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TripActions new flight shopping interface

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TripActions introduces new flight shopping experience for business travelers

By Mitra Sorrells | February 5, 2019

TripActions is rolling out a new interface to provide a better flight shopping experience for business travelers.... Read More

News / Startups

Festicket adds $4.6M to expand festival travel packages platform

By Linda Fox | February 5, 2019

Festicket adds a further $4.6 million in funding, hot on the heels of its recent $10.5 million Series D round.... Read More

News / Technology

Google tells hotels to think of smart devices as extra organs of a guest's body

By Hollis Thomases - Phocuswright | February 4, 2019

The search giant says the proliferation of devices has created rapid, cultural shifts and changed the way people expect things from their brands... making people more curious, demanding and impatient.... Read More

News / Online

Four key developments keeping the U.S. OTA market exciting

By Phocuswright Research | February 4, 2019

Phocuswright's recent travel research identifies four key developments that make the U.S. online travel agency market an exciting one to watch in 2019.... Read More

News / Online

China, part 1: The big (and getting bigger) picture

By Mitra Sorrells | February 4, 2019

Travel brands and suppliers need to be aware that the Chinese travel market is not only growing - it is also changing.... Read More

News / Startups

Bag-storage service LuggageHero bags $1.45M to expand in U.S. and Europe

By Jill Menze | February 4, 2019

LuggageHero - named one of PhocusWire’s Hot 25 Startups for 2019 - has raised $1.45 million to expand its luggage-storage operations to 36 additional cities.... Read More

Interview / Distribution

Sounding Off: Airbnb should accept that some things are done certain ways

By PhocusWire | February 1, 2019

The dull mechanics behind what is known as process shouldn't be allowed to prohibit a brand such as Airbnb from making a genuine challenge to OTAs.... Read More

News / Startups

Zeelo accelerates development of on-demand coach service with £4.25M funding

By Linda Fox | February 1, 2019

On-demand coach platform Zeelo drives off with funding of £4.25 million from ETF Partners.... Read More

Zingle hospitality messaging 11M funding

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Zingle charts deeper push into hospitality with $11M capital raise

By Mitra Sorrells | February 1, 2019

B2C messaging platform Zingle has landed $11 million in new funding to support its growth in hospitality.... Read More

News / Online

Virtuoso launches Netflix-like agent tool to collect data on customer preferences

By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | January 31, 2019

Virtuoso is selling the tool to members and encouraging them to use it as part of their consultative services.... Read More

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OYO sees rapid growth Indonesia, commits $50M to expansion in the Philippines

By Linda Fox | January 31, 2019

OYO continues its rapid expansion with a ramp up in Indonesia and launch in the Philippines.... Read More

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Shifts in demographics, desired features drive cruise marketing strategies

By Mitra Sorrells | January 31, 2019

Data from MMGY Global points to growing interest in cruising among younger travelers and also a shift in features that influence purchase decisions.... Read More

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Triptease shifts to full-service platform to drive direct bookings

By Kevin May | January 30, 2019

Famous for its price comparison widget, Triptease now includes tools to track user behavior to help hotels lure business away from online travel agencies.... Read More

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Klook signals global ambitions with RailEurope activities deal

By Kevin May | January 30, 2019

The deal is significant for Klook as it looks to branch out into global markets, securing a partnership in arch rival GetYourGuide's own backyard.... Read More