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China's online package market hots up as Tuniu raises $60 million

By Karthick Prabu | September 6, 2013

Tuniu, a China-based online package provider has secured a series D funding of $60 million from investors including Temasek and DCM.... Read More

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When is it time to rethink your business goals?

By PhocusWire | September 5, 2013

Have you ever wondered why nearly every business plan you come across involves more zeros than you can count?... Read More

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HotelTonight more than doubles its capital raised with a $45 million round

By Sean O'Neil | September 5, 2013

The leading US start-up, which makes a mobile hotel booking app, announces its fourth round of financing, led by Coatue Management, a New York hedge fund.... Read More

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How Travel Oklahoma leveraged video advertising for cheaper, faster ROI

By Nick Vivion | September 5, 2013

Travel Oklahoma saw a significant return on their investment in YouTube TruView ads, both reducing advertising cost and increasing engagements.... Read More

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Amadeus shares one-click vision for managing airline disruption

By Linda Fox | September 5, 2013

Lack of information and conflicting information are among the greatest frustrations when it comes to flight delays and cancellations... Read More

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Don't rub your eyes - Chinese travel sector worth almost $100 billion

By Karthick Prabu | September 5, 2013

Think you know about China and its development as a powerhouse in the global online travel space now and in the years to come?... Read More

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Planza looks to share the trip planning burden

By Linda Fox | September 5, 2013

Planza is a web application seeking to help those who are always left planning the trip as well as provide its own take on efficient trip planning... Read More

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Oktogo buys Russian review site Travel.ru, claims to now be largest service in the country

By Kevin May | September 4, 2013

Some signs of consolidation in the burgeoning online travel sector in Russia as the heavily-backed Oktogo snaps up the 15-year-old review site Travel.ru.... Read More

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The rise of gamification in hospitality and travel

By Viewpoints | September 4, 2013

“Gamification” is a buzzword that keeps popping up among advertising and marketing professionals today. How are some travel brands using it to enhance loyalty and engagement?... Read More

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Doing the maths - 5 ways to bring your startup bang up to date

By Viewpoints | September 4, 2013

The online consumer space is experiencing a trend I call 'singular-use' products... Read More

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Consolidation and deals - why 2013 is not great news so far for hoteliers

By Viewpoints | September 4, 2013

The Expedia and Travelocity partnership announced last month has many implications for the hotel industry.... Read More

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With $5 million, Vacatia builds a vacation ownership marketplace for timeshares

By Nick Vivion | September 4, 2013

The latest entry into the vacation rentals listing/management space is Vacatia, a site wholly owned and operated by Vacation Listing Service, Inc.... Read More

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KLM gaining steadily in the socially devoted stakes

By Linda Fox | September 4, 2013

'Socially devoted' might sound like something you would hear on the Grease soundtrack but it actually means how effective your company is treating its customers on social media.... Read More

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Travelport says goodbye to Opinions travel review system for agents

By Kevin May | September 4, 2013

Travelport has pulled out of fronting the Opinions travel review system it launched in conjunction with Vinivi, as it shifts focus to core products.... Read More

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Analysis of paid and organic search reveals most visible air travel searches

By Nick Vivion | September 3, 2013

In an analysis of air travel searches across the US, UK, Germany and France, Searchmetrics has identified the most visible brands offering air travel tickets in both paid and organic search.... Read More

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