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News / Online
Airbnb hires airline veteran Fred Reid to oversee "transportation", but rules out obvious options
By Kevin May | February 7, 2019
The seasoned airline exec - Virgin America, Lufthansa, American Airlines and Delta - becomes the company's global head of transportation.... Read More
certify-business-travel-expenses
News / Distribution
Business travelers continue to spend big on Uber and Lyft, food delivery services gaining share
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2019
The latest business travel expense report from Certify reveals the dominance of digital brands.... Read More
qantas-agency-channel
News / Distribution
Qantas unveils NDC-led booking channel for agents, hints at fees down the road
By Linda Fox | February 7, 2019
Qantas will introduce an agency booking channel from August this year providing its "widest range of fares."... Read More
Lime rides away with big expansion plans after $310M investment
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Lime rides away with big expansion plans after $310M investment
By Kevin May | February 7, 2019
The Series D round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, Bain Capital Ventures, Fidelity Investments, GV and IVP.... Read More
In The Big Chair - Kevin King of Shiji
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Kevin King of Shiji
By Mitra Sorrells | February 7, 2019
Founded in 1998, Shiji Information Technology Company provides software solutions and services for the hospitality, food service, retail and entertainment industries, ranging from hotel management solutions, to food and beverage and retail systems, payment gateways, data management, online distribution and more.  ... Read More
Can OYO capture the unbranded hotel market in the U.S. and Europe?
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Can OYO capture the unbranded hotel market in the U.S. and Europe?
By Mitra Sorrells | February 7, 2019
OYO Hotels & Homes is expanding again, debuting in the United States and ramping up operations in Europe.... Read More
trivago-earnings-q4
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Trivago reports improvement in financials, looks further into private accommodation
By Linda Fox | February 6, 2019
Trivago reports Q4 2018 earnings with double digit net income for the second consecutive quarter... Read More
hotel-regulator-online-travel-agency-2
News / Online
Online travel agencies under spotlight from regulators and academics over hotel strategies
By Kevin May | February 6, 2019
Booking.com and Expedia agree to cooperate with a set of guidelines regarding the portrayal of discounts, availability and influence of commissions on rankings.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! Personalizing the group experience for hotels
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WEBINAR REPLAY! Personalizing the group experience for hotels
By PhocusWire | February 6, 2019
Amadeus will explain how you can improve customer relationship management across your entire hotel portfolio by leveraging data to better connect with guests, filling guest rooms and function space and delivering memorable experiences.... Read More
2nd Address 10 million funding
News / Startups
2nd Address raises $10M for long-term rental platform for business travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2019
2nd Address, an Airbnb-style platform for business travelers, has raised $10 million to expand.... Read More
As competition diversifies, Booking.com remains top hotel channel
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As competition diversifies, Booking.com remains top hotel channel
By Jill Menze | February 6, 2019
When it comes to bringing in booking revenue to hotels, Booking.com remains the channel on top - though new players are entering the space.... Read More
Pegasus and Travel Tripper agree to merge in hotel tech wrap-up
News / Technology
Pegasus and Travel Tripper agree to merge in hotel tech wrap-up
By Kevin May | February 6, 2019
Accel-KKR is putting a "substantial" investment into the merger - bringing together the 11-year-old Travel Tripper with one of the pioneers of the hotel CRS.... Read More
TripActions new flight shopping interface
News / Distribution
TripActions introduces new flight shopping experience for business travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2019
TripActions is rolling out a new interface to provide a better flight shopping experience for business travelers.... Read More
Festicket adds $4.6M to expand festival travel packages platform
News / Startups
Festicket adds $4.6M to expand festival travel packages platform
By Linda Fox | February 5, 2019
Festicket adds a further $4.6 million in funding, hot on the heels of its recent $10.5 million Series D round.... Read More
What should the travel industry understand about China in the Year of the Pig?
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What should the travel industry understand about China in the Year of the Pig?
By Kieron Branagan - OpenJaw Technologies | February 5, 2019
Take a deeper look at what’s going on away from the geopolitical headlines, and marketers will understand how trends in China are going to eventually affect us all.... Read More
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