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Technically Speaking - Udi Nir of GetYourGuide

By Jill Menze | November 14, 2018

New to GetYourGuide, Udi Nir joined the Berlin company following stints at e-commerce companies... Read More

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Vacasa launches multifamily unit to grow short-term rentals in urban markets

By Jill Menze | November 14, 2018

Vacasa is bringing its vacation rental business to urban markets with the launch of Vacasa... Read More

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Lola gets crucial leap into mainstream corporate travel with Amex GBT deal

By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2018

One year after repositioning itself as a tool for corporate travel management – a pivot from its... Read More

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Festival experiences provider Festicket looks to expansion with $10.5M round

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2018

Festicket adds $10.3 in Series D funding to its coffers.... Read More

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Sojern raises $120M, eyes new markets, verticals

By Jill Menze | November 13, 2018

Travel tech firm Sojern has landed a funding round of $120 million to grow its business and enter new... Read More

News / Distribution

Blablacar drives off with €101M in funding, plans intermodal transport platform

By Linda Fox | November 13, 2018

A significant funding round for Blablacar as it partners with SNCF and looks to widen its own... Read More

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VIDEO: Booking.com on its big new focus

By Kevin May | November 12, 2018

Booking.com's entry into the world of tours and activities has been played out in a fairly low-key way... Read More

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REPORT: Virtual interlining - seizing the opportunity for airlines and airports

By PhocusWire | November 12, 2018

Interlining in aviation, where passengers can connect between partner carriers, is on the cusp of... Read More

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Tiqets doubles investment in attraction booking service with new $23M round

By Linda Fox | November 12, 2018

Tiqets has received $23 million in funding putting it in top three most well-funded tours and... Read More

Opinion / Online

Building digital communities at the OTA, hotel and city levels

By Andy McNulty - Touch Stay | November 12, 2018

Technology is at its most powerful when it enables a targeted, human recommendation, and there are... Read More

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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth

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

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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

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

May 6, 2025

Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance

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