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OYO launches in the UK, eyes "multi-billion-dollar" opportunity
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OYO launches in the UK, eyes "multi-billion-dollar" opportunity
By Martin Cowen | September 19, 2018
India’s tech-enabled hotel group OYO has announced plans to enter the UK market, its first move... Read More
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Certify swoops on Captio to further grow expense management ambitions
By Linda Fox | September 18, 2018
Certify acquires Spain-based Captio, its second expansion through M&A in the space of three months... Read More
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tnoozLIVE@AviationFestival - Bonny Simi, president, JetBlue Technology Ventures
By Martin Cowen | September 17, 2018
JetBlue Technology Ventures (JTV)  is likely to receive around 2,500 startup pitches this year,... Read More
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News / Technology
eDreams Odigeo taps AI to learn about customers and improve the experience
By Linda Fox | September 17, 2018
eDreams Odigeo talks up success of artificial intelligence to create a more personalized... Read More
TUI buys Musement to bolster destination experiences
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TUI buys Musement to bolster destination experiences
By Martin Cowen | September 17, 2018
European travel giant TUI Group has bought Italian tours and activities tech specialist Musement as it... Read More
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TripCreator lands $8M in funding, plans New York move
By Linda Fox | September 14, 2018
TripCreator, a trip planning service, has raised $8 million in funding from venture capitalists and... Read More
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News / Technology
How AI might alleviate planning headaches for airlines
By Linda Fox | September 13, 2018
Airlines are hoping artificial intelligence could do away with many of the traditional planning... Read More
Tech hardware giant's VC arm invests in Beekeeper
News / Technology
Tech hardware giant's VC arm invests in Beekeeper
By Martin Cowen | September 13, 2018
By its own admission, "a diverse group of strategic investors" were involved in a $13 million Series... Read More
BridgeStreet launches new platform for extended stays
News / Distribution
BridgeStreet launches new platform for extended stays
By Martin Cowen | September 12, 2018
Extended stay specialist BridgeStreet has ramped up its proposition to the corporate travel market... Read More
Evaneos secures $80 million, US launch planned for early 2019
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Evaneos secures $80 million, US launch planned for early 2019
By Martin Cowen | September 11, 2018
Multi-day tours marketplace and platform Evaneos has picked up £60 million ($80 million) in funding... Read More
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