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VIDEO: Hilton on loyalty, millennials and digital marketing

By Mitra Sorrells | November 16, 2018

With experience at Microsoft, Capital One and Uber, Kellyn Smith Kenny joined Hilton in January as the hospitality brand’s senior vice president and chief marketing officer, overseeing strategy for its... Read More

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Hotelbeds to build out ancillary services with the acquisition of HolidayTaxis

By Linda Fox | November 15, 2018

Spain-based Hotelbeds is boosting its ancillary business through the acquisition of HolidayTaxis - a business created in the U.K. in 2002. Read More

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VIDEO: Skyscanner CEO on mobile, Ctrip and meta disruptors

By PhocusWire | November 14, 2018

In a conversation with PhocusWire editor in chief Kevin May at the 2018 Phocuswright Conference, Skyscanner CEO Bryan Dove says he believes there's a "100%" chance another company could come along and... Read More

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Sabre to acquire Farelogix in $360M deal, touts benefits to entire industry

By Linda Fox | November 14, 2018

Sabre acquires Farelogix to accelerate its next-gen distribution strategy, with claims that the NDC champion is due to bring in $40 million in revenue on an annual basis. Read More

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Price parity a major issue for European hoteliers

By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2018

Hoteliers across Europe trying to drive direct bookings on their websites are being undercut by online travel agencies that are offering lower rates for their properties. Read More

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Technically Speaking - Udi Nir of GetYourGuide

By Jill Menze | November 14, 2018

New to GetYourGuide, Udi Nir joined the Berlin company following stints at e-commerce companies including Instacart, ModCloth and eBay. Read More

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Vacasa launches multifamily unit to grow short-term rentals in urban markets

By Jill Menze | November 14, 2018

Vacasa is bringing its vacation rental business to urban markets with the launch of Vacasa Multifamily. Read More

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Lola gets crucial leap into mainstream corporate travel with Amex GBT deal

By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2018

One year after repositioning itself as a tool for corporate travel management – a pivot from its initial launch in 2016 as a consumer app - Lola.com is moving deeper into that space through a new... Read More

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Sojern raises $120M, eyes new markets, verticals

By Jill Menze | November 13, 2018

Travel tech firm Sojern has landed a funding round of $120 million to grow its business and enter new markets. Read More

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VIDEO: Booking.com on its big new focus

By Kevin May | November 12, 2018

Booking.com's entry into the world of tours and activities has been played out in a fairly low-key way over the years. Read More

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REPORT: Virtual interlining - seizing the opportunity for airlines and airports

By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018

Interlining in aviation, where passengers can connect between partner carriers, is on the cusp of significant change - and for the better. Read More

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Tiqets doubles investment in attraction booking service with new $23M round

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2018

Tiqets has received $23 million in funding putting it in top three most well-funded tours and activities startups. Read More

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Technically Speaking - Rajnish Kumar of Ixigo

By Mitra Sorrells | November 9, 2018

Ixigo CTO Rajnish Kumar co-founded the travel marketplace in 2007. The platform provides price comparison and booking for flights, hotels, trains, busses and holiday packages. Ixigo now has 90 million... Read More