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Datalex suspends shares as it continues review process over accounts
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Datalex suspends shares as it continues review process over accounts
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2019
The Ireland-based airline retail tech company stopped trading today on the Irish Stock Exchange, Euronext Dublin.... Read More
OYO Rooms acquires European rental brand @Leisure Group for €360M
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OYO Rooms acquires European rental brand @Leisure Group for €360M
By Kevin May | May 1, 2019
The acquisition marks the first big international investment by India-based OYO and puts it feet first in the Europe marketplace for private accommodation.... Read More
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Interview / Technology
In the Big Chair - Avi Meir of TravelPerk
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2019
TravelPerk was founded in 2015 to make corporate travel booking less painful. Co-founder and CEO Avi Meir previously founded Hotel Ninjas before selling it to Booking.com in mid-2014.... Read More
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Interview / Online
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Mieke De Schepper
By PhocusWire | May 1, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Amadeus IT Group's Mieke De Schepper.... Read More
MakeMyTrip acquires Quest2Travel
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MakeMyTrip enters corporate travel space with majority stake in Quest2Travel
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2019
This investment will help MakeMyTrip extend its service offerings to large corporates.... Read More
new Muslim OTA Rihaala launches
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New OTA targets Muslim travelers looking for halal-friendly destinations
By Mitra Sorrells | April 30, 2019
Rihaala is a new online travel agency focused on halal-friendly destinations and accommodations and user-generated content.... Read More
Sabre sees quarterly revenue rise to $1.49B but other metrics hit by tech investments
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Sabre sees quarterly revenue rise to $1.49B but other metrics hit by tech investments
By Kevin May | April 30, 2019
Sabre has filed a revenue increase of 6% in the first quarter of 2019, giving it $1.49 billion, but against a backdrop of declines on other key metrics.... Read More
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Hotel loyalty should be more than just rewards and favored partners
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2019
A discussion on loyalty in hotels sparked interesting comment around how program members should be treated.... Read More
amadeus drivers of change in hospitality
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Welcome to next-generation hospitality: Attribute-based booking, tech-led services and achieving cult status
By Jill Menze | April 30, 2019
According to the new Drivers of Change in Hospitality report, produced by Amadeus in collaboration with InterContinental Hotels Group, Foresight Factory and Cornell University, there are three key trends shaping what the booking process, loyalty and service will look like in the future.... Read More
Pana brings in $10M to build out tools for travel managers
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Pana brings in $10M to build out tools for travel managers
By Kevin May | April 30, 2019
Bessemer Ventures leads the Series A round into the U.S.-based corporate travel platform specialist, alongside three other funds.... Read More
Airbnb RXR develop luxury NYC rentals
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Airbnb will convert commercial properties into luxury rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | April 30, 2019
Airbnb is partnering with New York-based RXR Realty to create 200 luxury rentals in a Midtown Manhattan commercial high-rise.... Read More
Ctrip controls half of MakeMyTrip shares after swap deal with Naspers
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Ctrip controls half of MakeMyTrip shares after swap deal with Naspers
By Kevin May | April 29, 2019
Ctrip gives up 6% of its shares in order to gain a 49% stake in MakeMyTrip, the Indian online travel agency where it's had an interest for over three years.... Read More
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Interview / Distribution
STARTUP STAGE: Magpie wants to end content distribution woes in activities
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2019
The company was founded in November 2018 by former tour operator Christian Watts. The startup has financial backing of Viator founder Rod Cuthbert as well as Venture Republic.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2019 preview Filip Filipov
Interview / Online
In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Filip Filipov
By PhocusWire | April 29, 2019
In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Skyscanner vice president of product management Filip Filipov.... Read More
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Reserve With Google gaining traction in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | April 29, 2019
Early results for tours and activities on Reserve with Google look promising as additional distribution partners sign up.... Read More
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