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Lyft picks up half a billion dollars
News / Technology
Lyft picks up half a billion dollars
By Martin Cowen | March 13, 2015
Ride-sharing app Lyft has confirmed a $530 million Series E funding round, led by Japanese e-commerce... Read More
Google Flight results get the RouteHappy treatment
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Google Flight results get the RouteHappy treatment
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2015
Google has agreed a deal with RouteHappy to integrate details of wifi and other facilities available... Read More
Chinese tourism - a case study in tech as a disruptor
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Chinese tourism - a case study in tech as a disruptor
By Martin Cowen | March 12, 2015
BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research is the latest to release a report into the Chinese tourism sector,... Read More
TUI looks to digital to close gaps in the holiday journey
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TUI looks to digital to close gaps in the holiday journey
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2015
Going from traditional tour operator, with a distribution network of stores, to a digital business was... Read More
Oktogo attracts funding for local sales and marketing push
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Oktogo attracts funding for local sales and marketing push
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2015
Online hotel service Oktogo has raised more than $5 million in funding from Poland-based MCI... Read More
Hyatt Hotels globally rolls out its predictive analytics for upsells
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Hyatt Hotels globally rolls out its predictive analytics for upsells
By Sean O'Neil | March 11, 2015
Hyatt Hotels is one of many travel companies that has been leveraging "big data". In other words, it's... Read More
5 reasons why the sharing economy is here to stay no matter what
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5 reasons why the sharing economy is here to stay no matter what
By Nick Vivion | March 11, 2015
The sharing economy clearly has enormous traction in hospitality, with platforms enabling the sharing... Read More
Among America's millennials who travel, half have spouses and children
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Among America's millennials who travel, half have spouses and children
By Sean O'Neil | March 11, 2015
There are many things said about millennials, the generation coming of age. But one thing that's... Read More
eBookers looks to redefine the travel brochure for the age of social media
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eBookers looks to redefine the travel brochure for the age of social media
By Nick Vivion | March 11, 2015
British holidaymakers have a new way to discover travel options via a new social travel brochure... Read More
European roaming charges remain as governments open negotiations
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European roaming charges remain as governments open negotiations
By Linda Fox | March 11, 2015
Keeping in touch with friends and family back home, navigating a European city and checking email... Read More
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Snow is optional: What moves winter sports travelers when the forecast fails
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