chains are more likely to suffer losses from rate parity issues. Read More

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VIDEO: Why operators should still have a voice in tours and activities

By Kevin May | March 25, 2019

Macro trends in tours and activities have created challenges and opportunities for those at the sharp end of the industry: those that provide a tour or activity and operators of attractions. Read More

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Ground innovation, part 4: Getting onboard the rail (r)evolution

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019

In the final part of our series on ground transportation, we look at the development of rail technology and distribution. Read More

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In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Norbert Stiekema

By PhocusWire | March 25, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Costa Crociere chief strategy and digital... Read More

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Japan Airlines and Travelport unite to create domestic distribution platform

By Kevin May | March 22, 2019

Travelport will form a joint venture with Japan Airlines to take over the running of the former global distribution system known as Axess. Read More

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Guesty leads short-term rental software race with $35M raise

By Jill Menze | March 21, 2019

The property management platform’s funding now totals $60 million - the highest of any other software in the short-term rental space, according to the company. Read More

News / Startups

The Plum Guide nabs £14M to expand curated vacation rentals platform to more cities

By Jill Menze | March 21, 2019

The "Michelin Guide for vacation rentals" plans to have 12,000 verified homes across its network by the end of 2019. Read More

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Accommodation providers want brand "hijacking" on Google to be made illegal

By Linda Fox | March 19, 2019

The Bed and Breakfast Association is supporting a petition to make bidding by OTAs on a B&B or hotel’s name on search engines illegal. Read More

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VIDEO: Personalization and its impact on hotels - past, present and future

By Kevin May | March 19, 2019

The road to personalization in travel has been a slow one, and now, it seems, with technology and 24/7 connections with guests, the opportunity is even greater. Read More

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with ... Henrik Kjellberg

By PhocusWire | March 19, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Awaze CEO Henrik Kjellberg. Read More

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Changes in consumer booking patterns reshape distribution strategies for hoteliers

By Diane Merlino | March 18, 2019

As hoteliers grapple with implementing diverse distribution strategies, emerging trends around channel development and how consumers interact with direct and indirect channels are adding new dimensions... Read More

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Mysterious algorithms and higher rankings top tour and activity issues

By Linda Fox | March 18, 2019

Online travel giants bidding on branded keywords, the value provided by OTAs and the quirks of ranking algorithms are all contentious issues. Read More

Ground transportation part 3 autonomous vehicles

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Ground innovation, part 3: A driverless future in travel and tourism

By Mitra Sorrells | March 18, 2019

In the third part of our series on ground transportation we consider the impact of autonomous vehicles on the travel industry. Read More

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