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Top destinations for traveller mobile security breaches

By Kevin May | July 13, 2016

Visitors to the US, UK and Spain have been warned that they at a greater threat of mobile security issues than any other countries in the world. Analysis of mobile malware threats over the past yea... Read More

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Sojern data shows Brazilians are warming to Rio2016

By Martin Cowen | July 13, 2016

Sojern's latest global analysis of travel trends, based on "more than a billion traveler intent data points", includes an update on next month's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The... Read More

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FatMap gets £1.9 million funding for mapping outdoor activities

By Kevin May | July 12, 2016

An institutional round to the tune of almost £2 million is in the hands of FatMap, a 3D mapping service for activities such as skiing and mountain biking. Backing the company are Episode 1 and Capn... Read More

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Google adds airfare tracking, hotel deal spotting, and filters to its metasearch

By Sean O'Neil | July 12, 2016

Google has begun adding a few tricks to its flights and hotels metasearch on both desktop and mobile. All of them have been pioneered elsewhere. But their adoption by Google may bring their usage t... Read More

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Travellers using sharing economy services double, driven by awareness and confidence

By Kevin May | July 12, 2016

Familiarity with brands and trust have triggered what is anticipated to be a doubling of travellers opting for services such as Airbnb, Uber, Lyft et al this year. The study by Allianz Global Assit... Read More

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Airbnb signs with American Express GBT, Carlson Wagonlit and BCD Travel, scoring a TMC trifecta

By Sean O'Neil | July 12, 2016

Three major travel management companies (TMCs) -- American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), BCD Travel, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel -- have signed a partnership with Airbnb, the short-term rental... Read More

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Thai hotels prioritise social media and brand dotcom

By Martin Cowen | July 12, 2016

Hotels in Thailand have identified social media as the most important area for future investment according to a report from Grant Thornton. The beancounters commissioned a report and talked to staf... Read More

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TrustYou buys Checkmate (updated)

By Martin Cowen | July 12, 2016

TrustYou, the guest feedback platform, has bought Checkmate, the real-time messaging service, for an undisclosed sum. The statement said: "The acquisition of Checkmate enhances the TrustYou platfo... Read More

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TripAdvisor revamps its flights metasearch, adds Flyscore ratings

By Sean O'Neil | July 11, 2016

Seven years ago, TripAdvisor first launched its metasearch flight tool, and it wasn't long after until it enabled users to post reviews. In 2014, it updated the look of TripAdvisor Flights by addin... Read More

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AirMosphere: another airline platform tries where countless others have failed

By Kevin May | July 11, 2016

Here is the premise: travel company creates a platform where travellers can share their pictures and videos, connect with one another and recommend destinations. Sounds remarkably similar to the st... Read More

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Asia and Apple dominate in-app spending

By Martin Cowen | July 11, 2016

A general study from AppsFlyer into in-app spending shows a big difference between Android and iOS users while confirming Asia, as ever, as the biggest market. The paper's key message is that busi... Read More

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SiteMinder's CEO on the hotel tech stack and light revenue management

By Sean O'Neil | July 11, 2016

A couple of years ago, SiteMinder, the Australia-based hotel technology provider, targeted North America as a market, having already expanded to receive a majority of its revenue from hotels in Europe... Read More

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Choice is driving the market

By Sponsored Content | July 11, 2016

Choice is driving the market, travelers have never had so many forms of travel to choose from, from rail to rental cars and they can call a cab with just a swipe on their phone. This is a viewpoin... Read More

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Ibibo Group expands to South America with majority stake in Busportal

By Kevin May | July 11, 2016

India-based Ibibo Group has signalled its intention to target new regions of the world with an undisclosed investment in Peruvian bus ticketing site Busportal. The deal to buy a majority stake in B... Read More

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Booking.com affiliate VNTrip scores $3 million funding round

By Kevin May | July 11, 2016

VNTrip, just a month after its official launch, has scored a Series A funding round of $3 million from an ex-Alibaba exec's investment vehicle. John Wu's FengHe Fund Management was joined by Hancoc... Read More

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