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Ex-Hotwire president breathes life into DealBase

By Sean O'Neil | October 27, 2014

DealBase, the hotel discount comparison search site that spun off Silicon Valley sensation... Read More

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WeSwap to expand to key markets following Series A round

By Linda Fox | October 27, 2014

Currency exchange marketplace WeSwap has raised $7.5 million in Series A funding. The round, which... Read More

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eDreams Odigeo suspends share trading [UPDATE 3]

By Sean O'Neil | October 24, 2014

Shares of online travel platform eDreams Odigeo were suspended by the Spanish stock exchange on Friday... Read More

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Startup pitch: Cosmopolit Home puts fresh twist on house-swapping

By Sean O'Neil | October 24, 2014

Home exchange is a decades-old idea that's being given new life thanks to Cosmopolit Home, a one-year... Read More

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Yelp locks down Germany with purchase of Restaurant-Kritik

By Nick Vivion | October 24, 2014

In order to boost growth and profitability, Yelp has been expanding its community of restaurant and... Read More

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Cheat sheet to the NDC Innovation Fund, run by IATA and Travel Capitalist Ventures

By Sean O'Neil | October 24, 2014

On October 15, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and private equity and venture... Read More

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Uber reaps positive PR bonanza after Manila sting

By Martin Cowen | October 24, 2014

Uber has ruffled feathers around the globe, with its latest PR and regulatory battle being fought out... Read More

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Facebook and WhatsApp most popular for Asia Pacific travellers [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Linda Fox | October 24, 2014

Accor Hotels has surveyed more than 6,500 travellers from the Asia Pacific region to produce its... Read More

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Hovelstay - yes, Hovelstay - nets $1.2M for its cheap lodging platform

By Sean O'Neil | October 23, 2014

A treehouse yurt. A tent in a Hawaiian forest. A FEMA-certified dome. These are some of the examples... Read More

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Groupon steps into battle for local on mobile with new Pages product

By Nick Vivion | October 23, 2014

Taking a "page" from the Yellow Pages, merchant deals brand Groupon has announced a new product called... Read More

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