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Amadeus reports double-digit revenue growth for the first half of 2019

By Linda Fox | July 31, 2019

The Spain-based company puts growth in the IT Solutions and Distribution arms of the business down to an “expanding customer base.” Read More

British Airways future of air travel report

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Air travel of the future – personalized, immersive and both super-fast and super-slow

By Mitra Sorrells | July 31, 2019

British Airways is exploring predictions for the air travel experience 20, 40, 60 and even 100 years in the future. Read More

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Vacasa buys remaining Wyndham Vacation Rentals unit for $162M

By Kevin May | July 30, 2019

The sale comes 18 months after Wyndham Worldwide sold its European vacation rental business to Platinum Equity for $1.3 billion. Read More

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Hoteliers have mixed response to Agoda’s new hacker rates

By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | July 30, 2019

Hoteliers see both potential benefits and risks to Agoda's new Mix and Save function. Read More

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India, part 4: Ebix CEO Robin Raina on his big plans to disrupt travel

By Mitra Sorrells | July 29, 2019

Ebix is not a well-known company in the global travel industry, but Robin Raina plans to change that – and fast. Read More

News / Startups

Tech-based hospitality company RedDoorz raises $45M Series B

By Mitra Sorrells | July 28, 2019

Singapore-based budget hospitality brand RedDoorz has raised $45 million to expand through Southeast Asia. Read More

Interview / Online

Sounding Off: Travelers are diverse, and leadership teams should be, too

By PhocusWire | July 26, 2019

Leadership roles at travel companies should reflect the demographics they're targeting. Read More

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Vrbo ticks revenue growth as Expedia Group gets brand "back on track"

By Jill Menze | July 25, 2019

For the quarter ending June 30, revenue for Vrbo was up 17% compared to the second quarter of 2018, while gross bookings were up 2% compared to the same period. Read More

TravelPerk FlexiPerk business travel refund

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TravelPerk shakes up business travel with new refund option for cancelled bookings

By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2019

TravelPerk's new FlexiPerk option gives companies a 90% refund on cancelled bookings. Read More

News / Online

Trivago returns to referral revenue growth, ticks four consecutive quarters of profitability

By Mitra Sorrells | July 24, 2019

Trivago is on the upswing in the first half of 2019, with increased profitability and a return to positive referral revenue growth. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: Vered Schwarz on how women in hospitality can break gender barriers in tech

By Jill Menze | July 24, 2019

Short-term rental software provider Guesty's chief operating officer believes women are uniquely positioned to break down the gender imbalance in travel technology. Read More

News / Online

TurnKey Vacation Rentals raises $48M, courts millionth guest to the platform

By Mitra Sorrells | July 23, 2019

TurnKey Vacation Rentals has raised $48 million in new funding to develop its technology, add new markets and grow its partnerships. Read More

News / Online

A tale of two startups - a booming tours and activities sector has a dark side

By Kevin May | July 23, 2019

For all the money pouring into the likes of GetYourGuide and Klook, spare a thought for other businesses that are finding the sector extremely tough. Read More

News / Startups

Sam Shank's advice for startups after HotelTonight's "f*cking crazy" ride

By Jill Menze | July 23, 2019

Speaking during Phocuswright’s Battleground event, the CEO shared how HotelTonight fought through its toughest times as well as gave advice for startup founders currently navigating similar waters. Read More

News / Online

Booking.com relaxes keyword bidding clause with hotels

By Kevin May | July 22, 2019

Previously, hotels were restricted via their General Delivery Terms with the online travel agency on bidding on certain keywords, such as "booking.com" and other copyright terms on Google AdWords. Read More

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