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News / Technology

VIDEO: FareHarbor on being acquired by Booking.com

By Kevin May | October 3, 2018

In what has been a transformative year for tours and activities, perhaps one development stood out more than any other. Read More

News / Distribution

Vacasa buys Oasis Collections, unseats Wyndham as top vacation rental company

By Jill Menze | October 2, 2018

Vacasa has acquired Oasis Collections, a home-share company with investment backing by Hyatt Hotels. According to Vacasa, the deal moves the Portland-based business ahead of Wyndham Vacation Rentals as... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Hotels are right to be obsessed with direct bookings

By Patrick Bosworth - Duetto | October 2, 2018

Because Airbnb, the online travel agencies and other billion-dollar third parties are waging an arms race to be the world’s biggest travel brand, hoteliers obviously want to optimize their booking... Read More

Phocuswright Conference 2018 preview Rajesh Magow

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Rajesh Magow

By PhocusWire | October 2, 2018

With responsibility for MakeMyTrip’s business strategy and operational leadership in India, Magow has helped the company become a leader in the country’s online travel industry, with more than $4... Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Pitched wants to be the Airbnb of camping

By Mitra Sorrells | October 1, 2018

Ontario-based Pitched is modeled after Airbnb – allowing Canadian property owners to rent their land to travelers looking for unique, affordable places to set up their tents. Read More

News / Startups

Ctrip adds Splyt’s global ride-hailing to its mobile app

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018

Ctrip customers can now use the online travel agency’s app to book transportation in more than 1,000 cities around the world. Read More

News / Distribution

Further expansion for OYO in China as investors commit to $1B in funding

By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018

OYO has raised $800 million with a commitment for a further $200 million via Softbank Vision Fund. Read More

Travelport tours and activities blockchain

News / Distribution

Travelport and IBM test blockchain to improve distribution and settlement for tours and activities

By Mitra Sorrells | September 26, 2018

Another travel brand is looking to gain a foothold in the booming in-destination experiences sector. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: TripAdvisor opens up about Bokun acquisition

By Kevin May | September 26, 2018

Bokun customers will get a better placement in TripAdvisor listings for tours and activities, the company has admitted for the first time. Read More

News / Technology

Leisure Pass Group brings multi-attraction technology to North America

By Jill Menze | September 25, 2018

Attraction pass provider Leisure Pass Group is opening up its custom management platform, known as Leisure Pass Operating System (LPOS), to its North American partners. Read More

Interview / Distribution

In The Big Chair - Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip

By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2018

Deep Kalra founded MakeMyTrip in 2000 in the United States to help the country’s Indian community manage its travel to and from India. It started operations within India in 2005 and now offers flights,... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Musement on being bought and being part of something bigger

By Kevin May | September 25, 2018

The recent deal that saw online travel agency for tours and activities, Musement, head the way of the TUI Group is the latest long line of deals this year. Read More

News / Online

Xola creates app marketplace for tour and activity operators

By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2018

Xola, an online booking platform for tours and activities, is consolidating apps and integrations to support online and offline customer acquisition and sales in its new Xola App Store. Read More

News / Distribution

Redeam launches new automated channel management platform for tours and activities

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2018

Redeam, a digital ticketing and redemption provider for suppliers of tours, activities and attractions, has created a new channel management platform. Read More