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Rocketrip lands $15 million in funding to focus on managed travel tech
By Linda Fox
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April 25, 2018
Rocketrip, a platform for corporate travel which rewards travellers for making savings, has raised $15 million in Series C funding. The round is led by GV (formerly Google Ventures) while existing...
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Eurostar goes it alone with web hotel platform after years with Expedia
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April 25, 2018
Eurostar's long-standing partnership with Expedia has come to an end, with the train operator launching its own packaging platform for hotels and rail tickets....
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When APAC shoppers abandon their online travel booking
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April 25, 2018
The vast majority of consumers in the Asia Pacific region are abandoning their online travel bookings at the checkout stage, despite the region leading the world in making online bookings on mobile de...
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Top tips to avoid fraud in the travel industry
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April 25, 2018
Sponsored by eNett International Fraud in the travel industry has always been a big concern. Travel and tourism account for a staggering 10.2% of global GDP and the specific nature of travel transa...
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How AI is rewriting content creation for travel
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 25, 2018
Content is the foundation of a brand’s interaction with its customers. Whether in the form of a website, mobile app, emails, or a social campaign, the words a brand uses provide both information and inspiration to drive conversions. ...
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Farelogix develops 'farm team' for airline data scientists
By Michele McDonald
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April 25, 2018
Farelogix, the provider of airline merchandising technology, and Florida International University have formed an advanced training program called Data Science for Airlines Informatics (DSAI). The p...
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Podcast: Routehappy's Robert Albert shares the journey to acquisition -- and the plan for the next chapter
By Nick Vivion
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April 25, 2018
It wasn't so long ago that Robert Albert made the news for selling his company Routehappy to ATPCO. The long journey -- and big bet on metadata for airlines -- paid off. This eventual pay off was most...
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Marriott enters home-rental market with new trial program
By Danny King - Travel Weekly
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April 24, 2018
Marriott International on Monday debuted a home-rental trial program with UK-based Hostmaker....
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How AI is changing corporate travel management
By Mitra Sorrells
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April 24, 2018
Corporate travel is big – really big – business. According to a July 2017 report from the Global Business Travel Association, global business travel spend approached $1.3 trillion in 2016, and it’s expected to grow steadily over the next few years. ...
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Culture Trip brings in $80M to build online travel agency
By Kevin May
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April 24, 2018
Who said travel content sites were dead in an age dominated by large players such as TripAdvisor and long-standing niche sites already in the market?...
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The value of customer centricity in loyalty as Millennials rise to the top
By Marisa Garcia
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April 24, 2018
As Millennials advance in their careers, travel brands need to ensure their loyalty programs are keeping up with the changes they require to feel appreciated and valued. Tnooz spoke to customer mar...
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Culture Trip raises $80 million, boosts senior team ahead of expansion plans
By Linda Fox
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April 24, 2018
Culture Trip, a travel inspiration startup has announced $80M in Series B funding. The round was led by PPF Group and according to a statement, is being used to expand the business with the senior...
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Is your destination relevant? Destination marketers weigh in on staying top-of-mind with travelers
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April 24, 2018
This is a viewpoint interview series by Justin Watkins, Creative Strategist at Native Digital There is an ongoing debate on how destinations stay relevant to travelers. It’s a discussion often had...
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Hotelchamp builds out platform for hotels through third-party services
By Rob Gill
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April 24, 2018
Hotel booking specialist Hotelchamp is planning to make more third-party services available to clients through its platform. The Amsterdam-based company works with hotels to help them increase thei...
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Ctrip and AccorHotels expand partnership to enhance services for Chinese travelers
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April 23, 2018
The more than 300 million registered users that book trips through online travel agency Ctrip will now have more personalized options and service from AccorHotels. ...
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