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Lyft and Didi confirm investment, launch Rides Everywhere partnership

By Martin Cowen | September 17, 2015

Users of China's biggest-by-far taxi app Didi Kuaidi will be able to use the app to book a Lyft ride... Read More

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Regulator closes hotel booking probe, claims not a high priority

By Kevin May | September 17, 2015

A British competition watchdog has dropped an investigation into hotel booking rate discount, claiming... Read More

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Hey, travel managers: Groupize launches tool for small groups and meetings

By Sean O'Neil | September 17, 2015

Phone and email are still the preferred tools of most personal assistants (PAs) and sales executives... Read More

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US watchdog approves Expedia merger with Orbitz

By Sean O'Neil | September 16, 2015

Expedia Inc’s $1.3 billion deal to take over Orbitz Worldwide has received approval from the US... Read More

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Q&A with new DHISCO CEO Toni Portmann, on taking Pegasus beyond the hotel switch

By Sean O'Neil | September 16, 2015

Late last year, Toni Portmann took on the challenge of being a turnaround artist for Pegasus... Read More

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Online travel agencies leave hotels at the door when it comes to mobile booking

By Linda Fox | September 16, 2015

Consumers are opting to book hotels via online travel agencies rather than direct with suppliers when... Read More

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Gatwick Airport - a distribution disruptor?

By Martin Cowen | September 15, 2015

"World-first" is an overused phrase in travel technology, but Gatwick Airport, of all places, has made... Read More

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Ancillary revenue, or should that be merchandising? Who cares, it's on the up

By Linda Fox | September 15, 2015

The latest airline ancillary revenue tome is out and yes, you guessed it, airlines continue to see... Read More

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Priceline Group's studied approach to China

By Viewpoints | September 14, 2015

Priceline Group now has over 500 employees based in China, 10 offices across the country with another... Read More

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How to stop mobile booking abandonment

By Viewpoints | September 14, 2015

As long as you are selling something that your target market wants, it should be easy for a consumer... Read More

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