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Jumia Travel adds Progressive Web App, lifts conversion by one-third
News / Technology
Jumia Travel adds Progressive Web App, lifts conversion by one-third
By Martin Cowen | June 14, 2017
African OTA Jumia Travel is seeing the benefits of building Progressive Web App (PWA) capabilities... Read More
Expedia lets hotels highlight local landmarks and experiences
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Expedia lets hotels highlight local landmarks and experiences
By Linda Fox | June 13, 2017
Expedia Partner Central is enabling hotels to create a list of local experiences and landmarks as part... Read More
Yonder gets a match through acquisition by Luvbyrd
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Yonder gets a match through acquisition by Luvbyrd
By Linda Fox | June 13, 2017
Outdoor activity specialist Yonder has been acquired by Luvbyrd founder Mike Keshian. The four year... Read More
Jaguar reveals $25 million Lyft stake
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Jaguar reveals $25 million Lyft stake
By Martin Cowen | June 12, 2017
Jaguar Land Rover has invested $25 million in Lyft through its InMotionVentures investment arm. The... Read More
StartUp Pitch - LiveLocl on message with app-based content
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StartUp Pitch - LiveLocl on message with app-based content
By Martin Cowen | June 12, 2017
LiveLocl is a guidebook, messaging and content app which helps hotels to give guests a memorable... Read More
Ctrip arrives in Manchester (sort of)
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Ctrip arrives in Manchester (sort of)
By Martin Cowen | June 12, 2017
A Chinese start-up in which Ctrip has a stake is making its first move outside Asia, choosing... Read More
Indian tours app Guiddoo raises $300,000
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Indian tours app Guiddoo raises $300,000
By Martin Cowen | June 9, 2017
Indian tours and activities app Guiddoo has raised $300,000 in pre-Series A funding. The business was... Read More
Iceland startup aims to tackle overtourism
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Iceland startup aims to tackle overtourism
By Martin Cowen | June 8, 2017
Travelade is the latest startup to bang the drum for recommendations which guide visitors down the... Read More
HomeAway and Airbnb home in on Japan
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HomeAway and Airbnb home in on Japan
By Martin Cowen | June 8, 2017
Japan is emerging as the latest front in the vacation rental/home-sharing battle, with HomeAway and... Read More
How Expedia sees the future in sharing its technology
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How Expedia sees the future in sharing its technology
By Linda Fox | June 7, 2017
Expedia has made a deal in recent years about its stated goal of moving from being a web company to a... Read More
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