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Triton private equity giant buys online tour operator Sunweb
News / Online
Triton private equity giant buys online tour operator Sunweb
By Kevin May | March 28, 2019
Sunweb Group is now under auspices of private equity ownership following a deal to sell the business to Triton. Read More
Q&A: Figuring out a role in a mega-funded world of ground transportation
Interview / Online
Q&A: Figuring out a role in a mega-funded world of ground transportation
By Kevin May | March 28, 2019
The focus tends to go to ground transportation brands that have raised multimillion (even billion level) dollar investment rounds, so how do smaller players compete? Read More
VIDEO: TourRadar on raising money and thinking about a big market
News / Online
VIDEO: TourRadar on raising money and thinking about a big market
By Kevin May | March 28, 2019
TourRadar may not perhaps get quite the same level of attention as other consumer-facing players in the tours and activities sector. Read More
HomeAway commits to future of VRBO with rebrand and new features
News / Online
HomeAway commits to future of VRBO with rebrand and new features
By Kevin May | March 27, 2019
Expedia Group is "doubling down on what made the business successful", HomeAway president John Kim says, almost 25 years on from the service's launch in the U.S. Read More
Airbnb counts half a billion guest arrivals, host earnings at $65B
News / Online
Airbnb counts half a billion guest arrivals, host earnings at $65B
By Jill Menze | March 27, 2019
More than 500,000 guests have stayed at Airbnb properties around the globe, the company reports, with three guests checking into listings every half-second. Read More
Why hoteliers should jump on the personalization bandwagon
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Why hoteliers should jump on the personalization bandwagon
By Diane Merlino | March 27, 2019
While technology plays a critical role on the facilitation side, the primary push for personalization in the travel industry is coming directly from consumers. Read More
Google hotel search vacation rentals
News / Distribution
Google pushes further into private accommodations, rolls out vacation rentals search worldwide
By Mitra Sorrells | March 26, 2019
Google is adding vacation rental listings from the likes of Expedia Group and TripAdvisor to its Hotel Search platform. Read More
VIDEO: TUI on thinking about experiences as part of the overall trip
News / Online
VIDEO: TUI on thinking about experiences as part of the overall trip
By Kevin May | March 26, 2019
With a string of acquisitions under its belt, one of Europe's biggest travel brands in the tours and activities sector has a lot going on. Read More
REPORT: The reality of modern airline retail - when the sky isn't the limit
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REPORT: The reality of modern airline retail - when the sky isn't the limit
By PhocusWire | March 26, 2019
In this white paper, carried out in partnership with PROS, we look at the various stages of airlines in their journey to modern retailing and how they are addressing the challenges. Read More
Rate parity issues continue to challenge hotels in key markets
News / Distribution
Rate parity issues continue to challenge hotels in key markets
By Linda Fox | March 25, 2019
OTA Insight's Annual Hotel Parity Review shows independent hotels and local chains are more likely to suffer losses from rate parity issues. Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Rental car companies need to evolve now, or they will die
By Rob Cosentino - Epsilon | March 22, 2019
Similar to other industries, there is a need for evolution by both traditional car rental companies and rideshare services to stay competitive. Read More
VIDEO: How tourism boards tackle the digitalization of activities
News / Online
VIDEO: How tourism boards tackle the digitalization of activities
By Kevin May | March 21, 2019
A tourism office explains how technologies such as blockchain, data management and others will reshape the role of these important organizations In the future. Read More
VIDEO: Trekksoft on Google and a shifting market in activities
News / Technology
VIDEO: Trekksoft on Google and a shifting market in activities
By Kevin May | March 20, 2019
Software vendors for tour and activity suppliers have a unique spot in the sector - an ability to gauge their customer requirements and understand what consumers want. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
The digital transformation of group business travel - are you ready?
By Diane Merlino | March 20, 2019
Consumers expect online offers and recommendations that are tailored to their individual preferences. And that reality has influenced meeting planner expectations. Read More
Accommodation providers want brand "hijacking" on Google to be made illegal
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Accommodation providers want brand "hijacking" on Google to be made illegal
By Linda Fox | March 19, 2019
The Bed and Breakfast Association is supporting a petition to make bidding by OTAs on a B&B or hotel’s name on search engines illegal. Read More
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