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Ctrip adds tours and activities inventory to Trip.com

By Jill Menze | August 21, 2018

Ctrip is bringing tours and activities to more customers by adding its Things to Do product to Trip.com. Read More

News / Startups

Car-share service Getaround nails $300M funding round

By Mitra Sorrells | August 21, 2018

Getaround, a platform that provides instant and keyless carsharing, has secured $300 million in a Series D financing round led by SoftBank, with participation from Toyota Motor Corporation. Read More

News / Technology

ATPCO gets real-time air ticket filing go-ahead

By Kevin May | August 20, 2018

Global aviation fare registration platform ATPCO will use the recent award of a technology patent to redevelop its pricing calculation system. Read More

Interview / Online

STARTUP STAGE: WhyHotel turns luxury apartment buildings into pop-up hotels

By Mitra Sorrells | August 20, 2018

WhyHotel transforms unoccupied apartment units in brand-new luxury buildings into temporary hotel rooms. The pop-up hotels employ 24/7 on-site staff with the intention of giving guests the "like-home"... Read More

Opinion / Online

The secret to direct bookings? Consider hotel website conversion rates

By Max Starkov | August 17, 2018

A key imperative for hoteliers in 2018 is preventing travel planners from becoming distracted by digital noise and serving them content at the correct time in order to convert them into bookings. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How the flywheel of innovation is propelling business travel forward

By Rob Greyber - Egencia | August 15, 2018

We are on the cusp of a new era in business travel. Advances in technology are driving us forward at breakneck speed. The industry is rife with new - but lately struggling - startups: online booking... Read More

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Wegogo aims for fair-share travel platform, alternative to web agency dominance

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018

In the midst of growth plans, Wegogo is forging ahead with the introduction of blockchain-based tech and the creation of its cryptocurrency known as WeGold. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Has Airbnb booked its place at the top of the accommodation hierarchy?

By Lucia Juliano - Harris Interactive | August 14, 2018

Airbnb celebrates its 10th birthday this year - a decade after its founders first rented out an air mattress in their living room to help pay the rent. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Vacaryx ticks high-touch and blockchain boxes for rental platform

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018

Vacaryx is a vacation rental platform that aims to add transparency to the booking process by facilitating communication between hosts and guests. Read More

News / Distribution

Dnata acquires German tour operator Tropo

By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2018

Dnata, a Dubai-based provider of ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering services for 300 airline customers in six continents, has acquired German tour operator Tropo. Read More

News / Startups

Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 2: Front line tips from the founders

By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2018

For the second piece in our series on startups, we go to the front lines to gather insights from three startup founders. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B

By Jill Menze | August 10, 2018

As speculated last week, Amadeus is buying hotel technology provider TravelClick in a $1.52 billion deal. Read More

News / Startups

Handiscover raises $700,000 to expand accessible accommodations platform

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2018

Handiscover, a startup to help people find and book accessible hotel rooms and rental properties, has raised $700,000 in new funding. Read More

News / Distribution

QOTW: Something about doing business like - and with - locals

By PhocusWire | August 10, 2018

Quote from Max Starkov, president and CEO of HEBS Digital, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Technology

The most influential names in travel are coming - will you be there?

By PhocusWire | August 9, 2018

Join nearly 2,000 decision makers and C-level executives from global travel, tourism and hospitality companies at this year’s Phocuswright Conference, Nov. 13 to 15 in Los Angeles. Register now to save... Read More

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