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Well-backed homestay site Stayzilla shuts down after 12 years
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Well-backed homestay site Stayzilla shuts down after 12 years
By Kevin May | February 23, 2017
Less than a year after trousering $13 million in investment, Stayzilla has closed the curtains on its... Read More
Hostmaker raises $6.5 million for further growth in existing cities
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Hostmaker raises $6.5 million for further growth in existing cities
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2017
Hostmaker, a business that helps Airbnb hosts manage their rentals, has raised Series A funding of... Read More
Surf Air breaks into Europe
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Surf Air breaks into Europe
By Martin Cowen | February 23, 2017
Private jet subscription service Surf Air will start operating in Europe this May and will use... Read More
Momondo was the first punch for new Priceline Group CEO - but what comes next?
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Momondo was the first punch for new Priceline Group CEO - but what comes next?
By Viewpoints | February 23, 2017
The Priceline Group’s purchase of Momondo for $550 million represents the company’s first acquisition... Read More
TravelCar earmarks €15m raise to launch at LAX and SFO
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TravelCar earmarks €15m raise to launch at LAX and SFO
By Martin Cowen | February 23, 2017
French car-sharing service TravelCar has raised €15 million, with the funding coming from automotive... Read More
Latest graduates of Travelport Labs Accelerator take to the stage for Demo Day
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Latest graduates of Travelport Labs Accelerator take to the stage for Demo Day
By Sponsored Content | February 23, 2017
The Colorado startup community crowded into an upscale facility in downtown Denver this month, excited... Read More
Ctrip expects bumper long-term growth from its international business
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Ctrip expects bumper long-term growth from its international business
By Martin Cowen | February 23, 2017
Ctrip's CEO Jane Sun has outlined the scale of its ambitions outside China following its purchase of... Read More
BridgeStreet unveils OTA for business travel community
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BridgeStreet unveils OTA for business travel community
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2017
BridgeStreet Global Hospitality says its development of an online travel agency for corporate... Read More
NIDA Rooms secures $5.6 million to grow branded hotel platform
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NIDA Rooms secures $5.6 million to grow branded hotel platform
By Kevin May | February 21, 2017
NIDA Rooms has secured a $5.6 million capital-raise to bolster its growing budget hotel platform.... Read More
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Concur opens up app centre to UK business travellers
By Linda Fox | February 21, 2017
Concur, the travel and expense system provider, has launched its App Centre in the UK. The App Centre... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More