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Bokun makes progress with airline and tourist board partnerships
News / Distribution
Bokun makes progress with airline and tourist board partnerships
By Linda Fox | October 12, 2017
Bókun, a specialist in distribution technology for the tours and activities industry, is partnering... Read More
How Hilton sees digital today and in the hotel of the future
News / Technology
How Hilton sees digital today and in the hotel of the future
By Rosalind Mullen | October 12, 2017
Imagine walking into a hotel room where your favourite TV shows, air-temperature and other preferences... Read More
Blurred lines in the Digital Age make for a better user experience
News / Distribution
Blurred lines in the Digital Age make for a better user experience
By Viewpoints | October 11, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Richard Harris, CEO and Co-Founder of Intent Media.Opinions and views... Read More
Withlocals' data-driven approach to private tours impresses investors
News / Distribution
Withlocals' data-driven approach to private tours impresses investors
By Martin Cowen | October 11, 2017
Withlocals.com, a Netherlands-based marketplace connecting travellers with local tour guides, has... Read More
Opening the way - technology should make travel accessible from the start
News / Technology
Opening the way - technology should make travel accessible from the start
By Marisa Garcia | October 11, 2017
Amadeus has published ‘Voyage of Discovery,’ an in-depth report on accessibility in travel with... Read More
Lola, not just any old business bot
News / Technology
Lola, not just any old business bot
By Pamela Whitby | October 10, 2017
Lola, the AI-human powered app and brainchild of former Kayak co-founder Paul English, has pivoted to... Read More
How the journey of 1,000 miles or more grates on business travellers’ nerves
News / Technology
How the journey of 1,000 miles or more grates on business travellers’ nerves
By Marisa Garcia | October 10, 2017
The journey may be part of the adventure for leisure travelers, but around 60% of business travelers... Read More
Ctrip gets deeper into Tujia, leads $300 million Series E
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Ctrip gets deeper into Tujia, leads $300 million Series E
By Martin Cowen | October 10, 2017
China's Airbnb-of-sorts Tujia.com has raised another $300 million in a Series E round, led by Ctrip.... Read More
Lufthansa invests in blockchain via partnership with Winding Tree
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Lufthansa invests in blockchain via partnership with Winding Tree
By Marisa Garcia | October 10, 2017
Lufthansa has announced a partnership with Winding Tree, a specialist in blockchain-based B2B travel... Read More
Consolidation in tours and activities as Musement acquires Triposo
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Consolidation in tours and activities as Musement acquires Triposo
By Linda Fox | October 10, 2017
Italy-based tours and activities company Musement has acquired travel content platform Triposo with... Read More
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