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Airbnb finds inspiration in the jungle for new campaign

By Linda Fox | February 11, 2016

Competition for the home rental customer is intensifying with all parties trying to reach the consumer... Read More

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Former Cleartrip exec sees entry-level opening, launches Comfy Stays

By Martin Cowen | February 10, 2016

Rakesh Rana, formerly vice president of hotel business development for Cleartrip, has launched Comfy... Read More

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Expedia claims a strong 2015 thanks partly to its $6 billion in acquisitions

By Sean O'Neil | February 10, 2016

Expedia released its fourth-quarter earnings report today and said gross bookings jumped 40%, compared... Read More

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Event planners who use tech during site visits cover more ground, says survey

By Sean O'Neil | February 10, 2016

Are event planners using smartphone and tablets during the site visit process? And does it make... Read More

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NextPax secures Euro 2.5 million Series A

By Martin Cowen | February 10, 2016

NextPax, a vacation rental reservations and management specialist, has picked up a Series A round... Read More

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Slow progress in personalisation as companies prioritise other tech

By Linda Fox | February 10, 2016

Personalisation is something we will hear a fair bit about this year as organisations break out of the... Read More

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GuestLogix files for creditor protection

By Sean O'Neil | February 9, 2016

GuestLogix, the Tornoto-based company that's the largest onboard payments processor for the travel... Read More

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Direct flights are vital to startup success, says a major study

By Sean O'Neil | February 9, 2016

Destinations hoping to encourage the flourishing of startup hubs may want to note a significant US... Read More

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Sabre reports continued steady growth, bold forecasts

By Sean O'Neil | February 9, 2016

A majority of the brokerage firms that cover Sabre expect its stock price to appreciate, and today’s... Read More

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Oktogo nets a further $2 million from Poland's MCI

By Linda Fox | February 9, 2016

Russia-based online travel specialist Oktogo has received a further $2m in funding from existing... Read More

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