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Remote Year raises $5M to promote "digital nomad" experience
News / Online
Remote Year raises $5M to promote "digital nomad" experience
By Steven Lerner | October 22, 2019
The early stage venture/Series B round, led by Lightbank, brings the company’s total funding to date... Read More
On the path to purchase, younger travelers book sooner, brand loyalty shrinks long-term
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On the path to purchase, younger travelers book sooner, brand loyalty shrinks long-term
By Steven Lerner | October 21, 2019
Package trip businesses might want to reexamine marketing strategies for reaching different audiences.... Read More
ZEN Rooms gets new funding from Yanolja, plots technology expansion
News / Online
ZEN Rooms gets new funding from Yanolja, plots technology expansion
By Steven Lerner | October 18, 2019
Yanolja - a self-appointed “unicorn” after Booking Holdings and GIC invested $180 million in the... Read More
Thailand, Indonesia see growth in booking volume in Southeast Asia
News / Online
Thailand, Indonesia see growth in booking volume in Southeast Asia
By Steven Lerner | October 17, 2019
New research by Insights-X reveals that Thailand was the destination of choice for 47% of the... Read More
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News / Distribution
Digital transformation still in its infancy for airlines
By Linda Fox | October 16, 2019
A study from PROS reveals perceptions from the aviation industry on the state of digital... Read More
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News / Distribution
Booking.com pilots integrated flight booking service with Etraveli
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2019
Booking.com has partnered with Etraveli to pilot an integrated flight booking service.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Airline fraud on the rise, finger pointed at loyalty programs and data breaches
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2019
Online fraud attacks on airlines are increasing with loyalty schemes often the target, according to a... Read More
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News / Technology
Hoist Group acquires HotelEngine booking platform
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2019
Hoist also acquired Locatel in 2014 and Swisscom Hospitality in 2015. The company runs a number of... Read More
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Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: TripAbrood wants to be smart with family trip planning
By Linda Fox | October 14, 2019
TripAbrood is using artificial intelligence to build a virtual assistant to help book family... Read More
How destinations might soon have a voice via Amazon and Google
News / Technology
How destinations might soon have a voice via Amazon and Google
By Linda Fox | October 11, 2019
One company hopes to have a beta application ready before the end of 2019 that will enable consumers... Read More
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