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Wegogo aims for fair-share travel platform, alternative to web agency dominance
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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Has Airbnb booked its place at the top of the accommodation hierarchy?
By Lucia Juliano - Harris Interactive
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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.
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STARTUP STAGE: Vacaryx ticks high-touch and blockchain boxes for rental platform
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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Dnata acquires German tour operator Tropo
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 2: Front line tips from the founders
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B
By Jill Menze
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August 10, 2018
As speculated last week, Amadeus is buying hotel technology provider TravelClick in a $1.52 billion deal.
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Handiscover raises $700,000 to expand accessible accommodations platform
By Mitra Sorrells
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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.
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QOTW: Something about doing business like - and with - locals
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August 10, 2018
Quote from Max Starkov, president and CEO of HEBS Digital, in an article on PhocusWire this week.
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The most influential names in travel are coming - will you be there?
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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...
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As travel distribution evolves, Amadeus looks at its own approach
By Linda Fox
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August 9, 2018
Amadeus is building out its Live Travel Space platform to keep itself and its customers at pace with the evolving consumer landscape.
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Booking Holdings closely monitoring paid channels as it builds direct strategy
By Linda Fox
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August 9, 2018
Following the release of its Q2 financials, Booking Holdings says it's continuing its strategy of building its direct business as well as a wider travel offering.
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Why offering local tours and activities is a huge revenue opportunity for hotels
By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital
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August 9, 2018
Local tours and activities are a multibillion-dollar business, and hoteliers are uniquely positioned to offer experiences and work closely with fellow local business operators.
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Booking Holdings establishing hub in Manchester to grow ground transport division
By Linda Fox
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August 8, 2018
As part of its experiences push, Booking Holdings is setting up a hub in Manchester, U.K., for its ground transportation division.
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Travel management giants sign up to Amadeus NDC-X program
By Linda Fox
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August 8, 2018
American Express Global Business Travel and Carlson Wagonlit Travel are partners for NDC pilots with both Amadeus and Sabre.
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Sabre announces first tranche of partners for its NDC program
By Linda Fox
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August 7, 2018
Sabre says it has formed strategic relationships with American Airlines and a number of large travel management companies as part of its developments around NDC.
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