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mindsay-chatbot-funding
News / Startups
Mindsay adds $10M in Series A funding to expand chatbot service
By Linda Fox | May 29, 2019
Paris-based chatbot startup also took on a brand name after starting out as Destygo.... Read More
ctrip-high-income-travelers
News / Online
Ctrip sees huge potential in customized travel for growing affluent segment
By Linda Fox | May 24, 2019
Research from Ctrip and COTRI reveals the potential in the growing high-net income traveler segment.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: CultureMee helps business travelers avoid costly culture mistakes
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: CultureMee helps business travelers avoid costly culture mistakes
By Linda Fox | May 23, 2019
CultureMee provides engaging content including videos and culture models to business travelers to help... Read More
Business travelers increasingly seek digital channels
News / Technology
Business travelers increasingly seek digital channels
By Linda Fox | May 22, 2019
Research from CWT shows how business travelers are increasingly look to self-service channels such as... Read More
brexit-panel-pcwe-19
News / Distribution
VIDEO: How the travel industry is preparing for Brexit
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2019
Travel and tourism executives discuss Brexit plans during Phocuswright Europe 2019 in Amsterdam.... Read More
ctrip-atpco-routehappy
News / Online
Ctrip builds out airline content with Routehappy descriptions
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2019
Ctrip is the latest to partner with ATPCO bringing the Routehappy airline rich content to its... Read More
American Express builds out services for members with acquisition of Resy
News / Online
American Express builds out services for members with acquisition of Resy
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2019
American Express continues to widen services for members, adds Resy restaurant booking service... Read More
VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo CEO Dana Dunne on mobile booking, harnessing data
News / Online
VIDEO: eDreams Odigeo CEO Dana Dunne on mobile booking, harnessing data
By Linda Fox | May 16, 2019
Dana Dunne, CEO of eDreams Odigeo, shares thoughts on the company's progress over the past four years... Read More
TripAdvisor adds safety features to reviews
News / Technology
TripAdvisor adds safety features to reviews
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2019
TripAdvisor has added new features to the platform enabling travelers to find reviews that include... Read More
onthebeach-results
News / Online
On the Beach reports revenue growth despite hit from Primera failure
By Linda Fox | May 15, 2019
On the Beach Group has reported a 56% drop to £400,000 in revenue for its international division for... Read More
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Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
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Tracking travel startup funding rounds and acquisitions in Q3
Travel startup funding rounds were elusive in Q3, while acquisitions were more abundant.... Read More