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No room at the inn for independent hotels as OTAs pack more punch

By Linda Fox | December 17, 2014

It's not news that online travel agents charge significant commissions or that hotels would like to... Read More

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How Bluesmart became one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns ever

By Nick Vivion | December 17, 2014

Bluesmart is the first smart suitcase to market, appearing with a bang and becoming one of the top... Read More

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Baidu confirms global Uber tie-up

By Martin Cowen | December 17, 2014

As widely expected, Chinese search giant Baidu has confirmed "a strategic investment and co-operation... Read More

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APIs, AIML, personalization - India's developers raise the bar

By Martin Cowen | December 16, 2014

The second Tnooz THack Bangalore showed not only how engaged the developer community is with travel... Read More

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Priceline's Booking.com eases rate parity after European pressure

By Nick Vivion | December 16, 2014

After pressure on Booking.com from regulators in Sweden, France and Italy, the OTA has offered to... Read More

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Startup pitch: StayFaster helps hotels protect the (loyalty) crown jewels

By Linda Fox | December 16, 2014

The dual angst of the impact of online travel agencies on hotel companies as well as the challenge of... Read More

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Hotel Urbano offers installment option with rental brand Voltem

By Linda Fox | December 15, 2014

Brazil-based online travel agency Hotel Urbano has launched an online rental platform offering... Read More

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Baidu and the uber-Uber rumour

By Martin Cowen | December 12, 2014

Someone needs to write an app that keeps up with all the taxi app news and gossip. Today's speculation... Read More

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50 million Weibo users train sights on Eurostar campaign

By Martin Cowen | December 12, 2014

Eurostar's first attempt to target directly the Chinese market notched up 50 million views on Weibo... Read More

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San Francisco museum goes hands-free via Google Glass

By Linda Fox | December 12, 2014

Art lovers in San Francisco are in for a more immersive experience following a partnership between the... Read More

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