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Yatra users willing to spend more on trips
News / Technology
Yatra users willing to spend more on trips
By Martin Cowen | January 14, 2016
Indian OTA Yatra.com has released its winter survey which shows that Indian travellers are... Read More
Why you should never consider a travel planning startup
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Why you should never consider a travel planning startup
By Viewpoints | January 14, 2016
Having founded WorldMate and Desti (which also swallowed Plnnr), not a week goes by without me being... Read More
SavvyMob raises seed round to target millennials
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SavvyMob raises seed round to target millennials
By Linda Fox | January 14, 2016
Last-minute hotel booking service SavvyMob has confirmed seed investment led by Aarin Capital. Angel... Read More
India's hotel receptionists take more bookings than the OTAs
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India's hotel receptionists take more bookings than the OTAs
By Martin Cowen | January 13, 2016
Millward Brown research has identified walk-ins as the dominant channel for hotel bookings in India.... Read More
Groups that stay together, pay together
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Groups that stay together, pay together
By Sponsored Content | January 13, 2016
This is a special time of year for group travel. As we return to work amidst the post-festive season... Read More
Alitrip shifts focus to outbound with US agency partnerships
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Alitrip shifts focus to outbound with US agency partnerships
By Martin Cowen | January 13, 2016
Alibaba's travel brand Alitrip is building partnerships in countries where it anticipates demand from... Read More
TripAdvisor reaps benefits of Booking.com deal
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TripAdvisor reaps benefits of Booking.com deal
By Kevin May | January 12, 2016
The ink on the landmark partnership between TripAdvisor and Booking.com may only just be drying, but... Read More
If size matters, Didi crushes Uber
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If size matters, Didi crushes Uber
By Martin Cowen | January 12, 2016
The scale of Uber's challenge in China has been put into context by some official numbers released by... Read More
Dayuse opens door to Euro 15 million funding
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Dayuse opens door to Euro 15 million funding
By Linda Fox | January 12, 2016
Dayuse, a daytime hotel booking platform, has received Euro 15 million in Series A funding. Venture... Read More
Skyscanner captures new funding round of $192 million
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Skyscanner captures new funding round of $192 million
By Kevin May | January 11, 2016
Five new organisations have become investors to the tune of $192 million in Skyscanner, giving it a... Read More
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More