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Startup Stage: Criton drags and drops app tools into hotels

By Kevin May | September 11, 2018

With 28 full-time employees and expansion to London, Criton is ambitious with its plan to give hotels the tools to create their own mobile applications. Read More

Opinion / Online

Ignore no more - why Ctrip has to be part of a distribution strategy

By Samantha Wai - SHR | September 3, 2018

As incomes in China have risen in recent years, so too has the amount of international travel taken by its 1.4 billion residents. Read More

News / Distribution

RedAwning targets multi-unit rental sector with Leavetown acquisition

By Kevin May | August 30, 2018

Vacation rental network RedAwning has made it second acquisition of 2018 - this time buying fellow service Leavetown Vacations and its Jetstream distribution platform. Read More

News / Distribution

Evolve scores big with $80M investment to grow rental tech services

By Kevin May | August 24, 2018

Big investment is heading in the direction of Evolve Vacation Rental Network following a $80 million injection this week. Read More

News / Startups

Business apartment booking platform Homelike raises $14M, plans global expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | August 23, 2018

Homelike, a marketplace for long-term business apartments, has raised $14 million in a round led by Spark Capital with participation from existing investors Cherry Ventures, Lürssen and Coparion. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Using customer service as a growth tool for travel tech providers

By Lukas Hempel - BookingKit | August 20, 2018

The game for tour and activity software providers is decided by winning over new suppliers and monetizing them. Read More

News / Technology

ATPCO gets real-time air ticket filing go-ahead

By Kevin May | August 20, 2018

Global aviation fare registration platform ATPCO will use the recent award of a technology patent to redevelop its pricing calculation system. Read More

News / Online

On The Beach takes offline chance with £20M Classic Collection deal

By Kevin May | August 16, 2018

Proof that online travel brands are still have an eye on opportunities in the physical world, with On The Beach buying luxury travel brand for travel agents, Classic Collection. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus eyes $7BN market with TravelClick-bolstered hotel strategy

By Kevin May | August 15, 2018

Amadeus says the acquisition of TravelClick is a key element to support "double-digit growth" of its hospitality business. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus confirms acquisition of TravelClick for $1.52B

By Jill Menze | August 10, 2018

As speculated last week, Amadeus is buying hotel technology provider TravelClick in a $1.52 billion deal. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb for Work bookings triple, drive "significant" growth for Homes business

By Jill Menze | August 6, 2018

Airbnb is reporting a sizable increase in bookings via its corporate travel platform - so much so that Airbnb for Work is now “one of the most significant growth drivers” for the company’s Homes sector. Read More

News / Distribution

QOTW: Something about not being immune to competition

By PhocusWire | August 3, 2018

Quote from Peter O’Connor, professor at Essec Business School, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Technology

RateGain dances away with acquisition of DHISCO

By Kevin May | August 2, 2018

Hotel distribution service DHISCO is now part of the RateGain family following an acquisition of the company for an undisclosed fee. Read More

News / Technology

Amadeus in talks for major deal to acquire TravelClick

By Kevin May | August 2, 2018

Amadeus has signalled its intent to further challenge rival Sabre in the hotel technology arena with a potential deal to buy TravelClick. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Evolution warning: Are hotel owners in danger of becoming the new taxi drivers?

By Peter O’Connor - Essec Business School | August 1, 2018

Just as the taxi industry responded to new competition by trying to manipulate governments in their favor, hotel chains are ganging up on travel industry innovators such as Airbnb and online travel... Read More

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