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Video: Live on stage, Expedia exec demos Alexa booking app, digital room keys, and new partner insights
News / Technology
Video: Live on stage, Expedia exec demos Alexa booking app, digital room keys, and new partner insights
By Nick Vivion | December 14, 2017
The annual partner conference is Expedia's showcase for its direction and near-term ambitions, as well... Read More
Pace steps up a gear with £2.5 million in funding
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Pace steps up a gear with £2.5 million in funding
By Linda Fox | December 14, 2017
Pace,a startup which helps hotels boost occupancy and maximise revenue, has received seed funding of... Read More
Adrenaline Hunter finds another €2 million in funding
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Adrenaline Hunter finds another €2 million in funding
By Martin Cowen | December 13, 2017
Paris-based adventure and extreme sports booking site Adrenaline Hunter has secured another €2... Read More
Startup pitch - Save a Train brings price drop alerts to rail
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Startup pitch - Save a Train brings price drop alerts to rail
By Martin Cowen | December 12, 2017
One of the many interesting deals which took place this year was Expedia Inc's purchase of SilverRail,... Read More
Mafengwo brings in $133 million to expand travel platform
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Mafengwo brings in $133 million to expand travel platform
By Linda Fox | December 12, 2017
Mafengwo, a Chinese social travel platform has announced Series D funding of $133 million. General... Read More
In-destination with the Tours and Activities Snapshot for 2017
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In-destination with the Tours and Activities Snapshot for 2017
By Nick Vivion | December 11, 2017
Tours and activities are a growing part of the travel industry. This growth continues to garner more... Read More
Hilton looks to startups via link with London incubator
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Hilton looks to startups via link with London incubator
By Martin Cowen | December 11, 2017
Hilton has announced a year-long partnership with London & Partners incubator Traveltech Lab. The... Read More
BA taps Verteil for its first-ever NDC booking in India
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BA taps Verteil for its first-ever NDC booking in India
By Martin Cowen | December 11, 2017
India's Verteil Technologies has facilitated what it claims is the "first live NDC transaction from... Read More
Podcast: Richard Harris of Intent Media on fostering trust, managing data, and mitigating risk
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Podcast: Richard Harris of Intent Media on fostering trust, managing data, and mitigating risk
By Nick Vivion | December 11, 2017
Understanding traveler intent has become a critical piece of any marketing effort. Is the consumer at... Read More
Ryanair to end distribution partnership with Amadeus
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Ryanair to end distribution partnership with Amadeus
By Linda Fox | December 8, 2017
Ryanair has said it is ending its distribution partnership with Amadeus from December 15. The low-cost... Read More
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