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Airbnb splashes out on Luxury Retreats in order to grow into new segment
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Airbnb splashes out on Luxury Retreats in order to grow into new segment
By Kevin May | February 16, 2017
Interesting (and not unexpected) move by Airbnb confirmed this week with the acquisition of vacation... Read More
Shiji wants to be where global consumers eat, sleep, shop and play
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Shiji wants to be where global consumers eat, sleep, shop and play
By Viewpoints | February 16, 2017
Ctrip might be flying the flag for the internationalisation of Chinese travel businesses, but hotel IT... Read More
TUI scales its IT to drive global plans
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TUI scales its IT to drive global plans
By Martin Cowen | February 15, 2017
European travel giant TUI has announced plans for a digitally led expansion into new source markets,... Read More
TripAdvisor tipped for takeover (if it has a successful year)
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TripAdvisor tipped for takeover (if it has a successful year)
By Kevin May | February 15, 2017
TripAdvisor could find itself as a viable acquisition target if its financial results this week point... Read More
When a startup claims it is stealing business from Booking.com
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When a startup claims it is stealing business from Booking.com
By Kevin May | February 15, 2017
BidRoom is the same as countless other startups in the travel industry when they claim to be... Read More
App economy still struggling with retention
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App economy still struggling with retention
By Martin Cowen | February 14, 2017
AppsFlyer's latest look at the state of app engagement shows that, on a global scale, retaining users... Read More
Startup Pitch: FoodieTrip targets the hungry traveller
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Startup Pitch: FoodieTrip targets the hungry traveller
By Kevin May | February 14, 2017
Food tourism is the new black, or rock'n'roll, or something... apparently. And attempting to seize on... Read More
Travel service teams have decades before a bot takeover
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Travel service teams have decades before a bot takeover
By Marisa Garcia | February 14, 2017
Robots are on the rise as travel companies look for new ways to satisfy customer needs, reduce costs... Read More
MyTripCar drives away with €1.2 million to fund international ambitions
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MyTripCar drives away with €1.2 million to fund international ambitions
By Kevin May | February 14, 2017
The Spanish Tourism Ministry is one of a number of backers for MyTripCar in its latest capital-raising... Read More
Web hotel reviews overwhelmingly from those sharing the love
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Web hotel reviews overwhelmingly from those sharing the love
By Kevin May | February 13, 2017
Nearly four out of five of all hotel reviews are from guests that have had a satisfactory or better... Read More
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