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Despegar raises $254 million from IPO
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December 1, 2017
Latin America-focused online travel agency Despegar will use the proceeds from its recent public listing to fund a long-term growth strategy.
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VIDEO: HomeAway on new eras in technology
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November 29, 2017
One of the most thought provoking talks during The Phocuswright Conference came courtesy of John Kim, president of HomeAway.
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November 22, 2017
It was obvious to anyone who was there that the mood changed considerably about half way through the event.
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New Expedia report explores rise of “bleisure” travelers
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November 15, 2017
A new study suggests that bleisure trips are on the rise—and hotels can capitalize on the trend.
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Airbnb usage slowing, OTAs should seize opportunity
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November 13, 2017
Adoption of Airbnb has started to flatten sooner than some analysts have expected, with online travel agencies tipped as likely beneficiaries.
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In The Big Chair - Mark Okerstrom of Expedia Inc
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November 7, 2017
The former-CFO of the company talks to Kevin May about keeping an eye on Google, what the direct debate should really be about, and diversity in the company.
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