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Russian airline group S7 earmarks $50M for startups
News / Startups
Russian airline group S7 earmarks $50M for startups
By Linda Fox | October 2, 2018
Russia-based S7 Group, which already includes an airline and space program, is turning its attention to startup investment.... Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2018 preview Rajesh Magow
Interview / Online
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Rajesh Magow
By PhocusWire | October 2, 2018
With responsibility for MakeMyTrip’s business strategy and operational leadership in India, Magow has helped the company become a leader in the country’s online travel industry, with more than $4 billion in gross bookings in fiscal year 2018. ... Read More
Luggage Free opinion
Opinion / Online
Baggage handling – the next frontier in better air travel service?
By Jeff Boyd - Luggage Free | October 1, 2018
Today’s travelers expect better service and a better experience from brands and businesses more than ever before. ... Read More
TripAdvisor's new focus on social has hurdles to overcome
News / Online
TripAdvisor's new focus on social has hurdles to overcome
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | October 1, 2018
TripAdvisor will introduce a social media-like component to its website positions - but it is the beginning of an uphill battle to win consumers away from Facebook and other platforms, analysts caution.... Read More
Startup Stage Pitched
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: Pitched wants to be the Airbnb of camping
By Mitra Sorrells | October 1, 2018
Ontario-based Pitched is modeled after Airbnb – allowing Canadian property owners to rent their land to travelers looking for unique, affordable places to set up their tents.  ... Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Kris Naudts of Culture Trip
By Linda Fox | October 1, 2018
Kris Naudts has a background in academic psychiatry but left the field in 2011 to found Culture Trip, which began life as an online bookstore.... Read More
Trainline seeks obvious and not so obvious skills from its data science team
From Our Partners / Technology
Trainline seeks obvious and not so obvious skills from its data science team
By Sponsored Content | October 1, 2018
Sponsored by EyeForTravel In the past year alone, the data team at Trainline has grown from ten to around 50 people. Fergus Weldon, Trainline’s director of data science, and EyeforTravel Amsterda... Read More
Golden Week getaway, Meituan's HK listing, Alibaba's hotel robot and more China news and trends
News / Technology
Golden Week getaway, Meituan's HK listing, Alibaba's hotel robot and more China news and trends
By PhocusWire | September 30, 2018
Around seven million Chinese are expected to travel abroad during the Golden Week, Meituan was listed in Hong Kong and Alibaba's develops AI-driven service robots for hotels. All this and mor... Read More
VIDEO: Two opposing views on Google's entry into tours and activities
News / Online
VIDEO: Two opposing views on Google's entry into tours and activities
By Kevin May | September 28, 2018
Google has always been involved in tours and activities - suppliers and online travel agencies would spend their digital marketing dollar with the search, as other brands do elsewhere in the industry.... Read More
Airbnb says nothing "off-limits" with Experiences
News / Online
Airbnb says nothing "off-limits" with Experiences
By Kevin May | September 28, 2018
Airbnb would consider expanding its currently hyper-focused take on tours and activities in order to grow its market.... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Erik Blachford
Interview / Startups
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Erik Blachford
By PhocusWire | September 28, 2018
The former president and CEO of Expedia, and later of IAC Travel, is now a prominent figure in venture capital and angel investing. Blachford will be a “dragon” at The Phocuswright Conference 2018.   ... Read More
Google new travel tools October 2018
News / Online
Google adds new features to travel planning tools
By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018
Google is adding tools to its travel portfolio to simplify and expedite the trip planning process. ... Read More
AccorHotels leads €5M investment in Travelsify AI analytics platform
News / Technology
AccorHotels leads €5M investment in Travelsify AI analytics platform
By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018
AccorHotels has led a €5 million round in Travelsify, a content analytics platform that uses artificial intelligence to help brands differentiate and monetize their products.  ... Read More
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News / Distribution
Airbnb adds boutique hotels in Thailand via local trade partnership
By Linda Fox | September 27, 2018
Airbnb partners with local trade association in Thailand to add boutique properties... Read More
Alibaba hotel robot
News / Technology
Alibaba creates robot to provide guest services in hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has created a robot specifically for the hospitality industry.  ... Read More
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