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VerbalizeIt is acquired by Smartling, in a translation mash-up
News / Technology
VerbalizeIt is acquired by Smartling, in a translation mash-up
By Sean O'Neil | May 20, 2016
VerbalizeIt, a startup that runs an on-demand, remote translation platform, has been acquired by... Read More
Accel-KKR invests in Cendyn, the fast-growing, B2B event- and hotel-marketing tech player
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Accel-KKR invests in Cendyn, the fast-growing, B2B event- and hotel-marketing tech player
By Sean O'Neil | May 20, 2016
Technology-focused private equity group Accel-KKR has acquired a stake in Cendyn, a provider of B2B... Read More
Consider the traveler's "chimp mind", not just your spreadsheets
News / Distribution
Consider the traveler's "chimp mind", not just your spreadsheets
By Martin Cowen | May 20, 2016
Uber is a success because of its maps, according to ad guru, TED speaker and vice-chairman of Ogilvy... Read More
Time pressure's effect on the mobile path to purchase of travel
News / Technology
Time pressure's effect on the mobile path to purchase of travel
By Sean O'Neil | May 19, 2016
Few people doubt the travel-industry maxim that consumers using mobile devices are more typically... Read More
FlightCar takes new product and strategy route, post-funding
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FlightCar takes new product and strategy route, post-funding
By Sean O'Neil | May 19, 2016
Committing to an idea is important. But so is being savvy enough to know when you need to correct... Read More
Thomas Cook talks conversions and ancillaries, not much else
News / Technology
Thomas Cook talks conversions and ancillaries, not much else
By Martin Cowen | May 19, 2016
Tour operator Thomas Cook has  lifted its web sales in the UK and Germany and is talking the talk... Read More
Travel Tripper's new hotel booking platform breaks rates out of the engine
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Travel Tripper's new hotel booking platform breaks rates out of the engine
By Sean O'Neil | May 19, 2016
Travel Tripper, the New York City-based hotel technology company, is debuting a platform that offers... Read More
Adrenaline Hunter raises Euro 600,000 to build out the team
News / Distribution
Adrenaline Hunter raises Euro 600,000 to build out the team
By Linda Fox | May 19, 2016
Adrenaline Hunter, an online booking platform for extreme sports and outdoor activities, has raised... Read More
MakeMyTrip takes Ctrip's advice
News / Technology
MakeMyTrip takes Ctrip's advice
By Martin Cowen | May 18, 2016
Indian OTA MakeMyTrip remains committed to growing its market share via brand-building rather than... Read More
Layaway for getaways: Expedia will allow monthly installment payments on hotel bookings
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Layaway for getaways: Expedia will allow monthly installment payments on hotel bookings
By Sean O'Neil | May 18, 2016
Soon, for hotel reservations worth more than $200 on its US Expedia.com flagship site, Expedia, Inc.,... Read More
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