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Europe "not working" for Travelzoo as deals dry up
News / Technology
Europe "not working" for Travelzoo as deals dry up
By Martin Cowen | July 28, 2017
Deals publisher Travelzoo has managed to add more members in the second quarter of the year but the... Read More
Expedia Inc. makes minority investment of $350 million in Indonesian online agency
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Expedia Inc. makes minority investment of $350 million in Indonesian online agency
By Michele McDonald | July 27, 2017
Expedia Inc. made a $350 million minority investment in Traveloka Holding Ltd., an Indonesian online... Read More
Enough of the Amazon of Travel talk, airlines can aim higher
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Enough of the Amazon of Travel talk, airlines can aim higher
By Viewpoints | July 27, 2017
Ever since ecommerce hit the airline industry’s radar, every year we’ll hear a new batch of leaders... Read More
FabHotels nabs $25 million Series B
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FabHotels nabs $25 million Series B
By Martin Cowen | July 27, 2017
FabHotels, one of India's technology-driven budget hotel franchise companies, has raised a further $25... Read More
Wholesaler launches inventory control platform for distribution clients
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Wholesaler launches inventory control platform for distribution clients
By Michele McDonald | July 27, 2017
Tourico Holidays, a wholesale travel company, launched a “first of its kind” platform designed to help... Read More
Travelport air appointment, Sabre Hospitality new boss, Travelzoo changes and more...
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Travelport air appointment, Sabre Hospitality new boss, Travelzoo changes and more...
By PhocusWire | July 26, 2017
This is a roundup of announcements related to people moves and business expansions in July 2017.... Read More
Overcoming the challenge of monitoring thousands of competitor hotel rates
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Overcoming the challenge of monitoring thousands of competitor hotel rates
By Sponsored Content | July 26, 2017
trivago Business Intelligence data has revealed that independent hotels visible on trivago have on... Read More
Didi and Softbank lead $2.5 billion round for Grab
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Didi and Softbank lead $2.5 billion round for Grab
By Martin Cowen | July 26, 2017
The taxi-app goldrush continues apace, with southeast Asia's Grab in line for a $2.5 billion... Read More
SnapTravel raises $8 million Series A
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SnapTravel raises $8 million Series A
By Martin Cowen | July 26, 2017
Toronto-based SnapTravel, which allows users to search and book hotels via Facebook Messenger and SMS,... Read More
As tours and activities industry matures, Rezdy wants to function as its GDS
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As tours and activities industry matures, Rezdy wants to function as its GDS
By Michele McDonald | July 25, 2017
A few years ago, most travelers could name one, maybe two, companies that were in the tours and... Read More
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