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Lyft, Amex GBT and more executive moves...
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
GoEuro global expansion new name Omio
News / Online
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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News / Technology
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
TripAdvisor full year earnings 2018
News / Online
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
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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
Six dirty truths about tours, activities and attractions
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
Travel websites losing billions as shoppers abandon purchases
News / Online
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
Secret Escapes buys into Ireland with the acquisition of Empathy Marketing
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
China, part 2: A conversation with Ctrip founder James Liang
News / Online
China, part 2: A conversation with Ctrip founder James Liang
By Mitra Sorrells | February 11, 2019
For part two of our China theme month, we talk to Ctrip co-founder and chairman James Liang about the... Read More
How airlines can sweat existing assets to capture in-flight eyeballs
Opinion / Technology
How airlines can sweat existing assets to capture in-flight eyeballs
By Dan Hurwitz - Penthera | February 11, 2019
In-flight entertainment has evolved at a rapid pace in recent years, yet seat-back screens are... Read More
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