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TripActions raises again, $250M round going to aggressive growth plan

By Mitra Sorrells | June 27, 2019

This latest investment comes less than eight months after TripActions' Series C round last November which brought in $154 million. Read More

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Huangbaoche brings in $50M for guided tour driver platform

By Kevin May | June 27, 2019

The Series C round into the Beijing, China-based company comes just 15 months after another $50 million injection of capital in 2018. Read More

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Airbnb rebrands top tier to Airbnb Luxe, adds dedicated concierge services

By Mitra Sorrells | June 25, 2019

Airbnb is renaming its luxury tier of properties as Airbnb Luxe and is providing a dedicated concierge with each booking. Read More

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Expedia CEO Mark Okerstrom: “War over the best booking experience is almost over”

By Jill Menze | June 25, 2019

Speaking at Expedia Group's first Research Summit, Mark Okerstrom said the next "vector of innovation" happens after bookings are made. Read More

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Hotels need to embark on a new chapter - the digital one already written by Amazon

By Mitra Sorrells | June 19, 2019

Hotels can fend off threats from outside by adopting a retailing mindset and using tech that supports their model, rather than relying on outdated property management systems. Read More

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GuestReady eyes future acquisitions with new $6M Series A funding

By Mitra Sorrells | June 18, 2019

GuestReady is planning future expansion boosted by a new investment of $6 million. Read More

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RateGain acquires social and guest engagement platform BCV

By Kevin May | June 17, 2019

A mid-range, double-digit millions figure is believed to have been paid for 24/7 social media monitoring, reputation management, analytics and content marketing business. Read More

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Mary Meeker's annual report: Growing giants, next-gen data and super apps

By Linda Fox | June 17, 2019

Many in the digital and wider industrial world await Mary Meeker’s annual trends report with anticipation for what can be expected for their sector. We look at the travel-related elements. Read More

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Travel payments, part 3: Virtual payment tech and its impact on business travel

By Mitra Sorrells | June 17, 2019

For part three in our payments month series we take a look at virtual card payments and how they're used in business travel. Read More

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Stride walks away with $2.5M in funding for multiday packages platform

By Linda Fox | June 14, 2019

Stride adds $2.5 million to its coffers and launches its TripFinder feature to match travelers to their ideal trips. Read More

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Booking.com talks up importance of reviews in travel decisions, especially for rentals

By Linda Fox | June 14, 2019

The OTA's survey of 21,500 travelers globally reveals that 53% of travelers have decided not to book accommodation because of negative reviews about a host. Read More

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The A-to-Gen Z of travel loyalty

By Craig Brennan - SwitchFly | June 14, 2019

The next generation of consumers don’t want one-size-fits-all rewards. They want to be recognized as individuals and they want rewards that are relevant to their needs and to their travel journey. Read More

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Airbnb gets into multiday tours game with launch of Airbnb Adventures

By Jill Menze | June 13, 2019

The adventures, numbering more than 200 at the outset, are available either exclusively to Airbnb or provided by small local operators. Read More

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Frustration with online travel booking continues as consumers consult more sites

By Linda Fox | June 13, 2019

The web was supposed to make booking travel easier, faster and more accessible - but the reality is somewhat different, according to research. Read More

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TripActions launches NDC platform in partnership with United Airlines

By Mitra Sorrells | June 11, 2019

The business travel platform is launching an end-to-end flight shopping and booking experience integrated with IATA’s NDC industry standard. Read More

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