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Journera, brainchild of Orbitz founder Jeff Katz, secures $9M capital
News / Technology
Journera, brainchild of Orbitz founder Jeff Katz, secures $9M capital
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2018
Journera, the data and analytics platform launched by former Orbitz boss Jeff Katz, has raised Series... Read More
Artificial intelligence and the drive for an emotional connection with travelers
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Artificial intelligence and the drive for an emotional connection with travelers
By Linda Fox | July 12, 2018
Amadeus is experimenting with a branch of artificial intelligence called "reinforcement learning."... Read More
CMAC Group buys taxi platform Cabfind
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CMAC Group buys taxi platform Cabfind
By Linda Fox | July 11, 2018
B2B taxi company Cabfind has been acquired by CMAC Group, a ground transport specialist.... Read More
Seatfrog picks up £4.5m Series A as rail pax engage with upgrade auctions
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Seatfrog picks up £4.5m Series A as rail pax engage with upgrade auctions
By Martin Cowen | July 11, 2018
Seatfrog, an app-focussed rail and airline upgrade technology specialist, has confirmed a £4.5 million... Read More
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Airbnb boosts Chinese leadership team with Tao Peng appointment
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2018
Chinese entrepreneur Tao Peng is joining Airbnb to become its president in China.... Read More
New scenarios for a fast-moving airline distribution landscape
News / Distribution
New scenarios for a fast-moving airline distribution landscape
By Linda Fox | July 10, 2018
Airline distribution has evolved more in the last three years than perhaps at any time in the previous... Read More
Booking adds APAC to global meta line-up with HotelsCombined deal
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Booking adds APAC to global meta line-up with HotelsCombined deal
By Martin Cowen | July 9, 2018
Booking Holdings is buying hotel metasearch site, HotelsCombined, for an undisclosed sum.... Read More
Emirates and The Entertainer devise subscription model for trip-planning app
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Emirates and The Entertainer devise subscription model for trip-planning app
By Martin Cowen | July 9, 2018
Dubai-based loyalty and engagements specialist The Entertainer has developed a trip-planning and... Read More
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Linda Fox
July 9, 2018
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Startup pitch: Rateboard wants to help leisure hotels provide the right price to the right guest
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Startup pitch: Rateboard wants to help leisure hotels provide the right price to the right guest
By Linda Fox | July 6, 2018
Fresh from a seven-figure round of funding, Rateboard is seeking to speed up its expansion into... Read More
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