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Lufthansa hits back after being reported to US regulator over surcharge discussion
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Lufthansa hits back after being reported to US regulator over surcharge discussion
By Kevin May | June 9, 2016
Three senators have urged US authorities to investigate "potential anti-competitive implications" of... Read More
Ryanair and Booking.com end deal ahead of new Rooms service launch
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Ryanair and Booking.com end deal ahead of new Rooms service launch
By Kevin May | June 9, 2016
Booking.com will no longer power the accommodation platform of the Ryanair website from the end of... Read More
Travelperk raises $7 million in Series A, looks to global growth
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Travelperk raises $7 million in Series A, looks to global growth
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2016
Business-travel startup Travelperk has raised $7m in Series A funding led by Spark Capital. The... Read More
Dazed and confused by another Millennials survey [UPDATED]
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Dazed and confused by another Millennials survey [UPDATED]
By Martin Cowen | June 9, 2016
Another day, another survey about Millennials. And for travel businesses looking to target people aged... Read More
Kayak continues to integrate HomeAway's rental inventory into metasearch
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Kayak continues to integrate HomeAway's rental inventory into metasearch
By Sean O'Neil | June 8, 2016
This past winter, vacation rental giant HomeAway began adding inventory to travel metasearch giant... Read More
Airbnb ramps up business travel focus, adds employee management tool
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Airbnb ramps up business travel focus, adds employee management tool
By Kevin May | June 8, 2016
Airbnb claims some 50,000 companies worldwide have used the site to make a booking since it launched... Read More
Attractions platforms target local tourism with white labels
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Attractions platforms target local tourism with white labels
By Kevin May | June 8, 2016
There is a debate to be had as to how tours and activities providers can scale their consumer-facing... Read More
The killer slide (for Uber-watchers) in Mary Meeker's 2016 internet trends report
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The killer slide (for Uber-watchers) in Mary Meeker's 2016 internet trends report
By Martin Cowen | June 8, 2016
Uber's ridesharing business UberPool  has been highlighted in Mary Meeker's KPBC Internet Trends 2016... Read More
How technology is shaping business traveler behavior
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How technology is shaping business traveler behavior
By Sponsored Content | June 7, 2016
Many business travelers' preferences are shifting as a result of new technology solutions and... Read More
Airbnb not impacting online travel agency growth
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Airbnb not impacting online travel agency growth
By Kevin May | June 7, 2016
Airbnb has achieved the lofty accolade of being worth 25% more than global hospitality chain Hilton in... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More