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tripster-rebrand
News / Online
Reserve Direct rebrands as Tripster, consolidates tours and activities content to one platform
By Linda Fox | May 14, 2019
U.S.-based tours and activities provider Reserve Direct has rebranded to Tripster to better reflect... Read More
angie-acquires-roxy-guest-tech
News / Technology
Angie takes over rival Roxy in guest room tech consolidation
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2019
Angie Hospitality acquires the assets of Roxy, a rival in the hotel guest room technology space.... Read More
finnair-NDC-program
News / Distribution
Finnair unveils NDC partner program (but won't surcharge agents for non-use)
By Linda Fox | May 10, 2019
Agents will have a number of ways to access content such as building a direct connect with Finnair via... Read More
Airbnb on being smart, technology and standing up for sustainable travel
News / Online
Airbnb on being smart, technology and standing up for sustainable travel
By Linda Fox | May 9, 2019
In Igualada, a small town near Barcelona, Airbnb held its first New Destinations... Read More
hostfully-seed-funding
News / Technology
Hostfully brings in $1M in seed funding as it looks to grow team
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2019
The round was led by Precursor Ventures with MergeLane, Wharton Alumni Angels, Blue Startups and... Read More
TripAdvisor sees experiences and restaurant revenue up as investment continues in new areas
News / Distribution
TripAdvisor sees experiences and restaurant revenue up as investment continues in new areas
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2019
TripAdvisor reports a slight decrease in revenue for Q1 2019 while revenue for its experiences and... Read More
culture-trip-ota
News / Online
Culture Trip says online travel agency "bet" is close
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2019
The company raised $80 million last year and brought in former-Expedia U.K. managing... Read More
tourlane-series-c
News / Startups
Tourlane quickly adds $47M, plans international expansion and product development
By Linda Fox | May 7, 2019
The business offers customers the expertise of travel agents combined with online booking - and... Read More
amadeus-fcm-ndc
News / Distribution
Flight Centre leisure and business arms test Amadeus user interface for NDC content
By Linda Fox | May 3, 2019
FCM Travel Solutions and its sister leisure brand Flight Centre are testing a user interface for NDC... Read More
booking-holdings-acquires-venga
News / Technology
Booking Holdings boosts restaurant arm with acquisition of Venga
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2019
Venga, a guest management platform for restaurants and other businesses, will be aligned with the... Read More
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