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TheTrainline IPO - intention to float highlights
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TheTrainline IPO - intention to float highlights
By Martin Cowen | January 8, 2015
Thetrainline.com, the UK-focussed rail booking and technology business and one of the biggest e-commerce sites in the country, has announced plans to float on the London Stock Exchange. Reports sug... Read More
Airlines will orchestrate the next stage of the evolution of air distribution
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Airlines will orchestrate the next stage of the evolution of air distribution
By Viewpoints | January 8, 2015
The airline is poised to regain primacy in the emerging new distribution environment. And, once again, the airline will be at the center of innovation and have control over their data. NB: This... Read More
Cvent acquires Elite Meetings International
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Cvent acquires Elite Meetings International
By Sean O'Neil | January 7, 2015
Cvent has acquired hospitality marketing company, Elite Meetings. Terms were not disclosed, but, in a statement today, Cvent said it expects "the financial impact of the transaction to be immateri... Read More
Startup pitch: HolidayMe offers customizable holiday tour packages
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Startup pitch: HolidayMe offers customizable holiday tour packages
By Nick Vivion | January 7, 2015
HolidayMe is a Dubai-based travel startup that offers customizable tour packages including hotels, activities and transfers. The startup is focused on the Middle East in its early stages. Users are... Read More
Kickstarter: what a travel blogger wishes she had known
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Kickstarter: what a travel blogger wishes she had known
By Viewpoints | January 7, 2015
In August 2012, I raised $37,406 via crowdfunding platform Kickstarter to fund a documentary that my husband had been working on about people who travel the world and work remotely. NB: This is a v... Read More
Airbnb takes steps in Europe to become official part of the hospitality landscape
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Airbnb takes steps in Europe to become official part of the hospitality landscape
By Kevin May | January 7, 2015
Airbnb will start collecting taxes from property owners in Amsterdam, following complaints from hoteliers in the city. In an agreement signed between the home sharing pioneer and city officials, Ai... Read More
What path will lonely Orbitz take next?
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What path will lonely Orbitz take next?
By Sean O'Neil | January 6, 2015
In recent weeks, Orbitz Worldwide executives and attorneys have been working on a major transaction, according to a source who spoke on the condition of anonymity. An Orbitz spokesperson says: "Th... Read More
Seamless global transit: One travel app to rule them all
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Seamless global transit: One travel app to rule them all
By Nick Vivion | January 6, 2015
By aggregating multiple services and information, the "One App" travel concept envisions a truly seamless travel and transit future worldwide. The travel app concept, which was funded by an EU tech... Read More
How iBeacon will deliver for travel in 2015
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How iBeacon will deliver for travel in 2015
By Viewpoints | January 6, 2015
In the few months since Apple released the iPhone 6 and unveiled its new iWatch, the tech world has been largely focused on the hardware. Much has been written about the larger screen size, increased... Read More
Travelfusion investment gives Ctrip global tech presence
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Travelfusion investment gives Ctrip global tech presence
By Martin Cowen | January 6, 2015
The widely-tipped Chinese OTA global land-grab of 2015 has begun, with news that Ctrip has bought a majority stake in UK-based content aggregator Travelfusion. No financial details are shared. T... Read More
Beautiful travel images drive engagement, yet crush site performance
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Beautiful travel images drive engagement, yet crush site performance
By Viewpoints | January 6, 2015
A travel shopper landing on the GogoBot home page gets a breathtaking digital experience. NB: This is an analysis by Zubin Tavaria, director of marketing at Instart Logic. A full-screen of image... Read More
Qunar to appeal eLong contract dispute decision
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Qunar to appeal eLong contract dispute decision
By Martin Cowen | January 5, 2015
A legal battle between Chinese travel heavyweights Qunar and eLong looks like it will carry on well into 2015. Qunar has confirmed that it will contest a decision announced late December which alle... Read More
Gogo defends issuing fake SSL certificates for its inflight wifi
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Gogo defends issuing fake SSL certificates for its inflight wifi
By Sean O'Neil | January 5, 2015
Gogo, the largest provider of inflight wifi to US airlines, has responded to accusations made this week that it has been issuing fake Google SSL certificates. On 2 January, a user of Gogo's infligh... Read More
Ten months, 100 places: Poland By Drone discovers a country
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Ten months, 100 places: Poland By Drone discovers a country
By Nick Vivion | January 5, 2015
As the debate drones on regarding commercial flights for unmanned aerial vehicles in the United States, an enterprising blogger couple has taken ten months to document their home country via drone.... Read More
Google could be facing a big shake-up in 2015
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Google could be facing a big shake-up in 2015
By PhocusWire | January 5, 2015
In 2015, there may not be a more interesting name to watch than Google.... Read More
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