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Haptik raises Series B for mobile concierge push
News / Technology
Haptik raises Series B for mobile concierge push
By Linda Fox | April 6, 2016
Another day, another concierge app comes to light. This time it's Haptik, which has just raised a... Read More
The direct bookings challenge to travel managers grows, as hotels lure business travelers
News / Distribution
The direct bookings challenge to travel managers grows, as hotels lure business travelers
By Viewpoints | April 6, 2016
As companies worldwide grapple with the rise of direct booking, suppliers are accelerating this... Read More
Online travel fraud is fraud, it's not the fault of online or travel
News / Distribution
Online travel fraud is fraud, it's not the fault of online or travel
By Martin Cowen | April 6, 2016
The British association of travel agencies' latest fraud report has done the rounds in the UK... Read More
Travelport acquires Galileo Japan
News / Distribution
Travelport acquires Galileo Japan
By Sean O'Neil | April 5, 2016
Travelport has acquired one of its distributors, Galileo Japan, from a consortium of airlines. The... Read More
Cox & Kings sells LateRooms for £20m
News / Distribution
Cox & Kings sells LateRooms for £20m
By Martin Cowen | April 5, 2016
Indian-based tour operator Cox and Kings (C&K) has sold LateRooms.com for £20 million, less than six... Read More
AccorHotels spends big on home rentals with Euro 148 million onefinestay deal
News / Distribution
AccorHotels spends big on home rentals with Euro 148 million onefinestay deal
By Martin Cowen | April 4, 2016
AccorHotels has bought upmarket home rentals business onefinestay for Euro 148 million (£117 million)... Read More
Alaska Air buys Virgin America, in a merger of airline tech innovators
News / Technology
Alaska Air buys Virgin America, in a merger of airline tech innovators
By Sean O'Neil | April 4, 2016
Alaska Air Group said today it will acquire Virgin America for $2.6 billion in cash. The deal has an... Read More
Hotelbeds sale on track says TUI, three times in one statement
News / Distribution
Hotelbeds sale on track says TUI, three times in one statement
By Martin Cowen | April 4, 2016
TUI Group's pre-close update issued last week talks up the total transaction volume (TTV) and room... Read More
Airlines should datamine app store reviews to identify user concerns
News / Technology
Airlines should datamine app store reviews to identify user concerns
By Viewpoints | April 1, 2016
Airlines are always talking up the awesomeness of their apps, but sometimes that self-confidence sits... Read More
Bangkok Airways renews Travelport, Etihad content with Amadeus, and more...
News / Distribution
Bangkok Airways renews Travelport, Etihad content with Amadeus, and more...
By PhocusWire | March 31, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and... Read More
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