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Business travelers increasingly seek digital channels

By Linda Fox | May 22, 2019

Research from CWT shows how business travelers are increasingly look to self-service channels such as web and mobile bookings and other travel-related tasks. Read More

Latin America part 3 ground transportation

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Latin America, part 3: The evolution of buses, bikes and scooters

By Mitra Sorrells | May 20, 2019

For part three in our series on Latin America's travel industry we take a look at some developments in the ground transportation sector. Read More

GetYourGuide 484 million funding reaction

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Investors and a rival on the impact of GetYourGuide's record-breaking funding round

By Mitra Sorrells | May 17, 2019

Industry leaders react to news that SoftBank Vision Fund has invested $484 million in GetYourGuide. Read More

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VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo CEO Dana Dunne on mobile booking, harnessing data

By Linda Fox | May 16, 2019

Dana Dunne, CEO of eDreams Odigeo, shares thoughts on the company's progress over the past four years as well as the wider industry. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Frontdesk manages short-term rentals in urban apartment communities

By Mitra Sorrells | May 14, 2019

Founded in 2017, Frontdesk develops and manages short-term rental suites around the United States for both business and leisure guests. Read More

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Latin America, part 2: Investors take notice as travel startup activity picks up

By Mitra Sorrells | May 13, 2019

For part two in our series on Latin America, we talk to one of the region's prominent accelerator programs and two entrepreneurs for their takes on the startup ecosystem. Read More

Bookings slightly up, revenue slightly down for Booking Holdings in Q1 2019

By Mitra Sorrells | May 9, 2019

Revenue was down but gross bookings were up for Booking Holdings in the first quarter of 2019, including a more than 10% increase in room nights sold. Read More

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Latin America, part 1: Mobile, social drive travel forward despite lingering challenges

By Mitra Sorrells | May 6, 2019

For the first piece in our series on Latin America, we explore some of the region's characteristics impacting the travel industry. Read More

News / Distribution

New OTA targets Muslim travelers looking for halal-friendly destinations

By Mitra Sorrells | April 30, 2019

Rihaala is a new online travel agency focused on halal-friendly destinations and accommodations and user-generated content. Read More

News / Technology

Middle East, part 4: Aviation innovation

By Mitra Sorrells | April 29, 2019

For the final piece in our monthlong series on the Middle East, we take a look at innovations in the airline sector. Read More

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Grab expands beyond ride-hailing with new services to become "everyday super app"

By Marissa Trew - WiT | April 24, 2019

Grab is adding four new services for its users in Singapore including hotel bookings through Agoda and Booking.com. Read More

News / Startups

TripScout signals next phase of travel discovery app with $2.1M funding

By Kevin May | April 24, 2019

The investment is being led by Corazon Capital and includes participation from a number of other funds including New Stack Ventures, MATH Ventures and Connetic Ventures. Read More

News / Technology

Travel translation app TripLingo bought by Travel and Transport

By Kevin May | April 24, 2019

The app was created in 2011 as a means for travelers to obtain instant voice and image translation from a database of useful phrases. Read More

Phocuswright Europe 2019 preview Lax Poojary

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright Europe with... Lax Poojary

By PhocusWire | April 22, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Amsterdam in May, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick... Next up: Touring Bird (Area 120 - Google) co-founder and CEO Lax... Read More