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Cleartrip confirms data breach of internal systems
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Cleartrip confirms data breach of internal systems
By Jill Menze | July 19, 2022
The Indian OTA says it is “currently investigating the matter along with a leading external forensics... Read More
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Dean Forbes on travel, diversity and advice for founders
By PhocusWire | July 19, 2022
At Phocuswright Europe, the former CEO of KDS shared advice for travel tech leaders and startup... Read More
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My Method... How this hotel chain increased paid search return by 80%
By Luc Guilhamon - Equeco | July 18, 2022
 The Mexico-based chain Hoteles City is using a solution from Equeco to find keywords that add... Read More
How the travel industry can benefit from embedded insurance
Opinion / Online
How the travel industry can benefit from embedded insurance
By Noam Shapira - Pattern | July 15, 2022
Embedded insurance offers benefits to consumers, insurers and third-parties.... Read More
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Banks look to travel to boost customer loyalty
By Mitra Sorrells | July 15, 2022
Capital One, American Express and Revolut are among the banks partnering with travel brands.... Read More
Online travel packages site VakantieDiscounter gets fresh investment
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Online travel packages site VakantieDiscounter gets fresh investment
By Linda Fox | July 14, 2022
Netherlands-based online travel agency VakantieDiscounter provides holiday package deals and is part... Read More
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News / Online
Vrbo outranks other OTAs as most downloaded travel app
By Kathryn Walson | July 14, 2022
Vrbo had 10 million downloads in the first half of 2022 – the same amount it had in all of 2021.... Read More
Ariane Gorin on Expedia Group’s reimagined marketplace
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Ariane Gorin on Expedia Group’s reimagined marketplace
By PhocusWire | July 14, 2022
Speaking during Phocuswright Europe, Ariane Gorin says the "sky's the limit" in what's possible with... Read More
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Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Dhruv Shringi of Yatra
By Linda Fox | July 13, 2022
Dhruv Shringi is co-founder and CEO of Yatra, having launched the company in 2006 and listing it on... Read More
From OTAs, travelers want more price predictability, travel updates
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From OTAs, travelers want more price predictability, travel updates
By Kathryn Walson | July 13, 2022
According to a report from OAG, North American travelers say OTAs can improve the booking experience... Read More
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