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A letter from the editor: On tnooz and the journey ahead
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A letter from the editor: On tnooz and the journey ahead
By Nick Vivion | July 31, 2017
When I was seven years old, I had a loyal best friend. We were thick as thieves: up and down the... Read More
OYO cuts losses and spend, shuns OTAs
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OYO cuts losses and spend, shuns OTAs
By Martin Cowen | July 31, 2017
OYO Rooms is lifting its topline revenues while reducing its cash burn but still remains in the red,... Read More
Startup pitch: Tripalista wants to enable blink of an eye trip exploration
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Startup pitch: Tripalista wants to enable blink of an eye trip exploration
By Linda Fox | July 31, 2017
Tripalista is a trip planning startup that aims to offer inspiration for users via multi-destination... Read More
Amadeus starts to see the Southwest impact
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Amadeus starts to see the Southwest impact
By Martin Cowen | July 28, 2017
Amadeus' second quarter and first half results show a positive operational and financial performance,... Read More
Europe "not working" for Travelzoo as deals dry up
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Europe "not working" for Travelzoo as deals dry up
By Martin Cowen | July 28, 2017
Deals publisher Travelzoo has managed to add more members in the second quarter of the year but the... Read More
FabHotels nabs $25 million Series B
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FabHotels nabs $25 million Series B
By Martin Cowen | July 27, 2017
FabHotels, one of India's technology-driven budget hotel franchise companies, has raised a further $25... Read More
Didi and Softbank lead $2.5 billion round for Grab
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Didi and Softbank lead $2.5 billion round for Grab
By Martin Cowen | July 26, 2017
The taxi-app goldrush continues apace, with southeast Asia's Grab in line for a $2.5 billion... Read More
SnapTravel raises $8 million Series A
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SnapTravel raises $8 million Series A
By Martin Cowen | July 26, 2017
Toronto-based SnapTravel, which allows users to search and book hotels via Facebook Messenger and SMS,... Read More
Hoteliers need to think wifi not Weibo to satisfy Chinese outbound
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Hoteliers need to think wifi not Weibo to satisfy Chinese outbound
By Martin Cowen | July 25, 2017
The sixth edition of hotels.com's annual Chinese International Travel Monitor identifies a disconnect... Read More
Beyond Pricing acquires Smart Host
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Beyond Pricing acquires Smart Host
By Linda Fox | July 25, 2017
Vacation rental tech specialist Beyond Pricing has acquired Smart Host, which provides pricing... Read More
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