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Hilton joins the Instant Booking fray on TripAdvisor

By Kevin May | January 9, 2017

Some momentum in recent weeks for TripAdvisor and its Instant Booking service - with global hotel... Read More

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Starkov's technology and marketing resolutions for hoteliers (part one)

By Viewpoints | January 6, 2017

There was an obvious and substantial emphasis on ‘book direct’ marketing strategies in 2016, with... Read More

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Is there any travel sector that Ctrip isn't investing in?

By Martin Cowen | January 6, 2017

Ctrip has taken part in a $215 million Series D funding round for Mobike, China's leading... Read More

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How to navigate the new hotel technology road-map

By Viewpoints | January 5, 2017

Did you know that "complexify" is a word? It means, not surprisingly, to make something more... Read More

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Didi moves into Latin America via stake in Brazil's 99

By Martin Cowen | January 5, 2017

China's biggest taxi app Didi is linking up with Brazil's 99, taking a stake in the business as part... Read More

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Is the UK's ad police going after dynamic pricing?

By Martin Cowen | January 4, 2017

The UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld complaints about "misleading prices" in... Read More

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What now for chatbots in travel?

By Viewpoints | January 4, 2017

2016 was the year when chatbots emerged as a new interface for consumer interaction. NB: This is a... Read More

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Study hints Middle East travellers concerned about travel tech intrusion

By Martin Cowen | January 3, 2017

Global property developer Colliers International has produced a travel tech trends report which looks... Read More

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Private accommodation travel bookings to reach $106 billion by 2018

By Kevin May | January 3, 2017

Private accommodation will account for almost a fifth of global hospitality bookings within two years... Read More

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Ctrip buys another business to service Chinese international travellers

By Viewpoints | January 3, 2017

Ctrip has bought global ground transportation provider TangRen World, solidifying its position as a... Read More

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Besty AI closes $3.75M seed round

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Tripadvisor to sell TheFork to American Express for $700M

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Loook wants to be the storytelling layer for in-destination discovery

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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth

In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

August 19, 2025

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

May 6, 2025

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