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Opinion / Technology

Tech comes of age in tours and activities

By David Juman - Phocuswright | August 27, 2018

There is some irony to the fact that, when it comes to arranging their leisure tours and activities, travelers often have little choice but to reserve and book offline. Read More

Opinion / Online

Online travel agency moves harming profitability: What hotels need to know

By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | August 24, 2018

Two recent events in hotel distribution created a mild media buzz, but unfortunately were ignored by some hoteliers and quickly forgotten by the industry: Expedia’s Add‐On Advantage and Booking.Basic. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Using data to help shift tours and activities from mobile-friendly to mobile-optimised

By Sponsored Content | August 21, 2018

Sponsored by Checkfront. The go-to statistic when discussing the potential of tours and activities comes from research which says the sector will be worth “$183 billion by 2020.” That sum repres Read More

News / Online

Ctrip adds tours and activities inventory to Trip.com

By Jill Menze | August 21, 2018

Ctrip is bringing tours and activities to more customers by adding its Things to Do product to Trip.com. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Using customer service as a growth tool for travel tech providers

By Lukas Hempel - BookingKit | August 20, 2018

The game for tour and activity software providers is decided by winning over new suppliers and monetizing them. Read More

News / Startups

FunNow raises $5M to expand tours and activities in Southeast Asia and Japan

By Mitra Sorrells | August 16, 2018

FunNow, a Taiwan-based instant booking app for entertainment and leisure activities, has raised $5 million Series A funding led by Alibaba Entrepreneur Fund. Read More

News / Distribution

Wegogo aims for fair-share travel platform, alternative to web agency dominance

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018

In the midst of growth plans, Wegogo is forging ahead with the introduction of blockchain-based tech and the creation of its cryptocurrency known as WeGold. Read More

News / Distribution

Dnata acquires German tour operator Tropo

By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2018

Dnata, a Dubai-based provider of ground handling, cargo, travel and flight catering services for 300 airline customers in six continents, has acquired German tour operator Tropo. Read More

News / Startups

Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 2: Front line tips from the founders

By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2018

For the second piece in our series on startups, we go to the front lines to gather insights from three startup founders. Read More

News / Distribution

Startup Pitch - GuruWalk offers free walking tours for travelers, tips welcome

By Martin Cowen | August 13, 2018

Have you heard? The tours and activities sector is quite exciting at the moment... A flurry of big deals and funding - Booking buying Fareharbor, Tripadvisor buying Bokun, Klook raising another $20 Read More

News / Distribution

QOTW: Something about doing business like - and with - locals

By PhocusWire | August 10, 2018

Quote from Max Starkov, president and CEO of HEBS Digital, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings closely monitoring paid channels as it builds direct strategy

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2018

Following the release of its Q2 financials, Booking Holdings says it's continuing its strategy of building its direct business as well as a wider travel offering. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Why offering local tours and activities is a huge revenue opportunity for hotels

By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | August 9, 2018

Local tours and activities are a multibillion-dollar business, and hoteliers are uniquely positioned to offer experiences and work closely with fellow local business operators. Read More

News / Technology

Klook earmarks monster Series D for expansion, curation, tech and efficiencies

By Rob Gill | August 9, 2018

In-destination booking platform Klook has secured another US$200 million funding and will expand into the US and Europe. The Hong Kong-based firm currently offers more than 50,000 attractions, tour Read More