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Regulators vs. online travel agencies - a level playing field coming for hotels?

By Sam Weston - 80 Days | February 14, 2019

Breaking down what the recent rulings mean for the web intermediary and hotel ecosystem - and which... Read More

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Phocuswright Europe 2019 - sessions revealed, speaker lineup growing

By PhocusWire | February 14, 2019

A stellar lineup of speakers and debates, revolving around the theme of Empires On Edge, will take... Read More

Notated News / Online

Lyft, Amex GBT and more executive moves...

By PhocusWire | February 14, 2019

In today’s wrap-up of news in brief… Lyft poaches from Uber... Kiwi.com creates new role... Amex GBT... Read More

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GoEuro launches global expansion, unveils new company name

By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2019

GoEuro is preparing to expand to South America, Asia and the United States with a new name: Omio.... Read More

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Business travelers happy with tech and human hybrid approaches to services

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2019

Travelport research reveals the technologies business travelers are adopting, with support growing for... Read More

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TripAdvisor credits “reinvigorated” hotel segment, sees growth in experiences and restaurants during 2018

By Mitra Sorrells | February 13, 2019

TripAdvisor reports improved hotel segment profitability and growing experiences and restaurants for... Read More

News / Startups

Virtuo revs up with €20M in funding for expansion of car-rental app across Europe

By Linda Fox | February 13, 2019

Mobile app-based car-rental startup Virtuo adds €20 million in funding. Balderton Capital and others... Read More

Opinion / Online

Six dirty truths about tours, activities and attractions

By Douglas Quinby - Arival | February 12, 2019

Avoiding the PR headlines and focusing on what’s real and what really matters to creators and sellers... Read More

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Travel websites losing billions as shoppers abandon purchases

By Linda Fox | February 11, 2019

An eye-watering estimate of $2.4 billion was lost in online revenue on websites during the fourth... Read More

News / Distribution

Secret Escapes buys into Ireland with the acquisition of Empathy Marketing

By Linda Fox | February 11, 2019

Secret Escapes is expanding its presence to Ireland with the acquisition of the company behind... Read More

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In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

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Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More

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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More