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News / Startups

Russian airline group S7 earmarks $50M for startups

By Linda Fox | October 2, 2018

Russia-based S7 Group, which already includes an airline and space program, is turning its attention to startup investment. Read More

News / Online

TripAdvisor's new focus on social has hurdles to overcome

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | October 1, 2018

TripAdvisor will introduce a social media-like component to its website positions - but it is the beginning of an uphill battle to win consumers away from Facebook and other platforms, analysts caution. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Kris Naudts of Culture Trip

By Linda Fox | October 1, 2018

Kris Naudts has a background in academic psychiatry but left the field in 2011 to found Culture Trip, which began life as an online bookstore. Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: Two opposing views on Google's entry into tours and activities

By Kevin May | September 28, 2018

Google has always been involved in tours and activities - suppliers and online travel agencies would spend their digital marketing dollar with the search, as other brands do elsewhere in the industry. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb says nothing "off-limits" with Experiences

By Kevin May | September 28, 2018

Airbnb would consider expanding its currently hyper-focused take on tours and activities in order to grow its market. Read More

News / Technology

AccorHotels leads €5M investment in Travelsify AI analytics platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018

AccorHotels has led a €5 million round in Travelsify, a content analytics platform that uses artificial intelligence to help brands differentiate and monetize their products. Read More

News / Distribution

Airbnb adds boutique hotels in Thailand via local trade partnership

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2018

Airbnb partners with local trade association in Thailand to add boutique properties Read More

News / Distribution

Business travel moves to greater flexibility as a new age emerges

By PhocusWire | September 27, 2018

Is there a segment of the travel industry that is said to be constant state of flux more than business travel? Probably not... Read More

News / Distribution

Further expansion for OYO in China as investors commit to $1B in funding

By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018

OYO has raised $800 million with a commitment for a further $200 million via Softbank Vision Fund. Read More

Travelport tours and activities blockchain

News / Distribution

Travelport and IBM test blockchain to improve distribution and settlement for tours and activities

By Mitra Sorrells | September 26, 2018

Another travel brand is looking to gain a foothold in the booming in-destination experiences sector. Read More

News / Distribution

VIDEO: TripAdvisor opens up about Bokun acquisition

By Kevin May | September 26, 2018

Bokun customers will get a better placement in TripAdvisor listings for tours and activities, the company has admitted for the first time. Read More

News / Online

Tours and activities providers bring experiences to Google search and maps

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018

Ticketing platform Tiqets has partnered with Google to supply museum and attraction passes via maps and search. Read More

News / Distribution

Why hotels should take cues from home-sharing, stop "obsession with direct booking"

By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018

Though traditional hotel operators have been beleaguered by the march of brands such as Airbnb, they have taken steps to embrace the trend in recent years. A good example is the Marriott... Read More

News / Online

Xola creates app marketplace for tour and activity operators

By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2018

Xola, an online booking platform for tours and activities, is consolidating apps and integrations to support online and offline customer acquisition and sales in its new Xola App Store. Read More