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VIDEO: Bringing an immersive experience to destination activities

By Kevin May | April 2, 2019

Similar to advances in the movie industry in recent decades, technology can give visitors a new way to experience a destination.... Read More

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Amadeus says traveler needs are ripe for innovation

By Linda Fox | April 2, 2019

Amadeus Ventures is focusing on the traveler experience in the hope that innovation can improve the journey for passengers, guests and others.... Read More

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Airbnb confirms investment in Indian hospitality brand OYO

By Jill Menze | April 1, 2019

The rumors are confirmed, and the deal is estimated between $100 million and $200 million.... Read More

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The wake-up call in security that travel brands need to listen to

By Linda Fox | April 1, 2019

Security breaches in travel are rising - IBM gives some indication as to the reasons why and how much it can cost.... Read More

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When right goes wrong for travelers in A/B website testing

By Linda Fox | March 29, 2019

A/B testing has become a big part of what online travel agencies do to introduce new functionality and improve the user experience. But it has its problems.... Read More

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Sounding Off: There's nothing wrong with being smart about investment cash

By PhocusWire | March 29, 2019

As unprofitable Lyft secures its multi-billion valuation IPO, startups in ground transportation and elsewhere should reflect on what their own strategy does for them.... Read More

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Why a women-only ride-share app opted for crowdfunding (after kickback from male VCs)

By Jill Menze | March 29, 2019

Dismissed by male venture capitalists, Australian company Shebah has nearly hit its funding goal of $3 million through crowdfunding.... Read More

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As Amadeus embarks on cloud journey, Expedia keeps it real

By Linda Fox | March 28, 2019

Amadeus has begun migrating services to the cloud beginning with its Master Pricer shopping technology.... Read More

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Triton private equity giant buys online tour operator Sunweb

By Kevin May | March 28, 2019

Sunweb Group is now under auspices of private equity ownership following a deal to sell the business to Triton.... Read More

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VIDEO: TourRadar on raising money and thinking about a big market

By Kevin May | March 28, 2019

TourRadar may not perhaps get quite the same level of attention as other consumer-facing players in the tours and activities sector.... Read More

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WEBINAR REPLAY! AI: No longer just a buzzword for airline growth

By PhocusWire | March 27, 2019

You hear a lot about AI today, but did you know that many airlines are already using this powerful technology to drive real value? ... Read More

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HomeAway commits to future of VRBO with rebrand and new features

By Kevin May | March 27, 2019

Expedia Group is "doubling down on what made the business successful", HomeAway president John Kim says, almost 25 years on from the service's launch in the U.S.... Read More

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Tim Berners-Lee laments state of the web but offers hope for travel brands

By Linda Fox | March 27, 2019

The iconic figure in the history of digital communications envisions a re-decentralized travel industry where consumer data is held on a Solid Pod.... Read More

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Airbnb counts half a billion guest arrivals, host earnings at $65B

By Jill Menze | March 27, 2019

More than 500,000 guests have stayed at Airbnb properties around the globe, the company reports, with three guests checking into listings every half-second.... Read More

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Uber eyes Middle East with $3.1B acquisition of Careem

By Kevin May | March 26, 2019

The purchase price will be split between $1.4 billion in cash and $1.7 billion in convertible notes, Uber said when confirming the acquisition this week.... Read More

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