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Google Maps adds local language help for travelers, plots guides feature
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November 19, 2019
Google Maps has launched a translation service through Google Translate that helps users navigate destinations through local languages....
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Cover Genius adds $10M in Series B for growth in the U.K., U.S. and Asia
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November 19, 2019
Cover Genius, an insurance technology specialist, is plotting growth after landing $10 million in Series B funding....
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"We need to fight for equality" - Billie Jean King, Mark Okerstrom and more on diversity and inclusion
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November 19, 2019
At Expedia Group's Explore event, diversity, inclusion and leadership were discussed at length by executives and speakers such as tennis legend and equality advocate Billie Jean King....
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Welcome to the Hot 25 Startups for 2020
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November 18, 2019
We're excited to highlight the next wave of companies that have shown potential to break through in 2020, based on their ability to innovate, grow customers and expand geographically, as well as the quality of leadership teams....
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Airbnb adds checks and balances to Experiences in bid to boost trust
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November 18, 2019
Further to recently announced initiatives to verify hosts and homes, Airbnb is also planning "trust" upgrades to its Experiences product....
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Airport transportation marketplace Jayride raises $3.5M to build out product and tech
By Mitra Sorrells
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November 18, 2019
Airport transfer marketplace Jayride has raised $3.5 million to develop its product and technology....
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Sounding Off: Rebrands are brave but sometimes don't go far enough
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November 15, 2019
Perhaps the biggest opportunity to simply run every type of accommodation under the Expedia brand, with the power that its platform has in the marketplace, was dismissed too quickly....
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Refundit pockets $9.8M for its digital VAT refund service
By Linda Fox
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November 15, 2019
Amadeus Ventures led the round, with participation also coming from Portugal Ventures and a number of seed investors....
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Hopper acquires GDX Travel, advancing NDC capacity and geographic growth
By Mitra Sorrells
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November 14, 2019
The deal gives Hopper direct access to more than 25 regional and low-cost carriers in Latin America via IATA’s NDC....
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Skyscanner pivots from original model, becomes marketplace with bookings
By Kevin May
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November 14, 2019
The U.K.-based company is at pains to point out that it is not "becoming an online travel agency" - instead it is offering a three-pronged approach to connecting users with air tickets....
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Removing friction from travel is Expedia's "Everest" goal
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November 14, 2019
Expedia Group is seeking to connect customers partners more intelligently as part of a bid to make it locally relevant....
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Trip.com Group operations income up 52% as company begins new chapter
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November 14, 2019
Net revenue grew 12% year-over-year to $1.47 billion for newly named online travel agency group....
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HotelBeds to axe 5% of workforce as part of "optimization" strategy
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November 13, 2019
The Spain-based bedbank says it has now consolidated into one business following its acquisitions, in early 2017, of Tourico Holidays and GTA....
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Airports look to emerging technology (even blockchain) to drive much-needed efficiency
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November 12, 2019
Airlines and airports are using emerging tech such as LIDAR and blockchain to improve efficiency and prepare for growth....
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Uplift adds Carnival Cruise Line to growing list of payment option partners
By Mitra Sorrells
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November 12, 2019
Carnival Cruise Line is the newest travel brand to offer financing through Uplift....
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