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Three luxury hotels are victims of spectacular hackings, says security firm
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Three luxury hotels are victims of spectacular hackings, says security firm
By Sean O'Neil | June 10, 2015
Three luxury hotels's systems that connect to their computers, phones, and elevators were hacked by a... Read More
Despite promise, travel bookings on mobile devices still lagging
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Despite promise, travel bookings on mobile devices still lagging
By Nick Vivion | June 10, 2015
The push towards mobile bookings has been a long slog, with a recent push of strength showing that 1... Read More
Audi follows BMW and Daimler with on-demand car sharing service
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Audi follows BMW and Daimler with on-demand car sharing service
By Nick Vivion | June 10, 2015
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em — or at least follow the winds of change and control the disruption of... Read More
Startup Pitch: CleverLayover finds connecting flights to save money
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Startup Pitch: CleverLayover finds connecting flights to save money
By Martin Cowen | June 10, 2015
CleverLayover is a startup created by six students at Harvard Business School. It launched to the... Read More
With remarkable timing, Lufthansa talks up its merchandising strategy
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With remarkable timing, Lufthansa talks up its merchandising strategy
By Linda Fox | June 10, 2015
Last week, as Lufthansa announced a change in commercial direction from its German HQ, half the way... Read More
Cleartrip shows the value of mobile web
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Cleartrip shows the value of mobile web
By Martin Cowen | June 9, 2015
Indian OTA Cleartrip has outlined a sharp growth in mobile bookings and expects its relaunched mobile... Read More
Startup pitch: Proxce gives hotels mobile check-in and keyless entry
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Startup pitch: Proxce gives hotels mobile check-in and keyless entry
By Sean O'Neil | June 9, 2015
Proxce, a Silicon Valley startup, sells technology that enables hotels to automatically check in their... Read More
Connected and seamless continue to be vital pieces of the traveler experience
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Connected and seamless continue to be vital pieces of the traveler experience
By Nick Vivion | June 9, 2015
The traveler experience continues to be in focus, as more brands pursue a "connected" and "seamless"... Read More
Haiwan secures large Series B to push activities to Chinese outbound travellers
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Haiwan secures large Series B to push activities to Chinese outbound travellers
By Martin Cowen | June 9, 2015
Chinese outbound tours and activities specialist Haiwan has picked up "tens of millions of dollars" in... Read More
$11 million to LuxuryRetreats to continue building luxury villa portfolio
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$11 million to LuxuryRetreats to continue building luxury villa portfolio
By Nick Vivion | June 8, 2015
LuxuryRetreats, the luxury villa rental platform, has raised $11 million in a Series B from previous... Read More
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Marriott International EVP and chief revenue and technology officer Drew Pinto discusses the hotel... Read More