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thefork buys restorando
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TripAdvisor-owned TheFork buys Restorando, expands in Latin America
By Jill Menze | March 4, 2019
With TheFork's acquisition of Restorando, its network will grow by 3,500 restaurants across eight... Read More
Q&A: Airbnb China president on growing the business, regulators, targeting millennials
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Q&A: Airbnb China president on growing the business, regulators, targeting millennials
By Jill Menze | March 1, 2019
In one of his first interviews since he was appointed president in July, Tao Peng lays out his... Read More
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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... Read More
WeChat 2018 rankings Dragon Trail Interactive
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Airlines, cruise lines see big gains in WeChat engagement
By Mitra Sorrells | February 28, 2019
According to a report from Dragon Trail Interactive, the top 10 airlines and cruise lines saw... Read More
As travel workplaces get more competitive, ladies, it’s time to take your seat at the table
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As travel workplaces get more competitive, ladies, it’s time to take your seat at the table
By Erika Moore - Travelport | February 27, 2019
Too often, women in the workplace deal with gender‐biased judgements and work/life imbalance –... Read More
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HomeToGo widens focus to offer mid-term rentals
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2019
Following a number of acquisitions, HomeToGo is widening its service to offer mid-term rental... Read More
booking be a booker
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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... Read More
tujia jennifer li interview
Interview / Online
Q&A: Tujia CBO Jennifer Li on Chinese homestays, overseas growth, Airbnb
By Jill Menze | February 26, 2019
The former CEO of Ctrip’s homestay business explains Tujia’s growth strategy, its relationship with... Read More
Yext integrates Chinese apps
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New service helps brands reach Chinese tourists traveling abroad through popular apps
By Mitra Sorrells | February 26, 2019
Online brand management platform Yext has added integrations with four Chinese apps to help brands... Read More
Sounding Off: Being able to shift ad budgets will please all in travel (except Google)
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Sounding Off: Being able to shift ad budgets will please all in travel (except Google)
By PhocusWire | February 22, 2019
Travel brands will consider the rise of effective social media advertising as a welcome break from the... Read More
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