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News / Distribution

Marriott data security breach costs the company $28M so far

By Linda Fox | March 1, 2019

Marriott revealed that the data breach disclosed in November 2018 cost the company $28 million in the fourth quarter. Read More

News / Distribution

Bookingkit calls European first on Ctrip partnership for tours and activities

By Linda Fox | February 28, 2019

Ctrip's global expansion brand Trip.com included in deal to integrate tours, activities and events content into the China-based online travel agency’s listings. Read More

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Amadeus reports growth across distribution and IT solutions units in 2018

By Linda Fox | February 28, 2019

Amadeus sees revenue growth across businesses in 2018, hitting almost €5 billion total for the full year in 2018. Read More

Interview / Online

In The Big Chair - Ethan Lin of Klook

By Kevin May | February 28, 2019

Klook has only been on the scene since 2014 but - with almost $300 million in so far - it has become the most heavily funded startup ever in tours and activities. Read More

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Booking Holdings breaks down private accommodation revenues for first time, now at 20% of total

By Mitra Sorrells | February 27, 2019

As part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 financial report, Booking Holdings is disclosing details on Booking.com's alternative accommodations business, which now accounts for 20% of the... Read More

News / Technology

IHG pilots attribute pricing as next stage of reservation system kicks in

By Linda Fox | February 27, 2019

IHG begins phase two of its Amadeus-built Guest Reservation System development, four years after the project first started. Read More

News / Online

HomeToGo widens focus to offer mid-term rentals

By Linda Fox | February 26, 2019

Following a number of acquisitions, HomeToGo is widening its service to offer mid-term rental accommodation. Read More

News / Online

Booking.com highlights its breadth of accommodations in new U.S. ad campaign

By Mitra Sorrells | February 26, 2019

Booking.com is launching a new brand marketing campaign that encourages U.S. consumers to stop dreaming and start booking. Read More

Interview / Online

Q&A: Tujia CBO Jennifer Li on Chinese homestays, overseas growth, Airbnb

By Jill Menze | February 26, 2019

The former CEO of Ctrip’s homestay business explains Tujia’s growth strategy, its relationship with Ctrip and SiteMinder and the home-share opportunities in China and beyond. Read More

News / Distribution

Peakwork invests in Chinese partner Zhouyou Technology

By Kevin May | February 25, 2019

Zhouyou Technology received an undisclosed investment from its European partner Peakwork, in a bid to expand dynamic packaging services in China. Read More

News / Distribution

Customer details stolen from Amadeus distributor in India

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2019

Customer information was stolen from Resbird Technologies, an independent distributor for Amadeus in India, in January 2019 by a local employee. Read More