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Airbnb, a rumour of Chinese state funding and implications for home rental
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Airbnb, a rumour of Chinese state funding and implications for home rental
By Martin Cowen | March 14, 2017
One of the Chinese government's biggest investment funds reportedly put $100 million into Airbnb's... Read More
Lessons from Snapchat - travel and hospitality brands getting it right
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Lessons from Snapchat - travel and hospitality brands getting it right
By Nick Vivion | March 14, 2017
With every new platform comes the inevitable sighs from overworked digital marketers. “Not another... Read More
Peakwork brings bookings via Facebook ads
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Peakwork brings bookings via Facebook ads
By Martin Cowen | March 14, 2017
Travel firms using Peakwork's Player Hub can now embed real-time pricing and availability into their... Read More
The app revolution is not over but the easy money has gone
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The app revolution is not over but the easy money has gone
By Nick Vivion | March 13, 2017
The ‘End of Apps’ has been overblown. The rise of chatbots has encouraged articles about the demise of... Read More
What you need to know about live video streaming in travel
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What you need to know about live video streaming in travel
By Nick Vivion | March 10, 2017
Since becoming available widely in April 2016, Facebook Live has become the go-to platform for live... Read More
Another billion dollars for Airbnb
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Another billion dollars for Airbnb
By Martin Cowen | March 10, 2017
Airbnb's latest SEC filing showing another billion dollars has been added to its warchest. The filing... Read More
Busbud puts a price on passengers' ancillaries wishlist
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Busbud puts a price on passengers' ancillaries wishlist
By Martin Cowen | March 10, 2017
Bus and coach booking specialist Busbud has revealed the on-board services which passengers not only... Read More
IAG to equip fleet with inflight wifi from Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom
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IAG to equip fleet with inflight wifi from Inmarsat and Deutsche Telekom
By Martin Cowen | March 9, 2017
Inflight wifi access is a vital part of the airline passenger experience, but it is also an elephant... Read More
Eurowings taps Lufthansa resources for new phase of growth
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Eurowings taps Lufthansa resources for new phase of growth
By Martin Cowen | March 8, 2017
Lufthansa Group's digital transformation continues apace, with its low-cost carrier Eurowings... Read More
Snappy search terms dominate YouTube
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Snappy search terms dominate YouTube
By Martin Cowen | March 8, 2017
A Hitwise study into UK travel search patterns over the so-called peak booking season shows that users... Read More
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Ramp secures $1.85B, homes in on AI
The company recently launched AI token spend management to help finance and technical teams understand... Read More
Startup Stage: Tripician uses AI to build verified, collaborative travel itineraries
October 19, 2026
Startup Stage: Tripician uses AI to build verified, collaborative travel itineraries
The startup combines AI-powered trip planning with live place verification, feasibility checks and... Read More