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Travelstart takes over rival Jumia Travel, plans to tap new customers

By Steven Lerner | December 10, 2019

Travelstart will manage the operations of Jumia Travel’s online booking websites – including sales,... Read More

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Airbnb part of $55M round for corporate housing platform Zeus Living

By Steven Lerner | December 10, 2019

Funds from the $55 million round will enable Zeus Living to expand its portfolio of furnished homes... Read More

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Airline industry could create additional $40B a year via retailing

By Linda Fox | December 9, 2019

A McKinsey report details the potential value opportunity for airlines from different retailing... Read More

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VIDEO: Personalization, the importance of data and privacy in travel

By Linda Fox | December 6, 2019

Developments in, as well as the challenges of, personalization in travel were up for discussion during... Read More

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Toyota backs autonomous shuttle service May Mobility with $50M investment

By Steven Lerner | December 5, 2019

The Toyota Motor Corporation is leading a $50 million Series B round into autonomous... Read More

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Expedia Group fallout: Life after Mark Okerstrom

By Steven Lerner | December 5, 2019

Industry analysts react to the sudden departures of Expedia Group CEO Mark Okerstrom and CFO Alan... Read More

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Property management systems "failing" private accommodation owners

By Linda Fox | December 4, 2019

The number of property management systems, including their limitations for offering extras, is an... Read More

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India's Paytm finances bus ticketing tech firm Infinity

By Steven Lerner | December 4, 2019

The partnership will bolster Paytm's payments and ticketing technology solutions for bus operators.... Read More

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VIDEO: Expedia Group on Vrbo growth, search challenges and workplace diversity

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2019

During an interview at the Phocuswright Conference in Florida last month, Okerstrom discusses... Read More

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Uplift finalizes $250M credit line for travel payment service

By Linda Fox | December 2, 2019

The platform that allows travel brands to offer part-payments to users agrees to a $250... Read More

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