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Google pushes further into private accommodations, rolls out vacation rentals search worldwide

By Mitra Sorrells | March 26, 2019

Google is adding vacation rental listings from the likes of Expedia Group and TripAdvisor to its Hotel Search platform.... Read More

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Activity tech provider BookingKit secures multimillion-euro round

By Kevin May | March 26, 2019

The investment in the Germany-based company comes just over a year after its Series B round from the same backers.... Read More

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Lola nearly doubles funding with $37M capital injection

By Mitra Sorrells | March 26, 2019

The corporate travel management platform will use the Series C funding to double its headcount and further develop its technology.... Read More

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VIDEO: TUI on thinking about experiences as part of the overall trip

By Kevin May | March 26, 2019

With a string of acquisitions under its belt, one of Europe's biggest travel brands in the tours and activities sector has a lot going on.... Read More

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Mobile technology, customer acquisition among top challenges for ground transit operators

By Jill Menze | March 26, 2019

According to a survey from CellPoint Mobile, ground transit operators in the United States are struggling to keep up with consumer demand for a seamless, mobile-first transportation experience.... Read More

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Rate parity issues continue to challenge hotels in key markets

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019

OTA Insight's Annual Hotel Parity Review shows independent hotels and local chains are more likely to suffer losses from rate parity issues.... Read More

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Lufthansa Innovation Hub offers rewards via RYDES app

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019

Lufthansa Innovation Hub unveils RYDES mobility application, rewarding consumers for public transport trips as well as intercity services.... Read More

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VIDEO: Why operators should still have a voice in tours and activities

By Kevin May | March 25, 2019

Macro trends in tours and activities have created challenges and opportunities for those at the sharp end of the industry: those that provide a tour or activity and operators of attractions.... Read More

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Ground innovation, part 4: Getting onboard the rail (r)evolution

By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019

In the final part of our series on ground transportation, we look at the development of rail technology and distribution.... Read More

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Sounding Off: The autonomous option may not be the one chosen

By PhocusWire | March 22, 2019

Second-guessing consumer behavior, especially when it comes to the introduction of new technology, is often fraught with problems.... Read More

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Japan Airlines and Travelport unite to create domestic distribution platform

By Kevin May | March 22, 2019

Travelport will form a joint venture with Japan Airlines to take over the running of the former global distribution system known as Axess.... Read More

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Welcome Pickups speeds off with €3.3M to grow "holistic" in-destination service

By Jill Menze | March 22, 2019

The Athens, Greece-based company will use the funds to build a traveler app and grow its team and partnerships.... Read More

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VIDEO: How a gamification app can find a role in tourism

By Kevin May | March 22, 2019

Gamification of tech services is not an entirely new concept in the travel industry but the capabilities of smartphones and their mobile networks has certainly improved the quality of some of the apps.... Read More

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VIDEO: How tourism boards tackle the digitalization of activities

By Kevin May | March 21, 2019

A tourism office explains how technologies such as blockchain, data management and others will reshape the role of these important organizations In the future.... Read More