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News / Technology

Evolve acquires vacation rental pricing platform Everbooked

By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2018

Evolve Vacation Rental Network has acquired the technology and intellectual property assets of Everbooked, a dynamic pricing platform for the short-term rental industry. ... Read More

Opinion / Online

Costly Facebook advertising mistakes that travel brands should avoid

By Volkan Cagsal - Adphorus | October 24, 2018

Advertisers are obsessed with Facebook and with good reason. The growth in ad dollars flowing into the platform is still accelerating reaching nearly $33 billion in 2018.... Read More

News / Startups

OYO launches in Indonesia, will invest $100 million and reach 35 cities

By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2018

Indian hospitality startup OYO has launched in Indonesia, starting with 30 properties operated under lease or franchise agreements in three cities. ... Read More

News / Startups

Smartvel gets funding boost for its destination content technology

By Linda Fox | October 24, 2018

Destination content technology company Smartvel has received $1.05 million in funding for further growth.... Read More

News / Distribution

Skyscanner becomes first travel search engine to join NDC Exchange

By Mitra Sorrells | October 24, 2018

Skyscanner has joined NDC Exchange, an industry-owned marketplace created by ATPCO and SITA to facilitate adoption of IATA’s New Distribution Capability. ... Read More

News / Distribution

GoEuro doubles its funding with new round of $150M

By Mitra Sorrells | October 23, 2018

Berlin-based GoEuro has raised $150 million to grow its multimodal travel booking platform, which currently works with more than 800 providers across Europe. ... Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport claims NDC flight booking first

By Kevin May | October 23, 2018

NDC debut alert! Travelport reckons its has become the first of the global distribution systems to manage live bookings of flights using the new connection standard.... Read More

News / Technology

Business travel essential but frustrating, survey finds

By Mitra Sorrells | October 23, 2018

A gap in the user experience between consumer and corporate travel platforms leaves many business travelers frustrated – and booking outside of approved tools. ... Read More

Opinion / Online

How hotels can manage brand protection changes on Google

By Marta Lopez - Mirai | October 23, 2018

A few days ago, Google informed users that it will change the brand-protection policy on its text adverts on Google Ads (what used to be known as AdWords).... Read More

Interview / Technology

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Matt Curtis

By PhocusWire | October 23, 2018

As founder of Smart City Policy Group which he set up a year ago, Curtis works with governments and companies to formulate regulations for emerging technology and the sharing economy. ... Read More

News / Startups

Mapify plots expansion following $1.3M in funding

By Linda Fox | October 22, 2018

Social travel site Mapify gets $1.3 million in seed funding.... Read More

News / Startups

SevenRooms gets voice tech boost from Amazon Alexa Fund

October 22, 2018

SevenRooms has received investment from Amazon’s Alexa fund to develop voice-enabled technology for restaurants.... Read More

News / Online

VIDEO: The two well-funded activities brands speak out

By Kevin May & PhocusWire | October 22, 2018

It's been quite a year for Klook and GetYourGuide - both in terms of their individual strategies and the changes taking place in the tours and activities sector that they operate in.... Read More