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Travelzoo wants place as alternative to Expedia and Priceline for hotels
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Travelzoo wants place as alternative to Expedia and Priceline for hotels
By Martin Cowen | April 29, 2016
Hotel search is the star performer in Travelzoo's latest financials, growing at a triple-digit rate... Read More
Expedia's acquisitions added 28 points of revenue growth in early 2016
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Expedia's acquisitions added 28 points of revenue growth in early 2016
By Sean O'Neil | April 28, 2016
Expedia Inc reported first quarter 2016 earnings, saying its recent acquisitions (AirAsia Expedia,... Read More
HomeAway dramatically revamps subscription pricing for US owners
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HomeAway dramatically revamps subscription pricing for US owners
By Sean O'Neil | April 28, 2016
It was only in February that HomeAway implemented a changed pricing structure, a move that came after... Read More
Sabre sees revenue climb 21% in the first three months of 2016
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Sabre sees revenue climb 21% in the first three months of 2016
By Sean O'Neil | April 28, 2016
Sabre saw its revenues increase by 21% in the first quarter of 2016, to $859.5 million. The pace of... Read More
Amadeus develops insight tool for airlines to get a handle on performance
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Amadeus develops insight tool for airlines to get a handle on performance
By Linda Fox | April 28, 2016
Amadeus has unveiled a data-driven system which will help airlines gather and analyse information for... Read More
Airlines and hotels still lag global averages for mobile bookings
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Airlines and hotels still lag global averages for mobile bookings
By Sean O'Neil | April 27, 2016
The travel industry talks a lot about mobile adoption, but when it comes time to make purchases, many... Read More
Hotelbeds sold for Euro 1.2 billion to Cinven and CPPIB
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Hotelbeds sold for Euro 1.2 billion to Cinven and CPPIB
By Martin Cowen | April 27, 2016
After months of speculation, TUI Group has finally sold its Hotelbeds business, netting Euro 1.165... Read More
Rakuten led the $5 million investment in Xola, the activities booking software startup
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Rakuten led the $5 million investment in Xola, the activities booking software startup
By Sean O'Neil | April 27, 2016
In February we reported that tours-and-activities software provider Xola had secured a $6 million... Read More
Drivy, the peer-based car rental startup, raises Euro 31 million, gaining on Turo
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Drivy, the peer-based car rental startup, raises Euro 31 million, gaining on Turo
By Sean O'Neil | April 27, 2016
More than 850,000 people in France, Germany, and Spain have joined the sharing economy by using a new... Read More
Sygic takes majority share of Tripomatic, rebrands its travel app
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Sygic takes majority share of Tripomatic, rebrands its travel app
By Sean O'Neil | April 27, 2016
Sygic, a maker of mobile navigation apps, took a 51% equity stake in Tripomatic, a Czech... Read More
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