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Opinion / Online

Reality check: Airbnb still has a long way to go after HotelTonight deal

By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | March 12, 2019

The hoopla over the Airbnb purchase of HotelTonight needs further analysis, with more challenges than opportunities ahead for the new owner if it wants to become an OTA. Read More

News / Distribution

Google and TripAdvisor stand out for tour and activity research

By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019

More than half of travelers (56%) say they used Google and 38% say they used TripAdvisor to help plan activities. Read More

News / Technology

Ground innovation, part 2: A new model for car rental

By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2019

For part 2 in our ground transportation series we look at some of the innovations in the sector from Turo, Sixt and Avis Budget Group. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb-HotelTonight - a deal at the right time for both

By Kevin May | March 11, 2019

Three experts covering the accommodation sector share their reaction to the deal by Airbnb to buy online travel agency HotelTonight. Read More

News / Online

Google enables flight destination search by price

By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2019

Google has made updates to its Flights and Hotel search, enabling new filters and options. Read More

News / Distribution

Awaze is the new name to take European Vacation Rentals group forward

By Linda Fox | March 8, 2019

The London-based company was originally formed last year when Wyndham Worldwide sold its European vacation rental business to Platinum Equity for $1.3 billion. Read More

News / Online

Airbnb to acquire online travel agency HotelTonight

By Kevin May | March 7, 2019

The deal for the OTA gives it the chance to "accelerate our work to build an end-to-end travel platform that serves everyone." Read More

Opinion / Technology

Time to talk - using Google Assistant to book a hotel room

By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | March 7, 2019

It is becoming clearer that using voice commands to search for and book hotels is going to be disruptive in the hotel industry and will soon be changing the rules of the game. Read More

News / Technology

Amex GBT launches cross-industry benchmarking tool to measure travel manager performance

By Jill Menze | March 6, 2019

American Express Global Business Travel's new Peer Travel Insights service will rank companies within their peer group. Read More

News / Technology

Tour and activity veterans line up to launch content platform Magpie

By Linda Fox | March 5, 2019

Former tour operator Christian Watts, Viator founder Rod Cuthbert and Tokyo-based Venture Republic are behind the new company. Read More

News / Online

Ctrip ticks $4.5B annual revenue level for the first time

By Kevin May | March 5, 2019

Ctrip cited "robust growth momentum" in its international business during 2018, but despite the uptick in overall annual revenue, Ctrip saw a decline of 19% in fourth quarter revenues to $1.1... Read More

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Opinion / Technology

Why travel management companies have a responsibility to drive innovation

By David Thompson - American Express Global Business Travel | March 5, 2019

Business travel should be the most fertile ground for innovation in the traveler experience. However, the industry must first be willing to drive change rather than passively react to it. Read More

TripAdvisor opens hotel Sponsored Placements

News / Online

TripAdvisor expands Sponsored Placements for hotels, adds new features

By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2019

TripAdvisor's Sponsored Placements for accommodations are now available to any property that provides rates and availability on the platform. Read More

News / Startups

Ground innovation, part 1: The investment path

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2019

In part one in our ground transportation theme series, we talk to investors about startups in the category. Read More

Interview / Online

Q&A: Airbnb China president on growing the business, regulators, targeting millennials

By Jill Menze | March 1, 2019

In one of his first interviews since he was appointed president in July, Tao Peng lays out his vision for Airbnb China in this extensive conversation. Read More

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