Priceline Group brings attention back to performance, 2016 bookings hit $16.7 billion
Priceline Group brings attention back to performance, 2016 bookings hit $16.7 billion
By Kevin May | May 4, 2016
Putting turbulence over its recently resigned CEO aside momentarily, Priceline Group today posted... Read More
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Google shows its potential to ruin the dreams of travel destination apps
Google shows its potential to ruin the dreams of travel destination apps
By Kevin May | May 4, 2016
True to form, Google is putting the industry on red alert with the upcoming release of a new travel... Read More
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Voyage Prive buys hotel booking site Splendia
Voyage Prive buys hotel booking site Splendia
By Kevin May | May 4, 2016
Spain-based luxury hotel booking site Splendia has sold after 12 years in operation to travel deals... Read More
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Conversion rates for travel on mobile even smaller than desktop
Conversion rates for travel on mobile even smaller than desktop
By Kevin May | April 29, 2016
One suspects that there are few in the travel industry that would be surprised to learn that online... Read More
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TV and social media top for influencing destination choice
TV and social media top for influencing destination choice
By Kevin May | April 29, 2016
Travellers claim they get most of their inspiration for where to go on a trip from watching television... Read More
News / Online
Priceline Group CEO Darren Huston quits over conduct with employee
Priceline Group CEO Darren Huston quits over conduct with employee
By Kevin May | April 28, 2016
Darren Huston, CEO and president of The Priceline Group, has resigned after an investigation into a... Read More
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TripAdvisor buys vacation rental platform HouseTrip
TripAdvisor buys vacation rental platform HouseTrip
By Kevin May | April 27, 2016
Further consolidation in the rental sector with TripAdvisor today snapping up UK-based HouseTrip for... Read More
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Airbnb goes after vacation rental owners with technology push
Airbnb goes after vacation rental owners with technology push
By Kevin May | April 27, 2016
Airbnb is increasing its ability to capture business from the traditional vacation rental industry,... Read More
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TripAdvisor defends listing alleged unethical attractions
TripAdvisor defends listing alleged unethical attractions
By Kevin May | April 27, 2016
TripAdvisor is on the receiving end of a barrage of criticism this week from animal welfare... Read More
News / Online
Travel influencers - a giant echo chamber, or a unique voice after all?
Travel influencers - a giant echo chamber, or a unique voice after all?
By Kevin May | April 26, 2016
Travel bloggers have often been challenged by their critics for mostly preaching to the converted when... Read More
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