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Gloveler becomes latest home rental site to face financial difficulties
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Gloveler becomes latest home rental site to face financial difficulties
By Martin Cowen | October 5, 2016
German private accommodation rental site Gloveler is under preliminary insolvency, meaning that it... Read More
TripAdvisor's The Fork invests in Eatigo
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TripAdvisor's The Fork invests in Eatigo
By Martin Cowen | October 4, 2016
Eatigo, a restaurant tech start-up operating in Thailand and Singapore, has secured a Series B round... Read More
In online reviews who responds and length of response are important
News / Online
In online reviews who responds and length of response are important
By Linda Fox | October 4, 2016
There is little doubt that online reviews play a big role in the travel purchase decision for many... Read More
Airbnb enables guests to earn Qantas frequent flyer points
News / Online
Airbnb enables guests to earn Qantas frequent flyer points
By Sean O'Neil | October 3, 2016
Airbnb has forged a marketing deal with Australia's Qantas enabling travelers to earn a point in its... Read More
Mystifly raises a Series A investment round
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Mystifly raises a Series A investment round
By Sean O'Neil | October 3, 2016
Airfare consolidator Mystifly has raised Series A funding, but has declined to disclose the amount.... Read More
All about data as voice calls by mobile device drop
News / Technology
All about data as voice calls by mobile device drop
By Linda Fox | October 3, 2016
A few slides here on where UK consumers are in terms of mobile. Headline findings from the Deloitte... Read More
TripAdvisor's WeChat account victimized by zombie influencers [UPDATED]
News / Technology
TripAdvisor's WeChat account victimized by zombie influencers [UPDATED]
By Sean O'Neil | September 30, 2016
WeChat, the messaging service mainly used in China, has more than 700 million monthly active users,... Read More
Startup pitch: Relovate, a trip-planning startup, signs Amadeus deal
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Startup pitch: Relovate, a trip-planning startup, signs Amadeus deal
By Sean O'Neil | September 30, 2016
Despite dozens of failed attempts by others, new startup Relovate believes that it can build a... Read More
Vacasol files for bankruptcy
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Vacasol files for bankruptcy
By Martin Cowen | September 30, 2016
Danish online vacation rental booking business Vacasol is filing for bankruptcy. The news comes a few... Read More
IHG reservation system advances with direct business firmly on the roadmap
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IHG reservation system advances with direct business firmly on the roadmap
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2016
InterContinental Hotels Group is pinning a lot on its new Guest Reservation System. GRS is being... Read More
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