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News / Technology

Hotelchamp creates AI “Autopilot” to personalize hotel websites

By Mitra Sorrells | December 6, 2018

Hotelchamp, an Amsterdam-based startup that provides technology to drive direct bookings on hotel websites, is launching a new product to automate a personalized user experience. Read More

News / Online

A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Travel marketing

By Mitra Sorrells | December 5, 2018

As we look ahead to 2019, we asked MMGY Global CEO Clayton Reid to share thoughts on the future of travel and what lies ahead for marketing and advertising strategies, the growing influence of Google... Read More

News / Distribution

Following its bike dream, Lyft plans to invest $100M in New York bikeshare scheme

By Linda Fox | December 5, 2018

Lyft has complicated its acquisition of bikeshare company Motivate and plans to invest $100 million to expand in New York City. Read More

News / Startups

SnapTravel adds $13.2M to develop its text- and voice-based travel assistant

By Mitra Sorrells | December 5, 2018

Toronto-based SnapTravel has closed a $21.2 million Series A funding round, adding $13.2 million in new investments to its initial raise of $8 million in July 2017. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Amid hotel distribution wars, Google will be the last site standing

By Marco Benvenuti - Duetto | December 4, 2018

In an ideal situation for hotels, travelers looking for overnight accommodations would just come directly to them - by walking into the lobby, calling a 1‐800 number or visiting the hotel’s... Read More

News / Distribution

Tours and activities provider Guiddoo raises $800,000 to expand operations and products

By Jill Menze | December 4, 2018

Indian in-destination experiences provider Guiddoo has raised $800,000 in pre-Series A funding. Read More

News / Startups

Homerez raises €6M, aims to become European leader in vacation rental services

By Mitra Sorrells | December 4, 2018

Paris-based vacation rental management startup Homerez has raised €6 million to accelerate its growth and develop new services for homeowners. Read More

News / Technology

Study indicates move away from direct booking among business travelers

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2018

Business travelers in Europe are moving away from direct booking channels, according to new research. Read More

Interview / Technology

Technically Speaking - Katri Harra-Salonen of Finnair

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2018

Katri Harra-Salonen is a seasoned digital transformation exec, joining Finnair in March 2016 at its first chief digital officer. She previously ran Umbrella Strategic Advisory and Fjord, a business arm... Read More

News / Distribution

WEBINAR REPLAY! Making travel better by connecting the unconnected

By PhocusWire | December 1, 2018

Learn about a revolution in aviation interlining in this webinar provided by Kiwi.com and PhocusWire. Read More

Interview / Technology

Technically Speaking - Matt Minetola of Travelport

By Mitra Sorrells | November 30, 2018

Matt Minetola joined Travelport in 2014, bringing more than 30 years of experience in hardware, software and banking industries including 14 years at HP. Read More