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BookingPal takes $5 million from Thayer and Amadeus for vacation rental distribution push

By Kevin May | February 18, 2015

More capital into the coffers of BookingPal following a Series B investment to the tune of $5 million... Read More

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Airlines: think Amazon, think digital data, think revenue

By Viewpoints | February 18, 2015

Airlines are now capable of collecting and analyzing more and more traveler data including mobile app... Read More

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Startup pitch: Xotelia is a channel manager for B&Bs, villas, and chalets

By Sean O'Neil | February 17, 2015

Xotelia is a channel manager dedicated to bed-and-breakfasts (B&Bs), gîtes, chalets, flats, and other... Read More

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India's iTraveller nabs first $1 million round

By Martin Cowen | February 17, 2015

iTraveller, a platform using proprietary technology to connect travellers with suppliers, has secured... Read More

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PriceMatch, a hotel yield manager with a hip vibe, raises $9M

By Sean O'Neil | February 17, 2015

European startups have been working on fresh ways to help hotels to maximize occupancy and revenue.... Read More

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Hotels hit by email scam targeting payment of Booking.com fees

By Kevin May | February 17, 2015

A number of hotels in Europe have fallen victim to an email scam which captures commissions paid... Read More

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Skyscanner aims high in Asia-Pacific as strategic buy and partnerships kick in

By Martin Cowen | February 17, 2015

Skyscanner CFO Shane Corstorphine has revealed "there is no reason why APAC cannot be 50% of our... Read More

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Expedia spends $86.3 million to increase stake in AirAsia joint venture

By Kevin May | February 17, 2015

Expedia Inc will now command a 75% ownership of its joint venture with AirAsia, after a cash injection... Read More

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How the Expedia-Orbitz deal could have happened five years ago

By Kevin May | February 13, 2015

News this week that Expedia has bought rival Orbitz signals a fundamental shift in the world of online... Read More

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Startup pitch: Alice wants to answer your hotel stay needs

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2015

The idea for Alice service came to life through the frustration of not being able to connect with a... Read More

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In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More

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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance

Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More