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How one European company is quietly building its (hotel tech) empire

By Simone Puorto | May 14, 2018

A few weeks ago Zucchetti, a company providing software and hardware for the hospitality industry... Read More

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Hotel direct distribution benefits "debunked"

By Kevin May | May 10, 2018

"No measurable impact" is the headline-grabbing finding from a study looking at whether direct... Read More

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Booking Holdings homes in on the long run

By Martin Cowen | May 10, 2018

Booking Holdings' first quarter results include, as you'd expect, some pretty big numbers - such as... Read More

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It's the end of search as we know it (and I feel fine)

By Simone Puorto | May 10, 2018

Over the years, online hotel bookings have increased dramatically: according to Statista, last year... Read More

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Trivago buys TripHappy to further boost hotel search experience

By Linda Fox | May 9, 2018

Trivago has made its second acquisition in less than a year with US-based TripHappy, with no terms of... Read More

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TripAdvisor encouraged by 2018 start, boosted by attractions and restaurants

By Linda Fox | May 9, 2018

TripAdvisor's share price was up 20% after its earnings for the first quarter of 2018 came in ahead of... Read More

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Over 100,000 companies managing vacation rental sector

By Kevin May | May 9, 2018

Proof that vacation rentals are a huge segment of the industry is confirmed with analysis showing... Read More

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TUI Group nears online tipping point, updates on tours and activities

By Martin Cowen | May 9, 2018

European travel giant TUI Group is integrating its "destination experiences" business into its global... Read More

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Fraudulent hotel bookings hit $5.2 billion in 2017

By Mitra Sorrells | May 8, 2018

The American Hotel & Lodging Association says consumers paid $5.2 billion in fraudulent and misleading... Read More

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Dreamlines nabs $55 million Series E, brings new investor on board

By Martin Cowen | May 8, 2018

Dreamlines, a OTA based in Germany specialising in cruise, has secured a $55 million Series E funding... Read More

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