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How the flywheel of innovation is propelling business travel forward
Opinion / Technology
How the flywheel of innovation is propelling business travel forward
By Rob Greyber - Egencia | August 15, 2018
We are on the cusp of a new era in business travel. Advances in technology are driving us forward at breakneck speed. The industry is rife with new - but lately struggling - startups: online booking systems, mobile apps, voice bots, all battling for pieces of the market.... Read More
Wegogo blockchain travel platform
News / Distribution
Wegogo aims for fair-share travel platform, alternative to web agency dominance
By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018
In the midst of growth plans, Wegogo is forging ahead with the introduction of blockchain-based tech and the creation of its cryptocurrency known as WeGold.... Read More
Has Airbnb booked its place at the top of the accommodation hierarchy?
Opinion / Distribution
Has Airbnb booked its place at the top of the accommodation hierarchy?
By Lucia Juliano - Harris Interactive | August 14, 2018
Airbnb celebrates its 10th birthday this year - a decade after its founders first rented out an air mattress in their living room to help pay the rent.... Read More
Expedia Group pays $60M to buy out AirAsia from AirAsiaGo platform
News / Online
Expedia Group pays $60M to buy out AirAsia from AirAsiaGo platform
By Kevin May | August 14, 2018
An investment of $60 million has brought to an end a seven-year joint venture between Expedia Group and AirAsia to sell the airline's tickets alongside hotels.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Vacaryx ticks high-touch and blockchain boxes for rental platform
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Vacaryx ticks high-touch and blockchain boxes for rental platform
By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018
Vacaryx is a vacation rental platform that aims to add transparency to the booking process by facilitating communication between hosts and guests.   ... Read More
Startup bad boys somehow always make a return
Notated News / Startups
Startup bad boys somehow always make a return
By Erin Griffith - Wired | August 13, 2018
Travis Kalanick, Uber's founder and former CEO, wasn’t gone very long - just over a year, in fact.... Read More
Amadeus ups the hospitality ante with TravelClick deal
News / Distribution
Amadeus ups the hospitality ante with TravelClick deal
By Marisa Garcia | August 13, 2018
Amadeus has announced plans to buy TravelClick for $1.52 billion from private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo, in an effort to grow its footprint in the hospitality sector.  The purchase gives Am... Read More
Dnata acquires German tour operator Tropo
News / Distribution
Dnata acquires German tour operator Tropo
By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2018
Dnata, a Dubai-based provider of ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering services for 300 airline customers in six continents, has acquired German tour operator Tropo.... Read More
Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 2: Front line tips from the founders
News / Startups
Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 2: Front line tips from the founders
By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2018
For the second piece in our series on startups, we go to the front lines to gather insights from three startup founders.  ... Read More
Startup Pitch - GuruWalk offers free walking tours for travelers, tips welcome
News / Distribution
Startup Pitch - GuruWalk offers free walking tours for travelers, tips welcome
By Martin Cowen | August 13, 2018
Have you heard? The tours and activities sector is quite exciting at the moment... A flurry of big deals and funding - Booking buying Fareharbor, Tripadvisor buying Bokun, Klook raising another $20... Read More
Life beyond walled gardens
News / Technology
Life beyond walled gardens
By Viewpoints | August 13, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Tom Rolph, VP of EMEA for Tapad. Walled gardens are the industry’s frenemies. On one hand they offer advertisers access to millions of users, but on the other hand, they make... Read More
Campsited CEO plots expansion into outdoor pursuit marketplace
News / Distribution
Campsited CEO plots expansion into outdoor pursuit marketplace
By Rob Gill | August 13, 2018
Campsited, the online campsite specialist, was launched in Ireland three years ago when founder Finán O’Donoghue could not find a single website where you could successfully search and book campsites... Read More
Blacklane launches security-bypass services at 500 airports
News / Startups
Blacklane launches security-bypass services at 500 airports
By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2018
Private car service Blacklane is expanding its offerings in a new direction with the launch of Blacklane PASS, which stands for Premium Airport Services and Solutions.  ... Read More
Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B
News / Technology
Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B
By Jill Menze | August 10, 2018
As speculated last week, Amadeus is buying hotel technology provider TravelClick in a $1.52 billion deal.... Read More
Handiscover 700K funding
News / Startups
Handiscover raises $700,000 to expand accessible accommodations platform
By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2018
Handiscover, a startup to help people find and book accessible hotel rooms and rental properties, has raised $700,000 in new funding.  ... Read More
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