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Fliggy packs Alibaba technology into debut FlyZoo hotel

By Linda Fox | March 13, 2019

Fliggy sets up FlyZoo hotel with automated services to improve the guest experience.... Read More

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Home is where the growth is as Booking.com invests in brand and tech

By Linda Fox | March 13, 2019

Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel on growth in alternative accommodation and brand awareness.... Read More

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Yatra directors mull over Ebix $336M acquisition bid

By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019

India-based online travel agency Yatra will review a proposal from U.S.-based Ebix to acquire the... Read More

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Google and TripAdvisor stand out for tour and activity research

By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019

More than half of travelers (56%) say they used Google and 38% say they used TripAdvisor to help plan... Read More

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Awaze is the new name to take European Vacation Rentals group forward

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2019

The London-based company was originally formed last year when Wyndham Worldwide sold its European... Read More

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In the Big Chair - Patrick Bosworth of Duetto

By Linda Fox | March 6, 2019

Learning the trade at a number of hotels and resorts in the mid-2000s, the often outspoken Patrick... Read More

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Tour and activity veterans line up to launch content platform Magpie

By Linda Fox | March 5, 2019

Former tour operator Christian Watts, Viator founder Rod Cuthbert and Tokyo-based Venture Republic are... Read More

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BookingPal lands $12M round to boost vacation rental distribution platform

By Linda Fox | March 4, 2019

Valor Capital Group with Altabix and a “new strategic investor” join Existing investors Amadeus... Read More

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Marriott data security breach costs the company $28M so far

By Linda Fox | March 1, 2019

Marriott revealed that the data breach disclosed in November 2018 cost the company $28 million in the... Read More

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Bookingkit calls European first on Ctrip partnership for tours and activities

By Linda Fox | February 28, 2019

Ctrip's global expansion brand Trip.com included in deal to integrate tours, activities and events... Read More

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