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Trivago creates sales subsidiary, looks to closer ties with independent hotels

By Linda Fox | October 18, 2017

Trivago has unveiled a subsidiary which it says is aimed at helping hoteliers with online direct... Read More

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Vacasa enters the big league with $100 million-plus Series B

By Martin Cowen | October 17, 2017

Tech-enabled vacation rental management company Vacasa has closed a Series B round worth $103.5... Read More

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Blacklane buys airport services startup, connects the dots

By Martin Cowen | October 13, 2017

Blacklane will add airport concierge services to its offering within the next few months after buying... Read More

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tnoozLIVE@Arival: Watch the livestream here

By Nick Vivion | October 13, 2017

Welcome to the inaugural tnoozLIVE@ event! We are creating the editorial layer on events and... Read More

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Another billion dollars for Ola, with more on the way

By Martin Cowen | October 12, 2017

India's leading mobility app Ola has raised $1.1 billion with un-named US investors taking part... Read More

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Bokun makes progress with airline and tourist board partnerships

By Linda Fox | October 12, 2017

Bókun, a specialist in distribution technology for the tours and activities industry, is partnering... Read More

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Withlocals' data-driven approach to private tours impresses investors

By Martin Cowen | October 11, 2017

Withlocals.com, a Netherlands-based marketplace connecting travellers with local tour guides, has... Read More

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Ctrip gets deeper into Tujia, leads $300 million Series E

By Martin Cowen | October 10, 2017

China's Airbnb-of-sorts Tujia.com has raised another $300 million in a Series E round, led by Ctrip.... Read More

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Consolidation in tours and activities as Musement acquires Triposo

By Linda Fox | October 10, 2017

Italy-based tours and activities company Musement has acquired travel content platform Triposo with... Read More

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'Direct bookers are better in bed:' hotels huddle at the Direct Booking Summit

By Nick Vivion | October 9, 2017

I recently took the stage with a panel of hoteliers (and one hotelier-turned-vendor) to discuss direct... Read More

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