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Cover Genius adds $10M in Series B for growth in the U.K., U.S. and Asia

By Linda Fox | November 19, 2019

Cover Genius, an insurance technology specialist, is plotting growth after landing $10 million in Series B funding. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2020: Cruisewatch

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019

Cruisewatch scans more than 25,000 cruise sailings for good bargains, maintains a price history for five years, reads through 250,000 cruise reviews and alerts users when the price drops. Read More

Interview / Startups

Hot 25 Startups 2020: SnapTravel

By PhocusWire | November 18, 2019

SnapTravel has developed an AI-powered chatbot that sources through thousands of hotels to find the best deals based on price, location, quality and overall value. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb adds checks and balances to Experiences in bid to boost trust

By Linda Fox | November 18, 2019

Further to recently announced initiatives to verify hosts and homes, Airbnb is also planning "trust" upgrades to its Experiences product. Read More

News / Online

Airport transportation marketplace Jayride raises $3.5M to build out product and tech

By Mitra Sorrells | November 18, 2019

Airport transfer marketplace Jayride has raised $3.5 million to develop its product and technology. Read More

From Our Partners / Technology

Amadeus talks trends, Innovation and platform

By Mark Bedard | November 18, 2019

If the current hospitality industry could be summed up in a single word it could be this: evolution. Nearly everything we know about the guest and the industry is evolving. Read More

News / Technology

Hopper acquires GDX Travel, advancing NDC capacity and geographic growth

By Mitra Sorrells | November 14, 2019

The deal gives Hopper direct access to more than 25 regional and low-cost carriers in Latin America via IATA’s NDC. Read More

News / Online

Skyscanner pivots from original model, becomes marketplace with bookings

By Kevin May | November 14, 2019

The U.K.-based company is at pains to point out that it is not "becoming an online travel agency" - instead it is offering a three-pronged approach to connecting users with air tickets. Read More

News / Distribution

Removing friction from travel is Expedia's "Everest" goal

By Jill Menze | November 14, 2019

Expedia Group is seeking to connect customers partners more intelligently as part of a bid to make it locally relevant. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: CruiseDirector creates new online platform for booking no-fee luxury cruises

By Mitra Sorrells | November 13, 2019

CruiseDirector is an online platform for travelers to book luxury ocean, river, yacht and expedition cruises with no booking fees and a best price guarantee. Read More

Opinion / Technology

The three biggest tech-led trends for airlines right now

By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | November 12, 2019

Philippe Der Arslanian shares his take from IATA's recent Airline Industry Retailing Symposium in Bangkok. Read More

News / Distribution

Accor gets access to Alibaba customers via distribution and loyalty deal

By Linda Fox | November 11, 2019

The agreement aims to develop “digital applications and loyalty programs” by integrating Accor’s products and services within the Alibaba ecosystem. Read More

Interview / Online

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Tim Hughes

By PhocusWire | November 8, 2019

In a series of interviews with executives participating at the event in Florida in November, PhocusWire finds out what makes them tick. Welcome, Tim Hughes of Agoda. Read More

News / Distribution

Despegar reports growth in bookings and revenue, optimism from recent partner agreements

By Mitra Sorrells | November 7, 2019

Argentina-based Despegar reports gross bookings up 26% and revenue up 19% in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period a year earlier. Read More

News / Distribution

Amadeus sees growth metrics in 2019 boosted by business expansion

By Linda Fox | November 7, 2019

The travel technology giant reported a 15% increase in revenue to €4.2 billion while EBITDA climbed just over 11% to €1.8 billion in the first nine months of 2019. Read More

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