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News / Distribution

Bookingkit calls European first on Ctrip partnership for tours and activities

By Linda Fox | February 28, 2019

Ctrip's global expansion brand Trip.com included in deal to integrate tours, activities and events content into the China-based online travel agency’s listings. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Ethan Lin of Klook

By Kevin May | February 28, 2019

Klook has only been on the scene since 2014 but - with almost $300 million in so far - it has become the most heavily funded startup ever in tours and activities. Read More

News / Online

Booking.com highlights its breadth of accommodations in new U.S. ad campaign

By Mitra Sorrells | February 26, 2019

Booking.com is launching a new brand marketing campaign that encourages U.S. consumers to stop dreaming and start booking. Read More

News / Distribution

Peakwork invests in Chinese partner Zhouyou Technology

By Kevin May | February 25, 2019

Zhouyou Technology received an undisclosed investment from its European partner Peakwork, in a bid to expand dynamic packaging services in China. Read More

News / Distribution

China, part 4: The digital distribution model

By Mitra Sorrells | February 25, 2019

For the final piece in our China theme month, we explore the diverse digital distribution landscape. Read More

News / Distribution

Travelport posts final full-year results ahead of sale to private equity

By Kevin May | February 22, 2019

Travelport passed the $2.5 billion annual revenue mark for the first time in its history during 2018. But it will soon head back to the land of private equity ownership. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Seamless and secure cross-border travel - the tech is here, collaboration needed next

By Liselotte de Maar and Rajeev Kaul - Accenture | February 22, 2019

Using biometrics and cryptography, KTDI enables the creation of unique, verifiable and secure digital identities for travelers that will provide them with nearly hassle-free travel. Now it needs... Read More