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shohoz-ride-sharing-funding
News / Online
Ride-sharing service Shohoz looks to further on-demand services after $15M investment
By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018
With funding of $15 million, Bangladesh-based Shohoz is looking to extend beyond ground transportation services.... Read More
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Further expansion for OYO in China as investors commit to $1B in funding
By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018
OYO has raised $800 million with a commitment for a further $200 million via Softbank Vision Fund.... Read More
Travelport tours and activities blockchain
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Travelport and IBM test blockchain to improve distribution and settlement for tours and activities
By Mitra Sorrells | September 26, 2018
Another travel brand is looking to gain a foothold in the booming in-destination experiences sector.  ... Read More
VIDEO: TripAdvisor opens up about Bokun acquisition
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VIDEO: TripAdvisor opens up about Bokun acquisition
By Kevin May | September 26, 2018
Bokun customers will get a better placement in TripAdvisor listings for tours and activities, the company has admitted for the first time.... Read More
VIDEO: Behold a next-gen in-destination, tech-enhanced experience
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VIDEO: Behold a next-gen in-destination, tech-enhanced experience
By Kevin May | September 26, 2018
Sightseeing buses in major cities around the world have changed very little over the years - it's a simple product with well-defined parameters.... Read More
Leisure Pass Group brings multi-attraction technology to North America
News / Technology
Leisure Pass Group brings multi-attraction technology to North America
By Jill Menze | September 25, 2018
Attraction pass provider Leisure Pass Group is opening up its custom management platform, known as Leisure Pass Operating System (LPOS), to its North American partners.... Read More
tiqets-reserve-with-google
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Tours and activities providers bring experiences to Google search and maps
By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018
Ticketing platform Tiqets has partnered with Google to supply museum and attraction passes via maps and search.... Read More
homeshare-hotels-learnings
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Why hotels should take cues from home-sharing, stop "obsession with direct booking"
By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018
Though traditional hotel operators have been beleaguered by the march of brands such as Airbnb, they have taken steps to embrace the trend in recent years. A good example is the Marriott International-Hostmaker partnership.... Read More
phocuswright-preview-2018-dana-dunne
Interview / Online
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Dana Dunne
By PhocusWire | September 25, 2018
With previous roles at AOL and easyJet, the CEO of eDreams Odigeo was handed the leadership reins in 2015 and quickly put a six-point plan into action to ensure the company kept pace with the rapidly changing online travel market.... Read More
Phocuswright Women's Leadership Initiative
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Phocuswright launches Women’s Leadership Initiative
By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2018
“The Future of Work” will be the topic of the inaugural Women’s Leadership Initiative session at the Phocuswright Conference, November 13 to 15 in Los Angeles.   ... Read More
In The Big Chair - Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip
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In The Big Chair - Deep Kalra of MakeMyTrip
By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2018
Deep Kalra founded MakeMyTrip in 2000 in the United States to help the country’s Indian community manage its travel to and from India. It started operations within India in 2005 and now offers flights, accommodations and rail and bus tickets.... Read More
VIDEO: Musement on being bought and being part of something bigger
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VIDEO: Musement on being bought and being part of something bigger
By Kevin May | September 25, 2018
The recent deal that saw online travel agency for tours and activities, Musement, head the way of the TUI Group is the latest long line of deals this year.... Read More
malaysia-airlines-chatbot-amadeus
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Malaysia Airlines pilots chatbot developed with Amadeus
By Linda Fox | September 24, 2018
Malaysia Airlines is piloting a chatbot for flight search and booking which has been developed in partnership with Amadeus.... Read More
Xola app marketplace
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Xola creates app marketplace for tour and activity operators
By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2018
Xola, an online booking platform for tours and activities, is consolidating apps and integrations to support online and offline customer acquisition and sales in its new Xola App Store.  ... Read More
Flight Centre acquires Umapped
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Flight Centre Travel Group acquires itinerary planning platform Umapped
By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2018
Umapped, a specialist in itinerary management, has been acquired by Australia-based Flight Centre Travel Group.... Read More
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