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GoEuro launches global expansion, unveils new company name

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2019

GoEuro is preparing to expand to South America, Asia and the United States with a new name: Omio. Read More

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Shiji continues buying spree with acquisition of visual distribution platform Ice Portal

By Jill Menze | February 14, 2019

To help its hotel clients curate and distribute visual content, Shiji Group has acquired Ice Portal. Read More

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TripAdvisor credits “reinvigorated” hotel segment, sees growth in experiences and restaurants during 2018

By Mitra Sorrells | February 13, 2019

TripAdvisor reports improved hotel segment profitability and growing experiences and restaurants for 2018 financial results. Read More

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WEBINAR REPLAY! Going beyond NDC: A Q&A with Sabre and partners

By Kevin May | February 12, 2019

Join Sabre and our industry-leading airline and agency partners as we discuss how we’re implementing NDC solutions in our organizations and collaborating across segments and regions to ensure collective... Read More

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Sabre bullish for the year ahead, rounds out 2018 with revenue close to $4BN

By Linda Fox | February 12, 2019

Sabre says it's confident of growth in revenue for 2019 as it announces 2018 full-year figures. Read More

News / Online

Travel websites losing billions as shoppers abandon purchases

By Linda Fox | February 11, 2019

An eye-watering estimate of $2.4 billion was lost in online revenue on websites during the fourth quarter of 2018. Read More

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China, part 2: A conversation with Ctrip founder James Liang

By Mitra Sorrells | February 11, 2019

For part two of our China theme month, we talk to Ctrip co-founder and chairman James Liang about the company's growth and future plans. Read More

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Expedia reports double-digit growth in key metrics in 2018, continues international push

By Mitra Sorrells | February 8, 2019

Expedia Group turned in strong figures for 2018 as it looks to continuing strengthening its product in new international markets. Read More

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Qantas unveils NDC-led booking channel for agents, hints at fees down the road

By Linda Fox | February 7, 2019

Qantas will introduce an agency booking channel from August this year providing its "widest range of fares." Read More

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Can OYO capture the unbranded hotel market in the U.S. and Europe?

By Mitra Sorrells | February 7, 2019

OYO Hotels & Homes is expanding again, debuting in the United States and ramping up operations in Europe. Read More

News / Online

Online travel agencies under spotlight from regulators and academics over hotel strategies

By Kevin May | February 6, 2019

Booking.com and Expedia agree to cooperate with a set of guidelines regarding the portrayal of discounts, availability and influence of commissions on rankings. Read More

News / Startups

2nd Address raises $10M for long-term rental platform for business travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2019

2nd Address, an Airbnb-style platform for business travelers, has raised $10 million to expand. Read More

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As competition diversifies, Booking.com remains top hotel channel

By Jill Menze | February 6, 2019

When it comes to bringing in booking revenue to hotels, Booking.com remains the channel on top - though new players are entering the space. Read More

News / Technology

Pegasus and Travel Tripper agree to merge in hotel tech wrap-up

By Kevin May | February 6, 2019

Accel-KKR is putting a "substantial" investment into the merger - bringing together the 11-year-old Travel Tripper with one of the pioneers of the hotel CRS. Read More