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News / Startups
TripActions raises $154M to boost R&D, claims unicorn status
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2018
TripActions, a corporate travel management startup, has raised $154 million in Series C funding,... Read More
Ctrip reports growth across all fronts despite slight loss in Q3
News / Online
Ctrip reports growth across all fronts despite slight loss in Q3
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2018
Ctrip reports revenue gains across hotels, transport, packaging and corporate travel for Q3, 2018.... Read More
SITA acquires MEXIA to further improve passenger management tech
News / Technology
SITA acquires MEXIA to further improve passenger management tech
By Linda Fox | November 8, 2018
SITA is boosting its passenger management capabilities with the acquisition of MEXIA.... Read More
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News / Technology
Travel tech bosses on chatbots and the need for human interaction
By Linda Fox | November 7, 2018
Carlson Wagonlit Travel is running several chatbot pilots to see how and where the technology can best... Read More
TravelgateX snaps up REVVA to improve business intelligence tools
News / Technology
TravelgateX snaps up REVVA to improve business intelligence tools
By Linda Fox | November 6, 2018
TravelgateX, a travel connectivity specialist, has acquired revenue management and business... Read More
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News / Online
TravelBird shuts shop after investment fails to arrive
By Linda Fox | November 5, 2018
TravelBird, an online deals service that was one of the longer-term survivors of the early flash sales... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: BedLinker plots distribution for hotels and marketplace for travel agents
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: BedLinker plots distribution for hotels and marketplace for travel agents
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2018
Founded in December 2017, there are two parts to the startup: BedLinker, a B2B marketplace for travel... Read More
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News / Distribution
Beyond Air helps Travelport through "challenging" quarter
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2018
Travelport reports third quarter 2018 results with strong gains for payment service eNett.... Read More
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News / Technology
Biometric-led travel sees a boost as initiatives take off
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2018
Emirates is claiming a world first with the launch a “biometric path” for travelers at Dubai... Read More
Freebird looks to consumer channels following $8M investment
News / Startups
Freebird looks to consumer channels following $8M investment
By Linda Fox | October 31, 2018
Freebird announces $8 million in series A funding.... Read More
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