Upside raises $50 million as Priceline founder-fronted discount service goes live
Upside raises $50 million as Priceline founder-fronted discount service goes live
By Kevin May | January 16, 2017
Huge investment sum to the tune of $50 million going into Upside - on the day Jay Walker officially... Read More
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What are the trends of trip planning site users [INFOGRAPHIC]
What are the trends of trip planning site users [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | January 16, 2017
The number of trip planning websites is nowhere near as high as it once was, as many a startup has... Read More
News / Online
Hotels posts on Facebook plateau after rapid rise and decline
Hotels posts on Facebook plateau after rapid rise and decline
By Kevin May | January 16, 2017
After a few years of finding their feet, hotels appear to have found a level for the number of times... Read More
News / Online
ReviewPro takes $28 million investment from Chinese hotel IT group
ReviewPro takes $28 million investment from Chinese hotel IT group
By Kevin May | January 15, 2017
Hotel reputation management platform ReviewPro has sold a 80% stake to Shiji Information Technology in... Read More
News / Online
In-flight wifi matures as two out of five available seat miles offer connections
In-flight wifi matures as two out of five available seat miles offer connections
By Kevin May | January 13, 2017
If 2016 was the year in which the early adopting airlines completed their roll-outs of wifi, then 2017... Read More
News / Technology
Startup pitch: Aviva IQ gives Airbnb hosts a helping hand
Startup pitch: Aviva IQ gives Airbnb hosts a helping hand
By Kevin May | January 13, 2017
Since its beta launch in late-2016, at the Airbnb Open in Los Angeles, Aviva IQ, has been tapped to... Read More
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Maestro buys hotel tech assets of Navicom
Maestro buys hotel tech assets of Navicom
By Kevin May | January 12, 2017
Property management system provider Maestro has snapped up the guest feedback software, team and hotel... Read More
News / Online
GlampingHub raises $2 million to pitch luxury outdoor accommodation in new markets
GlampingHub raises $2 million to pitch luxury outdoor accommodation in new markets
By Kevin May | January 12, 2017
Upmarket and "unique accommodation in outdoor travel" brand GlampingHub has pulled in $2 million in a... Read More
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Ixigo acquires mobile content sharing app Reach
Ixigo acquires mobile content sharing app Reach
By Kevin May | January 12, 2017
Indian travel search service Ixigo is branching out into other areas of mobile commerce - buying a... Read More
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CWT to shut Worldmate travel concierge mobile app
CWT to shut Worldmate travel concierge mobile app
By Kevin May | January 11, 2017
Carlson Wagonlit Travel will close its Worldmate mobile itinerary management service, four years after... Read More
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