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Packages, meta and mobile lead the way for lastminute group
News / Technology
Packages, meta and mobile lead the way for lastminute group
By Martin Cowen | August 14, 2017
lastminute.com group's first half results reveals some big strategic shifts over the past year, with... Read More
Airbnb and overtourism - let the statistics have their say
News / Technology
Airbnb and overtourism - let the statistics have their say
By Martin Cowen | August 11, 2017
Airbnb has released some figures which might please its investors but, on the face of it, do little to... Read More
Hey tech CEOs, want better collaboration? Offer your team free lunch
News / Online
Hey tech CEOs, want better collaboration? Offer your team free lunch
By Nick Vivion | August 10, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Sam Shank, CEO of HotelTonight.  A few weeks ago, at a dinner with other tech... Read More
MakeMyTrip records gross bookings of $1 billion for the quarter
News / Technology
MakeMyTrip records gross bookings of $1 billion for the quarter
By Martin Cowen | August 10, 2017
MakeMyTrip's results for the April-June quarter tell a familiar story of double and triple-digit... Read More
TUI reduces the seasonal swing
News / Distribution
TUI reduces the seasonal swing
By Martin Cowen | August 10, 2017
TUI Group continues to improve its key financial and operational metrics and has returned its... Read More
Interview: Data, the GDS, and metasearch in corporate travel with Carlson Wagonlit CEO Kurt Ekert
Interview / Distribution
Interview: Data, the GDS, and metasearch in corporate travel with Carlson Wagonlit CEO Kurt Ekert
By Nick Vivion | August 9, 2017
After taking the helm of Carlson Wagonlit last year, Kurt Ekert has had a busy year. Externally, there... Read More
RedAwning raises $40 million
News / Distribution
RedAwning raises $40 million
By Martin Cowen | August 8, 2017
Vacation rental platform RedAwning has earmarked a $40 million funding announced today to further... Read More
Didi adds another piece to its global jigsaw with Careem tie-up
News / Distribution
Didi adds another piece to its global jigsaw with Careem tie-up
By Martin Cowen | August 8, 2017
Didi, China's dominant taxi app and mobility services provider, has linked up Middle East based... Read More
Alibaba and Marriott target Chinese outbound travellers with joint venture
News / Technology
Alibaba and Marriott target Chinese outbound travellers with joint venture
By Linda Fox | August 7, 2017
Alibaba and Marriott International have announced a joint venture which will manage the Chinese... Read More
Middle East media giant invests in Wego
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Middle East media giant invests in Wego
By Martin Cowen | August 7, 2017
More investment activity in the metasearch sector, with Wego getting a reported $12 million from... Read More
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Travel startup funding rounds were elusive in Q3, while acquisitions were more abundant.... Read More