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Don’t be a dinosaur - activities evolve to avoid extinction

By Viewpoints | February 27, 2017

Think about it for a moment - over $600 million in capital has been raised in seven years by companies... Read More

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HRS uses beacons to ease hotel check-in pain

By Linda Fox | February 27, 2017

Online hotel specialist HRS has built what it's calling smarthotel technology into its mobile... Read More

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True cost of acquisition metric a long way off for hotels

By Kevin May | February 27, 2017

There is a belief by some that hotels should be able to select their distribution channels easily. A... Read More

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Jumia Travel's aim to become the one stop shop for Africa takes flight

By Martin Cowen | February 26, 2017

Jumia Travel, one of Africa's leading online hotel booking sites, is now selling domestic,... Read More

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Are alternative payment methods mature enough for broad adoption?

By Marisa Garcia | February 24, 2017

A lot of water has passed under the Golden Gate bridge since the travel industry began to discuss the... Read More

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Flight Centre commits to digital, growth and M&A

By Martin Cowen | February 24, 2017

Flight Centre Travel Group's half-year results highlight a number of its recent investments, including... Read More

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Navitaire deal helps take Amadeus to record annual revenue in 2016

By Kevin May | February 24, 2017

Amadeus has credited its acquisition of Navitaire as contributing to a 14% upswing in revenue during... Read More

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Well-backed homestay site Stayzilla shuts down after 12 years

By Kevin May | February 23, 2017

Less than a year after trousering $13 million in investment, Stayzilla has closed the curtains on its... Read More

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Hostmaker raises $6.5 million for further growth in existing cities

By Linda Fox | February 23, 2017

Hostmaker, a business that helps Airbnb hosts manage their rentals, has raised Series A funding of... Read More

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Surf Air breaks into Europe

By Martin Cowen | February 23, 2017

Private jet subscription service Surf Air will start operating in Europe this May and will use... Read More

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