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Dorchester Collection hotels claim social media top slot

By Martin Cowen | October 12, 2016

A new report into the social media presence of luxury hotels and brands has found that The Dorchester... Read More

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Mobile app startups: Firef.ly, YouGoTo, Hinterlands

By Linda Fox | October 11, 2016

This is a regular roundup of some of the latest mobile application startup launches in travel covering... Read More

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It's travel distribution Jim, but not as we know it

By Linda Fox | October 10, 2016

Amadeus has pinpointed four areas where it sees the most change in the travel industry and travel... Read More

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Startup pitch - ShareACamper sets up peer-to-peer platform for motorhome rentals

By Martin Cowen | October 10, 2016

The motorhomes industry could easily have a seat at the top table of independent travel - the "hotel... Read More

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Wimdu and 9flats combine into one short-term rental company

By Sean O'Neil | October 9, 2016

The two largest European-founded companies that have aspired to be Airbnb alternatives — Wimdu and... Read More

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Marriott lifts the covers on startup accelerator

By Linda Fox | October 6, 2016

Marriott Hotels is jumping on the accelerator bandwagon with the launch of TestBED for early-stage... Read More

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MakeMyTrip expands Indian business into Airbnb territory

By Martin Cowen | October 6, 2016

India's MakeMyTrip has launched Rightstay, a standalone brand dedicated to alternative accommodation... Read More

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Gloveler becomes latest home rental site to face financial difficulties

By Martin Cowen | October 5, 2016

German private accommodation rental site Gloveler is under preliminary insolvency, meaning that it... Read More

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TripAdvisor's The Fork invests in Eatigo

By Martin Cowen | October 4, 2016

Eatigo, a restaurant tech start-up operating in Thailand and Singapore, has secured a Series B round... Read More

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In online reviews who responds and length of response are important

By Linda Fox | October 4, 2016

There is little doubt that online reviews play a big role in the travel purchase decision for many... Read More

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