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Mapbox could unleash a wave of creativity in mapping with its developer SDK

By Nick Vivion | May 21, 2015

Mapbox, who's client list includes Roadtrippers, has now expanded into an open mobile SDK, free for up to 50,000 MAUs. The startup focuses exclusively on powering well-designed, custom maps for oth... Read More

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HomeAway fulfills promise to enter urban markets, goes head-to-head with Airbnb

By Nick Vivion | May 21, 2015

Just a few months back, Tnooz spoke with HomeAway CEO Brian Sharples about the differences between his company and Airbnb. One of the key differences — the focus on vacation markets — is becoming l... Read More

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Lastminute.com takes over at Bravofly Rumbo, promises ahead-of-the-curve strategy

By Kevin May | May 21, 2015

Two months on from bedding in its purchase of Lastminute.com, Bravofly Rumbo has won shareholder approval to banish its former brand name forever. The new corporate identity for the group will come... Read More

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Wearables booming in Asia-Pacific, so travel and Apple Watch have a big opportunity

By Viewpoints | May 21, 2015

We are all told that the Apple Watch is ideal for bite-sized pieces of information, all consumed in a fraction of a second. Yet this gives travel businesses looking at a product for the Apple Watch... Read More

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Delta feuds with online travel sites after removing fare and schedule data

By Nick Vivion | May 20, 2015

It's been awhile since we've had a single carrier feud so widely with online travel sites — the most notable recurring feud was American Airlines and Orbitz. Delta has now taken on the fight with O... Read More

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Nobody's perfect - what Priceline didn't appreciate was coming next

By Kevin May | May 20, 2015

Love it or hate it - the Priceline Group, many would argue, has made very few wrong turns over the years. The company's strategy around the Booking.com acquisition and growth plan, for example, is... Read More

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Web and technology now contribute to the overall hotel guest experience

By Viewpoints | May 20, 2015

The most important part of a hotelier's job is to ensure an outstanding experience for guests while they are on your property. Obviously. But, easier said than done, making sure they also have a gr... Read More

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Thomas Cook looks beyond waves for common systems approach

By Linda Fox | May 20, 2015

There is a lot of 'oneness' going on within the Europe's two tour operating giants as they strive for increased efficiency and reshape their businesses for the digital age. Last week during its hal... Read More

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WayBlazer, the travel cognitive computing startup, lands $5M

By Sean O'Neil | May 20, 2015

IBM is a lead investor in a $5 million Series A funding round for WayBlazer, a travel search and discovery company that licenses Watson cognitive computing technology. Other investors are The Entre... Read More

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China tourism specialist Jetbay raises $1.6 million

By Martin Cowen | May 20, 2015

US-based JetBay, an online platform for Chinese inbound travel, has raised $1.6 million and will invest the money in building up its product and branding. Chief operating officer James Tan told Tn... Read More

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Wifi and 24/7 tech support are now essential to cruise passengers

By Nick Vivion | May 20, 2015

UK travelers who have never cruised before are inclined to embark on one soon, according to a recent survey of 2,000 adults. The survey, from Amadeus, found that technology continues to grow in imp... Read More

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Hungry again, TripAdvisor acquires Dimmi, a restaurant-booking site Down Under

By Sean O'Neil | May 19, 2015

TripAdvisor said today that it has acquired Australian restaurant booking platform, Dimmi. The amount was not disclosed. Dimmi had raised about $15 million (AUS) from investors, including CMB and t... Read More

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TripAdvisor's Kaufer defends Instant Booking, teases an itinerary-builder tool

By Sean O'Neil | May 19, 2015

TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer was interviewed by J.P. Morgan investment analyst Doug Anmuth today at the Global Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference in Boston. Kaufer discussed his company's Tr... Read More

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Ancillary watch: Fees are now mission critical for airlines — and travelers approve

By Nick Vivion | May 19, 2015

Two reports from Switchfly reveal ancillary alignment between airlines and their passengers: The airlines are seeing success in selling ancillaries and the travelers are embracing them. The first r... Read More

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Airbnb claims only on the first page of its business plan

By Kevin May | May 19, 2015

It's a statement with probably enough of an edge to it to worry hospitality providers - and others - the world over, but clearly Airbnb has ambitions to grow further. Olivier Gremillon, managing di... Read More

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