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Golden Week getaway, Meituan's HK listing, Alibaba's hotel robot and more China news and trends

By PhocusWire | September 30, 2018

Around seven million Chinese are expected to travel abroad during the Golden Week, Meituan was listed... Read More

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Airbnb adds boutique hotels in Thailand via local trade partnership

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2018

Airbnb partners with local trade association in Thailand to add boutique properties... Read More

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Business travel moves to greater flexibility as a new age emerges

By PhocusWire | September 27, 2018

Is there a segment of the travel industry that is said to be constant state of flux more than business... Read More

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Ride-sharing service Shohoz looks to further on-demand services after $15M investment

By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018

With funding of $15 million, Bangladesh-based Shohoz is looking to extend beyond ground transportation... Read More

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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

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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

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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... Read More

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Tours and activities providers bring experiences to Google search and maps

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018

Ticketing platform Tiqets has partnered with Google to supply museum and attraction passes via maps... Read More

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Why hotels should take cues from home-sharing, stop "obsession with direct booking"

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018

Though traditional hotel operators have been beleaguered by the march of brands such as Airbnb, they... Read More

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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... Read More

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