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Business travel, part 4: How data management can minimize trip "leakage"

By Mitra Sorrells | August 26, 2019

Data management tools are enabling corporate travel managers to capture and analyze data from off-channel bookings to minimize leakage. Read More

News / Online

TravelLocal brings broadcaster Channel 4 on board for Series A funding

By Linda Fox | August 23, 2019

TravelLocal is getting airtime from Channel 4 as it brings the U.K. broadcaster on for its Series A funding. Read More

News / Distribution

Expedia Group fully acquires CanadaStays to boost vacation rental presence up north

By Jill Menze | August 22, 2019

CanadaStays, with which Expedia Group has had a strategic partnership since 2015, will be integrated into the Vrbo brand. Read More

News / Startups

ClaimCompass raises $1.3M to develop its flight compensation technology

By Mitra Sorrells | August 22, 2019

This latest funding, a late seed/pre-Series A round, brings the company's total funding to date to just over $2 million. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Jan Gerlach of Peakwork

By Linda Fox | August 21, 2019

Peakwork was founded in 2009 and provides software to connect supply from airlines, bedbank and other travel companies with online and off distributors. Read More

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TUI eyes tours and activities opportunities, makes progress on digital platforms

By Linda Fox | August 16, 2019

TUI is not ruling out further acquisitions in the tours and activities space as it looks to grow its holiday experiences division further. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

What’s next for Google’s expansion into vacation rentals?

By James Burrows - Rentals United | August 16, 2019

With Google entering the vacation rental market, what future developments could impact direct bookings, guest experience, customer ownership and the current ecosystem? Read More

News / Startups

European RV-sharing platform PaulCamper raises €7M for expansion

By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2019

Berlin-based RV sharing site PaulCamper has raised €7 million in Series A funding. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Careful what you wish for: Attribute-based selling isn't all it's cracked up to be

By Tim Peter - Tim Peter & Associates | August 15, 2019

It doesn't seem that guests really need attribute-based selling, and it's unrealistic to assume that the model will both improve prices for guests and drive more revenue. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Doug Anderson of American Express Global Business Travel

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2019

The CEO of the global TMC discusses business travel pain points, the impact of NDC in the corporate channel and new startups entering the market. Read More

Amex GBT acquires Middle East Kanoo Travel

News / Online

American Express GBT acquires stake in Middle East TMC

By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2019

American Express Global Business Travel has taken a 65% stake in Kanoo Travel, a TMC focused on the Middle East. Read More

News / Online

Business travel, part 2: TMCs focus on innovation to stay competitive

By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2019

For part two of our series on business travel we explore how some of the legacy TMCs are pursuing innovation. Read More

News / Online

Mark Okerstrom on competitor moves, Expedia's strengths and what he's had to "unlearn"

By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | August 12, 2019

In this wide-ranging interview, the Expedia Group boss opens up about where the travel company fits in an ever-evolving tech landscape. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Saba Hospitality builds tools to maximize guest and hotel staff engagement

By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2019

Saba Hospitality is building solutions for the hospitality industry using artificial intelligence and scalable chatbot technology. Read More

Travel Leaders tours and activities from Viator

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Travel Leaders adds Viator tours and activities for business travelers staying on

By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2019

Travel Leaders Corporate has created a new service that offers more than 200,000 bookable activities for business travelers who want to add a leisure component to their trips. Read More

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