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Nor1 merchandising banners
News / Distribution
Nor1 says new banner ads help hotels better compete with OTAs
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2019
Nor1 says its new merchandising banners are drawing 25% conversion rates and helping hotels compete more effectively with OTAs. Read More
NDC check, part 1: Is next-gen airline distribution taxiing or taking off?
Opinion / Distribution
NDC check, part 1: Is next-gen airline distribution taxiing or taking off?
By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 26, 2019
Despite the ineluctable NDC promise carried aggressively by the leading airlines, others seem to be adopting a wait-and-see approach. Read More
expedia group q2 2019
News / Online
Vrbo ticks revenue growth as Expedia Group gets brand "back on track"
By Jill Menze | July 25, 2019
For the quarter ending June 30, revenue for Vrbo was up 17% compared to the second quarter of 2018, while gross bookings were up 2% compared to the same period. Read More
Hipcamp pegs $25M investment to expand camp and alternative accommodation platform
News / Online
Hipcamp pegs $25M investment to expand camp and alternative accommodation platform
By Kevin May | July 25, 2019
Leading the Series B round is Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund, with Yes VC also participating for the first time. Read More
Roomex names new Garry Moroney as new CEO, promises "hyper-growth" phase
News / Technology
Roomex names new Garry Moroney as new CEO, promises "hyper-growth" phase
By Kevin May | July 24, 2019
Roomex co-founder and CEO Jack Donaghy moved on from the company to "pursue other interests." Read More
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News / Startups
Sam Shank's advice for startups after HotelTonight's "f*cking crazy" ride
By Jill Menze | July 23, 2019
Speaking during Phocuswright’s Battleground event, the CEO shared how HotelTonight fought through its toughest times as well as gave advice for startup founders currently navigating similar waters. Read More
Booking.com relaxes keyword bidding clause with hotels
News / Online
Booking.com relaxes keyword bidding clause with hotels
By Kevin May | July 22, 2019
Previously, hotels were restricted via their General Delivery Terms with the online travel agency on bidding on certain keywords, such as "booking.com" and other copyright terms on Google AdWords. Read More
REPORT: Can AI help OTAs earn customer loyalty?
From Our Partners / Technology
REPORT: Can AI help OTAs earn customer loyalty?
By Marisa Garcia  | July 22, 2019
In this report, we’ll explore how using advanced technology and artificial intelligence can help OTAs and metasearch companies gain a competitive edge on bookings. Read More
India part 3 Ixigo train first strategy
News / Online
India, part 3: Can a focus on trains turn Ixigo into India’s leading OTA?
By Mitra Sorrells | July 22, 2019
For part three of our series on India, the founders of Ixigo explain how and why they are focusing on rail to drive the company's success. Read More
fuel-leisure-vacation-planning
News / Online
Influential travel sites for booking not always the big players
By Linda Fox | July 19, 2019
Online travel agents might be spending billions on marketing yet very few make the cut when it comes to sites used to choose a hotel. Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb reaches seven out of ten properties available for instant booking
By Kevin May | July 18, 2019
The figure is a sizeable jump from 2016, when just one in three of Airbnb's properties could be secured straight away. Read More
Ebix acquires Yatra 337.8M
News / Distribution
Ebix to acquire Indian online travel agency Yatra for $337.8M
By Mitra Sorrells | July 17, 2019
Yatra directors have approved a bid from Atlanta-based firm Ebix to acquire the company via merger for $337.8 million. Read More
Pickyourtrail Tourism Australia partnership
News / Startups
Travel tech startup Pickyourtrail targets booming market of Indian travelers to Australia
By Mitra Sorrells | July 17, 2019
Indian travel planning startup Pickyourtrail is partnering with Tourism Australia to target the booming market of Indian travelers to that country. Read More
Travelstop raises $3M for business travel expense tools
News / Technology
Travelstop raises $3M for business travel expense tools
By Kevin May | July 16, 2019
The company's pre-Series A round is being led by Accel with Strive and previous investor SeedPlus also included in the group of investors. Read More
TripAdvisor still inspires booking confidence, new study shows
News / Online
TripAdvisor still inspires booking confidence, new study shows
By Jill Menze | July 16, 2019
Despite cries of fake content infiltrating reviews sites, travelers are still turning to TripAdvisor ahead of booking trips, a new study shows. Read More
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