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Furthering its digital ambitions, Lonely Planet launches experiences

By Linda Fox | January 23, 2020

Lonely Planet Experiences launches via a partnership with Intrepid Travel to offer day and multi-day sustainable tours. Read More

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How the corporate travel industry is tackling climate change

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020

The corporate travel community is tackling climate change with a focus on education, open dialogues and reducing carbon by traveling less. Read More

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Increased focus on offers and customer service are top asks from travelers

By Linda Fox | January 22, 2020

A global survey of travelers from Expedia Partner Solutions highlights the most important booking, payment and customer service factors. Read More

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By-the-hour hotel booking site ByHours adds €8M to launch U.S. operations

By Steven Lerner | January 22, 2020

Angel Ventures and DILA Capita led the Series B equity round, with participation by previous investor Howzat Partners. Read More

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ARC boosts corporate travel services with majority stake in NuTravel

By Mitra Sorrells | January 22, 2020

ARC has taken a majority stake in NuTravel to accelerate delivery of omnichannel solutions for corporate travel. Read More

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Hopper to pay for carbon offsets for all bookings, challenges top travel CEOs to follow suit

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2020

Hopper Trees is a new initiative that covers the cost of carbon offsets for all flights and hotels booked in the Hopper app. Read More

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EbixCash partners with Amadeus, looks to grow in APAC and UAE

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2020

As part of its expansion strategy in Asia Pacific and the United Arab Emirates, EbixCash has partnered with Amadeus for access to technology and travel content. Read More

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Consumers plan to fly less as climate change concerns hit home

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2020

Research from the European Investment Bank reveals consumers plan to reduce their flying. Read More

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TripActions moves deeper into Europe with investment from Lufthansa Group

By Mitra Sorrells | January 21, 2020

TripActions will actively pursue clients in Europe with the help of Lufthansa Group. Read More

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Booking.com launches CityBook as test app for destination tools and services

By Kevin May | January 16, 2020

The app, known as CityBook, is a "digital guide" for destinations that will combine content, planning tools such as maps, navigation and experiences. Read More

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Industry veteran launches new boutique OTA

By Mitra Sorrells | January 16, 2020

Industry veteran Jeff Klee is launching a new online travel agency, Qtrip, that will eventually replace his original site, CheapAir. Read More

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Ryanair wins legal ruling against Skyscanner over display of fares

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2020

Ryanair granted interim injunctions against Skyscanner.de in a Hamburg court. Read More

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Boutique apart-hotel brand Locale captures $11M to spur expansion, production innovation

By Steven Lerner | January 15, 2020

The company says it will use the funding to invest in digital product innovation, hire executive-level talent and expand operations into new cities. Read More

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SAP Concur shuts down metasearch engine Hipmunk

By Jill Menze | January 14, 2020

SAP Concur says it is “retiring” both the consumer-facing Hipmunk product as well as travel and expense product Concur Hipmunk and will stop supporting the brand on January 23. Read More

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Comtravo gets Microsoft venture fund on board with €9M round

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2020

The investment comes from Microsoft’s venture fund M12 and Joop Drechsel, former CEO of BCD Travel, who joins Comtravo’s board, as well as a number of other investors. Read More

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