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News / Online

Priceline to invest $500 million in Ctrip

By Karthick Prabu | August 6, 2014

Priceline Group is to bolster its Asia-Pacific presence by ploughing $500 million into China's largest... Read More

News / Online

Google on social, new travel business models and mobile

By Viewpoints | April 8, 2011

We managed to grab some time recently with Ali Yilmaz, travel head for South East Asia at Google.... Read More

News / Startups

VIDEO: Will early stage startup funding make a comeback in 2020?

By Steven Lerner | December 18, 2019

Phocuswright analysts discuss the state of travel startups in 2020 during The Phocuswright Conference... Read More

News / Technology

TravelFlan bags $7M to enhance IT, expand to new markets

By Steven Lerner | December 17, 2019

The Series A round brings the Hong Kong-based AI digital solution startup's total funding to... Read More

News / Technology

Asians can't travel without mobiles, Westerners fear forgetting credit cards

By Karthick Prabu | March 24, 2014

Travellers across three regions - Asia, Europe and the US - appear to have very different priorities... Read More

News / Distribution

Tours and activities service BeMyGuest acquires Indiescapes

By Karthick Prabu | January 14, 2014

In an effort to expand its presence in South East Asia, Singapore-based tours and activities service... Read More

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In GDS battles for market share, size isn't everything

By Michele McDonald | May 24, 2017

It might be tempting to suggest that Gordon Wilson is downplaying the importance of GDS market share... Read More

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Indian budget chain Zostel raises $1 million

By Karthick Prabu | May 14, 2014

Backpacker-focused hostel brand Zostel has raised around $1 million from Presha Paragash, an angel... Read More

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An Expedia with Asian characteristics

By Sean O'Neil | November 23, 2015

Dara Khosrowshahi admits that Expedia Inc's investment in Chinese subsidiary eLong was a money pit,... Read More

News / Startups

Why trip-planning startups struggle, even as consumers call for an easier way

By D.J. Catron | April 30, 2024

An Accenture survey found consumers feel less confident about booking a hotel than buying a car,... Read More

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