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Trainline seeks obvious and not so obvious skills from its data science team

By Sponsored Content | October 1, 2018

Sponsored by EyeForTravel In the past year alone, the data team at Trainline has grown from ten to around 50 people. Fergus Weldon, Trainline’s director of data science, and EyeforTravel Amsterda... Read More

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Golden Week getaway, Meituan's HK listing, Alibaba's hotel robot and more China news and trends

By PhocusWire | September 30, 2018

Around seven million Chinese are expected to travel abroad during the Golden Week, Meituan was listed in Hong Kong and Alibaba's develops AI-driven service robots for hotels. All this and mor... Read More

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VIDEO: Two opposing views on Google's entry into tours and activities

By Kevin May | September 28, 2018

Google has always been involved in tours and activities - suppliers and online travel agencies would spend their digital marketing dollar with the search, as other brands do elsewhere in the industry.... Read More

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Airbnb says nothing "off-limits" with Experiences

By Kevin May | September 28, 2018

Airbnb would consider expanding its currently hyper-focused take on tours and activities in order to grow its market.... Read More

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Google adds new features to travel planning tools

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018

Google is adding tools to its travel portfolio to simplify and expedite the trip planning process. ... Read More

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AccorHotels leads €5M investment in Travelsify AI analytics platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018

AccorHotels has led a €5 million round in Travelsify, a content analytics platform that uses artificial intelligence to help brands differentiate and monetize their products. ... Read More

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Airbnb adds boutique hotels in Thailand via local trade partnership

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2018

Airbnb partners with local trade association in Thailand to add boutique properties... Read More

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Alibaba creates robot to provide guest services in hotels

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has created a robot specifically for the hospitality industry. ... Read More

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Ctrip adds Splyt’s global ride-hailing to its mobile app

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018

Ctrip customers can now use the online travel agency’s app to book transportation in more than 1,000 cities around the world.... Read More

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Boost for biometrics as airlines and airports plan ID management investment

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2018

Sita's latest IT report reveals investment from airports and airlines in biometric ID management.... Read More

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Ride-sharing service Shohoz looks to further on-demand services after $15M investment

By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018

With funding of $15 million, Bangladesh-based Shohoz is looking to extend beyond ground transportation services.... Read More

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Further expansion for OYO in China as investors commit to $1B in funding

By Linda Fox | September 26, 2018

OYO has raised $800 million with a commitment for a further $200 million via Softbank Vision Fund.... Read More

Travelport tours and activities blockchain

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Travelport and IBM test blockchain to improve distribution and settlement for tours and activities

By Mitra Sorrells | September 26, 2018

Another travel brand is looking to gain a foothold in the booming in-destination experiences sector. ... Read More

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VIDEO: TripAdvisor opens up about Bokun acquisition

By Kevin May | September 26, 2018

Bokun customers will get a better placement in TripAdvisor listings for tours and activities, the company has admitted for the first time.... Read More

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VIDEO: Behold a next-gen in-destination, tech-enhanced experience

By Kevin May | September 26, 2018

Sightseeing buses in major cities around the world have changed very little over the years - it's a simple product with well-defined parameters.... Read More

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