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MakeMyTrip planning to make trip planning engaging

By Martin Cowen | May 18, 2015

Indian OTA MakeMyTrip has bought an 18% stake in www.inspirock.com, "an online planning tool for... Read More

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Priceline acquires PriceMatch, adds revenue management to hotel tech arsenal [UPDATED]

By Kevin May | May 15, 2015

UPDATE: We have now learned that PriceMatch did not take the $9 million funding round in February this... Read More

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Startup pitch: DUFL wants to become your location-agnostic virtual suitcase

By Nick Vivion | May 15, 2015

It's rare that a travel startup comes out with a wholly unique concept, so its exciting when a... Read More

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The fight for hotel bookings - direct vs online travel agencies

By Viewpoints | May 15, 2015

If I were to look at the world through the lens of Expedia and Booking.com, I would probably argue... Read More

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Sabre presser on Abacus: More details on $411M deal

By Sean O'Neil | May 14, 2015

Sabre held a conference call with investors and the media to give details on its $411 million... Read More

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Europe declares war on scary Google

By Pamela Whitby | May 14, 2015

In a game of word association on the closing day of EyeforTravel’s European Travel Distribution Summit... Read More

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TUI looks to one brand future, puts LateRooms up for sale

By Linda Fox | May 14, 2015

A busy day for TUI Group yesterday as it unveiled half-year results as well as setting out its... Read More

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Ctrip sees transport growing faster than hotels

By Martin Cowen | May 14, 2015

Chinese OTA Ctrip has reported a strong start to the year, with air, train and bus ticket volumes... Read More

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Level.Travel gets funding for more features and mobile services

By Linda Fox | May 14, 2015

Russia-based online packages specialist Level.Travel has confirmed funding of US$600,000 from local... Read More

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Sabre confirms $411 million Abacus takeover [ANALYSIS]

By Sean O'Neil | May 14, 2015

Sabre has announced that it is taking full ownership of Abacus International at a cost of $411... Read More

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