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lodgify raises 5 million
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Lodgify bags $5M to build vacation rental tech, eyes hotel market next
By Jill Menze | July 10, 2018
Vacation rental software company Lodgify has raised $5 million to develop its direct-booking technology.... Read More
Bing travel search report
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Summer months, sporting events drive travel search traffic
By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2018
Travel industry marketers looking to capitalize on periods of high travel search traffic have the best shot during summer months and around large sporting events, according to a report from Bing Network. ... Read More
Choice Hotels Europe prioritises content and top-of-funnel marketing
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Choice Hotels Europe prioritises content and top-of-funnel marketing
By Sponsored Content | July 10, 2018
Sponsored by EyeForTravel If the energetic and driven Tess Mattisson is passionate about one thing, it is to “move the needle” for Choice Hotels Europe. Mattisson is director of European marke... Read More
Lodgify builds warchest with $5 million Series A round
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Lodgify builds warchest with $5 million Series A round
By Rob Gill | July 10, 2018
Vacation rental software specialist Lodgify has secured $5 million in its largest round of fundraising, which will be used to speed up expansion plans. The Barcelona-based firm has completed its Se... Read More
Booking adds APAC to global meta line-up with HotelsCombined deal
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Booking adds APAC to global meta line-up with HotelsCombined deal
By Martin Cowen | July 9, 2018
Booking Holdings is buying hotel metasearch site, HotelsCombined, for an undisclosed sum. HotelsCombined was formed in 2005 and has built up a strong presence in APAC from its headquarters in Sydne... Read More
Booking Holdings acquires HotelsCombined in Asia Pacific land grab
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Booking Holdings acquires HotelsCombined in Asia Pacific land grab
By Kevin May | July 9, 2018
HotelsCombined has ended 13 years as an independent business following a deal to sell to Booking Holdings.... Read More
Emirates and The Entertainer devise subscription model for trip-planning app
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Emirates and The Entertainer devise subscription model for trip-planning app
By Martin Cowen | July 9, 2018
Dubai-based loyalty and engagements specialist The Entertainer has developed a trip-planning and in-destination discounts app for members of the Emirates loyalty scheme, Skywards. The app – branded... Read More
Fever experience platform raises $20M, sees blend between tourist and local
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Fever experience platform raises $20M, sees blend between tourist and local
By Kevin May | July 9, 2018
City experience platform Fever has raised $20 million in Series C funding, as it looks to expand the business into new cities in Europe and North America.... Read More
VIDEO: Under the hood of cruise
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VIDEO: Under the hood of cruise
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2018
The cruise industry is arguably the last bastion of what some consider the "old model" of travel distribution.... Read More
Customer experience part 1 digital design
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Reimagining customer experience, part 1: digital design
By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2018
This month we're exploring the topic of customer experience across the travel space. We begin with a look at how brands are designing their digital interfaces - websites and apps - to create an effective and enjoyable experience for users.... Read More
research spotlight booking shopping
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Research Spotlight: A shift in how leisure travelers shop and book
By Jill Menze | July 9, 2018
The number of leisure travelers grew in 2017, and with that, so did the options for consumers to shop for and book travel.... Read More
IPOs, startup funding and more China news and trends
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IPOs, startup funding and more China news and trends
By PhocusWire | July 9, 2018
Our latest update from China, sharing some fascinating insights from the documents filed by Meituan and Tongcheng Elong as part of their IPOs on the Hong Kong exchange. Plus some Chinese travel st... Read More
Why marketing and revenue departments should bury the hatchet, right now
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Why marketing and revenue departments should bury the hatchet, right now
By Sponsored Content | July 8, 2018
Sponsored by RateGain. Did you know that for every hotel revenue manager (RM) there are two hotel marketers? It’s true, look it up! According to LinkedIn, in fact, there are almost one million (998... Read More
quote of the week 28
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QOTW: Something about a gap in accommodations
By PhocusWire | July 6, 2018
Quote from Sleepbox, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
Emirates virtual reality cabin tour
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Emirates customers can now use VR to explore plane cabins
By Mitra Sorrells | July 6, 2018
Passengers flying on Emirates can now use virtual reality to explore seat options and cabin amenities.... Read More
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