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OTA Insight European parity report
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Price parity a major issue for European hoteliers
By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2018
Hoteliers across Europe trying to drive direct bookings on their websites are being undercut by online travel agencies that are offering lower rates for their properties.  ... Read More
Technically Speaking - Udi Nir of GetYourGuide
Interview / Online
Technically Speaking - Udi Nir of GetYourGuide
By Jill Menze | November 14, 2018
New to GetYourGuide, Udi Nir joined the Berlin company following stints at e-commerce companies including Instacart, ModCloth and eBay.... Read More
vacasa multifamily
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Vacasa launches multifamily unit to grow short-term rentals in urban markets
By Jill Menze | November 14, 2018
Vacasa is bringing its vacation rental business to urban markets with the launch of Vacasa Multifamily.... Read More
Lola and Amex GBT partnership
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Lola gets crucial leap into mainstream corporate travel with Amex GBT deal
By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2018
One year after repositioning itself as a tool for corporate travel management – a pivot from its initial launch in 2016 as a consumer app - Lola.com is moving deeper into that space through a new partnership with American Express Global Business Travel (GBT).  ... Read More
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Festival experiences provider Festicket looks to expansion with $10.5M round
By Linda Fox | November 13, 2018
Festicket adds $10.3 in Series D funding to its coffers.... Read More
sojern raises 150M
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Sojern raises $120M, eyes new markets, verticals
By Jill Menze | November 13, 2018
Travel tech firm Sojern has landed a funding round of $120 million to grow its business and enter new markets.... Read More
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Blablacar drives off with €101M in funding, plans intermodal transport platform
By Linda Fox | November 13, 2018
A significant funding round for Blablacar as it partners with SNCF and looks to widen its own offering.... Read More
sagrada-familiar-bracelona-booking-experiences
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VIDEO: Booking.com on its big new focus
By Kevin May | November 12, 2018
Booking.com's entry into the world of tours and activities has been played out in a fairly low-key way over the years.... Read More
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Airlines Technology
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Airlines Technology
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Arise Travel
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Arise Travel
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Ascape
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Hot 25 Startups 2019: Ascape
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Avisell
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Avisell
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Beyond Pricing
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Beyond Pricing
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Butler Hospitality
Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Butler Hospitality
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018
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Interview / Startups
Hot 25 Startups 2019: Conichi
By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018
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