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Stay up to date with the latest travel technology news, startup updates, and industry developments from across the global travel ecosystem.

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News / Distribution
Sabre talks up speed and smart retailing as it launches airline platform
By Linda Fox | October 4, 2018
Sabre has unveiled its retail platform with Aeroflot, Ethiopian and Etihad as launch partners.... Read More
Startup Pitch - ProveSource sees social proof as key to conversion
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Startup Pitch - ProveSource sees social proof as key to conversion
By Martin Cowen | October 4, 2018
As we all know, travellers have a vast range of options when it comes to what to buy and who to buy it with. Consumer-facing online brands devote a lot of time and effort building up the inventory... Read More
Startup Stage Plum Guide
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: The Plum Guide wants to be the Michelin Guide for vacation rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2018
Founded in 2016, the Plum Guide is a curated collection of vacation rentals that meet its rigorous “Perfect Stay Test” that evaluates properties based on more than 150 criteria – everything from smell to shower pressure to Wi-Fi speed. Selected properties   ... Read More
Trekksoft expands into ski operator tech with Waldhart acquisition
News / Technology
Trekksoft expands into ski operator tech with Waldhart acquisition
By Kevin May | October 3, 2018
Trekksoft has made its second acquisition of 2018 with the buy out of Austrian tech provider for ski and other activity providers, Waldhart Software.... Read More
Hopper nabs $100M, wants to be "number-one mobile travel marketplace in the world"
News / Technology
Hopper nabs $100M, wants to be "number-one mobile travel marketplace in the world"
By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2018
Hopper is initiating a massive growth strategy fueled by a $100 million Series D financing round announced today.  ... Read More
How to manage social media marketing burnout
News / Technology
How to manage social media marketing burnout
By Viewpoints | October 3, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Volkan Cagsal, CEO of Adphorus. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the past few years, you will have witnessed the rapid growth of social media impacting all aspects... Read More
To win with online travel in Asia, go local (or go home)
News / Online
To win with online travel in Asia, go local (or go home)
By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | October 3, 2018
Developments in APAC will require different thinking and tactics on the part of foreign brands that wish to be part of the “next billion users” market.... Read More
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News / Technology
VIDEO: FareHarbor on being acquired by Booking.com
By Kevin May | October 3, 2018
In what has been a transformative year for tours and activities, perhaps one development stood out more than any other.... Read More
Hopper secures $100 million Series D
News / Technology
Hopper secures $100 million Series D
By Martin Cowen | October 3, 2018
Hopper has raised CA$130m ($100 million) in a Series D round with the cash earmarked to expand its presence globally, further AI enhancements and recruitment. The funding brings the total raised so... Read More
KLM adds AR bag size check feature to Messenger, eDreams adds to its app
News / Technology
KLM adds AR bag size check feature to Messenger, eDreams adds to its app
By Marisa Garcia | October 3, 2018
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has extended its augmented reality (AR) hand baggage size check feature, recently introduced to its iOS App, to all passengers through the KLM Messenger platform. And eDrea... Read More
Vacasa buys Oasis Collections, unseats Wyndham as top vacation rental company
News / Distribution
Vacasa buys Oasis Collections, unseats Wyndham as top vacation rental company
By Jill Menze | October 2, 2018
Vacasa has acquired Oasis Collections, a home-share company with investment backing by Hyatt Hotels. According to Vacasa, the deal moves the Portland-based business ahead of Wyndham Vacation Rentals as the largest vacation rental company in North America with 10,600 properties.... Read More
A window of opportunity to drive higher corporate compliance
News / Distribution
A window of opportunity to drive higher corporate compliance
By Rob Gill | October 2, 2018
The vast majority of business travellers always book trips within their organisation’s travel policy, but US employees are the most likely to break these rules, according to a new study. A global s... Read More
Vacasa buys Oasis Collections to build international momentum
News / Distribution
Vacasa buys Oasis Collections to build international momentum
By Martin Cowen | October 2, 2018
Tech-enabled vacation rentals platform Vacasa has bought Oasis Collections for an undisclosed sum, gaining access to new international markets and bringing its total inventory to some 10,600 propertie... Read More
Hotels are right to be obsessed with direct bookings
Opinion / Distribution
Hotels are right to be obsessed with direct bookings
By Patrick Bosworth - Duetto | October 2, 2018
Because Airbnb, the online travel agencies and other billion-dollar third parties are waging an arms race to be the world’s biggest travel brand, hoteliers obviously want to optimize their booking platforms.... Read More
WizzAir turns to SITA to track down lost bags
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WizzAir turns to SITA to track down lost bags
By Marisa Garcia | October 2, 2018
Low cost airline WizzAir has introduced SITA WorldTracer to help speed up the process of reuniting passengers with mishandled luggage. The airline, based in Hungary, served 29.6 million passengers... Read More
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