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Cyber attacks loom as aviation threat in soon-to-be $1 trillion overall exposure

By Nick Vivion | December 8, 2014

While the media focuses on certain system breaches and other cyber attacks, global insurance provider Allianz has signaled a reminder of the vulnerability of inter-operable airline systems in its late... Read More

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The story of a promising social travel startup now up for auction

By Kevin May | December 8, 2014

What do you need to ensure a social travel site can keep going in the face of huge competition? Many of these types of websites have never revealed some of the key metrics they work towards, so it'... Read More

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THack Bangalore results - creativity abounds during a weekend of frantic coding

By Martin Cowen | December 8, 2014

The second Tnooz THack Bangalore took place last weekend at the offices of HolidayIQ. In a slightly different twist to the previous thirteen Tnooz THacks, this event included a Travelport Challeng... Read More

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It's official: SAP closes $8.3 billion deal for Concur

By Nick Vivion | December 5, 2014

Software giant SAP's $8.3 billion deal to purchase travel and expense platform Concur has closed, marking an official end to Concur's independent past and setting the tone for a combined future. Al... Read More

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A startup founder's tips to success on a budget at industry events

By Viewpoints | December 5, 2014

Throughout the year travel leaders from across the globe gather at industry events to hear expert panels and speeches, innovative product pitches, and network for sales and business development opport... Read More

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Why you should avoid selling rooms for peanuts on last-minute hotel apps

By Viewpoints | December 5, 2014

This Thanksgiving holiday in the US was an eventful one for the hospitality industry, not least due to one particular last-minute hotel app. What got my attention was the Black Friday offer of $7 r... Read More

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Everplaces focuses on B2B, CEO steps down

By Linda Fox | December 5, 2014

Mobile travel guide specialist Everplaces is switching its focus to the development of B2B applications just two years after launching the capability for travel companies. The company's chief execu... Read More

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Uber reigns with $1.2 billion additional funds, skyrocketing valuation

By Nick Vivion | December 4, 2014

Uber has raised another round, this time at an enormous valuation of $41 billion. The round, which comes in as one of the largest ever at $1.2 billion, is set to continue adding fuel to the Uber fire.... Read More

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Startup pitch: FlitWays offers multiple modes of airport transportation

By Nick Vivion | December 4, 2014

FlitWays is an emerging travel startup dedicated to securing transportation to and from airports. The startup offers one-stop seamless booking for taxis, black cars and airport shuttles, and curren... Read More

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GrabTaxi hails a massive $250 million in new investment

By Kevin May | December 4, 2014

GrabTaxi hinted that a $65 million capital raise just six weeks ago was just the beginning - it has now got another $250 million The South East Asia-focused taxi-booking mobile app has captured the... Read More

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Why the guest experience is the essential weapon for hotels

By Pamela Whitby | December 4, 2014

With growing competition in the supply chain and hotels increasingly under the cosh, if nothing else they need to keep focused on delivering a great service. NB: This is a report by Pamela Whitby,... Read More

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Trying to get a handle on 5 years of consumer travel startups

By Viewpoints | December 4, 2014

Numerous consumer-focused travel startups have launched in the past five years. They tackle many facets of travel, ranging from hotel and flight search to ground transport, social travel, trip plan... Read More

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Travel buyers still unsure over role and need for NDC

By Kevin May | December 4, 2014

Two and a half years since the (then) controversial New Distribution Capability project was unveiled by IATA, yet there appears plenty still to do to energise the industry. A survey of nearly 200 t... Read More

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TUI Travel bows out on good online growth, roll on the merger

By Linda Fox | December 4, 2014

TUI Travel has reported strong online growth highlighting £4.1 billion in online sales for mainstream business for the year ended 30 September 2014. The figure was announced as part of its financia... Read More

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Capitaine Train raises Euro 5.5 million in further funding

By Nick Vivion | December 3, 2014

Rail booking startup Capitaine Train has pulled into the station with Euro 5.5 million in additional financing. The rail booking startup previously raised Euro 2.5 million back in June 2013, follow... Read More

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