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Will European regulators block Booking's acquisition of Etraveli?
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Will European regulators block Booking's acquisition of Etraveli?
By Linda Fox | September 4, 2023
In June, the European Commission said the proposed acquisition may allow Booking to strengthen its... Read More
CosmoTrips no more one year after launch?
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CosmoTrips no more one year after launch?
By Linda Fox | September 1, 2023
CosmoTrips was launched a year ago by Cosmopolitan-publisher Hearst targeting a millennial and Gen Z... Read More
Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals
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Climate disasters renew focus on travel sustainability goals
By Derek Catron | August 31, 2023
Will another summer of climate calamities galvanize the level of coordination necessary to keep the... Read More
Travelshift looks to accelerate growth with $10M investment
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Travelshift looks to accelerate growth with $10M investment
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2023
Iceland-based Travelshift operates marketplaces including Guide to Europe for European leisure travel.... Read More
Branchspace receives £5M investment
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Branchspace receives £5M investment
By Morgan Hines | August 31, 2023
Branchspace is a travel technology consultancy and software provider that works with airlines on... Read More
Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP
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Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP
By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2023
WIHP is based in Paris, extending Cendyn's reach in the EMEA region.... Read More
Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests
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Travel websites failing basic accessibility tests
By Linda Fox | August 30, 2023
Consistent accessibility issues such as missing alternative text and unlabeled form fields are... Read More
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
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CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2023
Capital A has been steadily developing from an airline to an online travel platform and most recently... Read More
Critical tax changes impacting the lodging industry
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Critical tax changes impacting the lodging industry
By Avalara | August 29, 2023
Accommodation platforms, online travel agencies and short-term rental operators are facing greater... Read More
Google adds “cheapest time to book” in time for Christmas
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Google adds “cheapest time to book” in time for Christmas
By Derek Catron | August 28, 2023
Google is adding information on when fares are expected to be lowest for booking a specific... Read More
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