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Airbnb-HotelTonight - a deal at the right time for both

By Kevin May | March 11, 2019

Three experts covering the accommodation sector share their reaction to the deal by Airbnb to buy... Read More

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Google enables flight destination search by price

By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2019

Google has made updates to its Flights and Hotel search, enabling new filters and options.... Read More

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Awaze is the new name to take European Vacation Rentals group forward

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2019

The London-based company was originally formed last year when Wyndham Worldwide sold its European... Read More

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Ending the lip service - 3 steps for achieving gender parity in the travel industry

By Krista Pappas - Lola | March 8, 2019

Here are three things you and your company can do right now to take actual steps toward a more equal,... Read More

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Airbnb to acquire online travel agency HotelTonight

By Kevin May | March 7, 2019

The deal for the OTA gives it the chance to "accelerate our work to build an end-to-end travel... Read More

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Certify, Chrome River merge in $1B transaction

By Mitra Sorrells | March 6, 2019

Business travel management platforms Certify and Chrome River are merging in a transaction valued at... Read More

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Ctrip ticks $4.5B annual revenue level for the first time

By Kevin May | March 5, 2019

Ctrip cited "robust growth momentum" in its international business during 2018, but despite... Read More

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AirAsia launches venture capital fund to grow startup base in Southeast Asia

By Jill Menze | March 5, 2019

The low-cost carrier’s venture arm, RedBeat Ventures, is establishing the VC fund - dubbed RedBeat... Read More

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Withlocals walks away with €8M to support peer-to-peer experiences service

By Kevin May | March 5, 2019

The Series B round was led by Keen Venture Partners and also saw participation from previous backer... Read More

TripAdvisor opens hotel Sponsored Placements

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TripAdvisor expands Sponsored Placements for hotels, adds new features

By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2019

TripAdvisor's Sponsored Placements for accommodations are now available to any property that provides... Read More

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