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Apple SIM finally fulfills promise of being the company's best travel feature yet
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Apple SIM finally fulfills promise of being the company's best travel feature yet
By Nick Vivion | July 1, 2015
Beyond the basic portability of the iPhone, there hasn't been an innovation geared towards global... Read More
Zozi raises $30M, partly from Richard Branson, for its activities platform
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Zozi raises $30M, partly from Richard Branson, for its activities platform
By Sean O'Neil | July 1, 2015
The pivot worked. That's the conclusion that can be drawn from the decision of investors to pour $30... Read More
Distribution giants start making good on travel intelligence gaps
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Distribution giants start making good on travel intelligence gaps
By Linda Fox | July 1, 2015
Amadeus has unveiled a travel intelligence service to provide the agent community with insight into... Read More
HolidayIQ activates new product line
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HolidayIQ activates new product line
By Martin Cowen | June 30, 2015
Indian travel community HolidayIQ has launched a new channel on its app which curates more than 1,000... Read More
Sabre CEO Tom Klein takes on Lufthansa on distribution fees, talks Wyndham deals
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Sabre CEO Tom Klein takes on Lufthansa on distribution fees, talks Wyndham deals
By Sean O'Neil | June 30, 2015
Sabre CEO Tom Klein spoke to industry stock analysts at a Nasdaq investor conference today. Klein laid... Read More
Hipmunk expands feature set to include trip planning tools
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Hipmunk expands feature set to include trip planning tools
By Nick Vivion | June 30, 2015
Hipmunk has long been a bastion of simplicity — one interface that grids out the various flight... Read More
Startup pitch: Klook has high ambitions for tours and activities in Asia
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Startup pitch: Klook has high ambitions for tours and activities in Asia
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2015
Klook was devised as a curated platform for local travel activities and with Asian travellers in mind.... Read More
Despite setbacks, Expedia CEO sees a bright future in activities, China and vacation rentals
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Despite setbacks, Expedia CEO sees a bright future in activities, China and vacation rentals
By Nick Vivion | June 30, 2015
In a candid one-on-one, Expedia boss Dara Khosrowshahi shared his thoughts on tours and activities,... Read More
Tripadvisor links up with Chinese state tourism agency, crowdsources translations
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Tripadvisor links up with Chinese state tourism agency, crowdsources translations
By Martin Cowen | June 30, 2015
Tripadvisor has added more details about its plans for China and its new Chinese brand Mao Tu Ying. In... Read More
Chope carves out $8m in funding for Asia expansion
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Chope carves out $8m in funding for Asia expansion
By Linda Fox | June 30, 2015
The Chope Group has announced funding of $8 million led by Asia-based investment company F&H Fund... Read More
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The startup compares traditional hotel bookings with multi-hotel itineraries, aiming to reduce... Read More