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Startup pitch: Golfscape offers a platform to book golf worldwide
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Startup pitch: Golfscape offers a platform to book golf worldwide
By Nick Vivion | August 22, 2014
While golf has recently been in the news due to declining player counts, the industry thrives when it... Read More
Uber's API dropped into Hyatt, United and Expensify
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Uber's API dropped into Hyatt, United and Expensify
By Nick Vivion | August 21, 2014
This week's reveal of the Uber API marks the company's latest push to become the dominant means of... Read More
ClickBus keeps rolling with $10 million in funding
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ClickBus keeps rolling with $10 million in funding
By Linda Fox | August 21, 2014
Bus travel booking service ClickBus has received $10 million in funding from a group of investors... Read More
PressPlay raises $500k in novel bid for on-seat entertainment
News / Technology
PressPlay raises $500k in novel bid for on-seat entertainment
By Nick Vivion | August 20, 2014
New Delhi-based PressPlay Entertainment has raised a $500k angel round to expand its novel approach to... Read More
Study: At upscale hotels, guest acquisition costs are devouring room revenue growth
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Study: At upscale hotels, guest acquisition costs are devouring room revenue growth
By Sean O'Neil | August 20, 2014
Guest acquisition costs are escalating at the same clip as room revenue growth, according to a new,... Read More
Google tests new hotel search, pushes Hotel Price Ads to second click
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Google tests new hotel search, pushes Hotel Price Ads to second click
By Nick Vivion | August 20, 2014
Google has been testing an evolved hotel search layout, leaning more on its mobile layout for hotel... Read More
Trip.me plots expansion following Series A funding
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Trip.me plots expansion following Series A funding
By Linda Fox | August 20, 2014
Itinerary planning startup Trip.me has announced undisclosed Series A funding led by Recruit Holdings... Read More
Expedia reveals travel data platform ambition with revamped tablet app
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Expedia reveals travel data platform ambition with revamped tablet app
By Nick Vivion | August 19, 2014
The Expedia brand has teased a new tablet app for Android and iOS, revealing a strategic move towards... Read More
Travel technology, boutique bidding, and innovations in travel [VIDEO]
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Travel technology, boutique bidding, and innovations in travel [VIDEO]
By Nick Vivion | August 19, 2014
Travel technology, boutique bidding and innovations in travel from Airbnb and Concur were all recent... Read More
TripAdvisor's Airfarewatchdog quietly launches curated hotel picks
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TripAdvisor's Airfarewatchdog quietly launches curated hotel picks
By Sean O'Neil | August 18, 2014
TripAdvisor-owned Airfarewatchdog has unveiled a curated hotels recommendation service. Still in... Read More
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