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TripAdvisor scraps bookings for hundreds of attractions featuring animals

By Kevin May | October 11, 2016

After months of discussions with lobbying groups, TripAdvisor will stop selling tickets for... Read More

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Mobile app startups: Firef.ly, YouGoTo, Hinterlands

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2016

This is a regular roundup of some of the latest mobile application startup launches in travel covering... Read More

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Accommodation rental websites see massive jump in traffic, driven by social media

By Kevin May | October 11, 2016

Whoever said social media is a low-level contributor to a travel brand's online traffic? Not execs at... Read More

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It's travel distribution Jim, but not as we know it

By Linda Fox | October 10, 2016

Amadeus has pinpointed four areas where it sees the most change in the travel industry and travel... Read More

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Startup pitch - ShareACamper sets up peer-to-peer platform for motorhome rentals

By Martin Cowen | October 10, 2016

The motorhomes industry could easily have a seat at the top table of independent travel - the "hotel... Read More

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Ryanair launches new accommodation service, powered by many (including an old enemy)

By Kevin May | October 10, 2016

European low-cost giant Ryanair is gradually introducing a new accommodation platform, taking its... Read More

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HappyCar drives away with €2.6 million in funding for car rental search

By Kevin May | October 7, 2016

Car rental metasearch brand HappyCar has captured €2.6 million in funding a string of European venture... Read More

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Today's hotel apps fall short, but their time will come

By Viewpoints | October 7, 2016

Simply put, the convergence of mobile apps and tourism just makes sense on so many levels, and the... Read More

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Smart Destinations and the Go City Card sold to Big Bus Tours

By Kevin May | October 6, 2016

Big Bus Tours has snapped up the creator of the Go City Card, Smart Destinations, in a bid to grab a... Read More

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Lessons to be learnt from LeisureLink

By Viewpoints | October 6, 2016

It is discouraging and unfortunate that the failure of LeisureLink will leave some consumers and... Read More

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