TripAdvisor finally gets IHG on-board for Instant Booking
TripAdvisor finally gets IHG on-board for Instant Booking
By Kevin May | April 27, 2017
TripAdvisor has persuaded another of the global hotel giants to join its Instant Booking service:... Read More
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Startup Pitch - Storytrail gives you a host for your video guide
Startup Pitch - Storytrail gives you a host for your video guide
By Kevin May | April 26, 2017
Storytrail claims it is the "world’s first platform of video city guides" - inevitably raising the... Read More
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Amadeus stakes claim to first virtual reality search and booking service
Amadeus stakes claim to first virtual reality search and booking service
By Kevin May | April 25, 2017
Virtual reality will help travel companies become the "next generation retailers" - that's the... Read More
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Time is of the essence - travel app speeds vary greatly for leading brands
Time is of the essence - travel app speeds vary greatly for leading brands
By Kevin May | April 25, 2017
The humble travel app faces huge challenges when competing in the world of consumer shopping and... Read More
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JetBlue Ventures backs Recharge pay-by-the-minute hotel platform
JetBlue Ventures backs Recharge pay-by-the-minute hotel platform
By Kevin May | April 24, 2017
Recharge, a mobile app that lets users book hotels outside of the traditional timeframe, has caught... Read More
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British Airways parent invests in Esplorio and VChain
British Airways parent invests in Esplorio and VChain
By Kevin May | April 24, 2017
A trip-sharing service and a blockchain customer data business are two startups on the receiving end... Read More
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Ukrainian Airlines slams on fees for every booking channel, but website is cheapest
Ukrainian Airlines slams on fees for every booking channel, but website is cheapest
By Kevin May | April 21, 2017
Ukrainian International Airlines is to impose a $9 surcharge on every booking made through the world's... Read More
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Business travellers in the dark over Airbnb-style stays in company policy
Business travellers in the dark over Airbnb-style stays in company policy
By Kevin May | April 20, 2017
Almost 40% of business trippers believe that staying in an Airbnb or similar property is allowed under... Read More
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DreamCheaper raises €1.5 million to boost hotel rebooking platform
DreamCheaper raises €1.5 million to boost hotel rebooking platform
By Kevin May | April 20, 2017
DreamCheaper, a service that searches for cheaper hotel rates and rebooks a room on behalf of guests,... Read More
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TripAdvisor hits half a billion reviews, talks up CSI capabilities
TripAdvisor hits half a billion reviews, talks up CSI capabilities
By Kevin May | April 19, 2017
TripAdvisor is celebrating after reaching a half a billion travel reviews milestone on the site - with... Read More
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