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Startup pitch: DUFL wants to become your location-agnostic virtual suitcase
News / Technology
Startup pitch: DUFL wants to become your location-agnostic virtual suitcase
By Nick Vivion | May 15, 2015
It's rare that a travel startup comes out with a wholly unique concept, so its exciting when a... Read More
All you need to know (probably) on hotel and flight wifi [INFOGRAPHIC]
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All you need to know (probably) on hotel and flight wifi [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2015
You hear lots about our expectations of wifi - the need to get to information quickly means we expect... Read More
Surf legends star in Air New Zealand's latest in-flight safety video
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Surf legends star in Air New Zealand's latest in-flight safety video
By Sean O'Neil | May 14, 2015
Air New Zealand tapped recent and current surf champions for its latest in-flight safety video, which... Read More
Marriott launches instant Ask Anything concierge feature on mobile
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Marriott launches instant Ask Anything concierge feature on mobile
By Nick Vivion | May 14, 2015
The news is rife with new startups, such as Magic and Operator, that offer instant concierge via SMS... Read More
Sabre presser on Abacus: More details on $411M deal
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Sabre presser on Abacus: More details on $411M deal
By Sean O'Neil | May 14, 2015
Sabre held a conference call with investors and the media to give details on its $411 million... Read More
TUI looks to one brand future, puts LateRooms up for sale
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TUI looks to one brand future, puts LateRooms up for sale
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2015
A busy day for TUI Group yesterday as it unveiled half-year results as well as setting out its... Read More
Ctrip sees transport growing faster than hotels
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Ctrip sees transport growing faster than hotels
By Martin Cowen | May 14, 2015
Chinese OTA Ctrip has reported a strong start to the year, with air, train and bus ticket volumes... Read More
Level.Travel gets funding for more features and mobile services
News / Technology
Level.Travel gets funding for more features and mobile services
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2015
Russia-based online packages specialist Level.Travel has confirmed funding of US$600,000 from local... Read More
Sabre confirms $411 million Abacus takeover [ANALYSIS]
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Sabre confirms $411 million Abacus takeover [ANALYSIS]
By Sean O'Neil | May 14, 2015
Sabre has announced that it is taking full ownership of Abacus International at a cost of $411... Read More
Airbnb claims to double NYC economic impact to $1.15 billion
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Airbnb claims to double NYC economic impact to $1.15 billion
By Nick Vivion | May 13, 2015
Airbnb has nearly doubled its economic impact in New York City during 2014, a new study has found.... Read More
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