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MakeMyTrip posts gains in revenue and bookings as overall loss figure narrows

By Kevin May | January 24, 2019

Total gross booking volumes hit $1.41 billion, up by 32% on the same period in 2017 - pushing loss figure down to $22.9 million. Read More

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Niche vacation rental platform Cozystay adds first properties in China

By Mitra Sorrells | January 24, 2019

Vancouver, Canada-based Cozystay expands its vacation rental platform into China with its acquisition of Oak Properties. Read More

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Airbnb and hotel distribution - (almost) one year in

By Jill Menze | January 23, 2019

As the Airbnb and SiteMinder deal nears its one-year anniversary, here's an update on how the platform's hotels business is faring. Read More

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Ryanair offers direct distribution for European hotels via Siteminder

By Linda Fox | January 21, 2019

One element of Ryanair's "Amazon Of Travel" strategy remains - giving European hotels a direct distribution channel for its Ryanair Rooms brand. Read More

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HomeExchange builds alternative model to take on rentals with Netflix-style subscription

By Linda Fox | January 18, 2019

A subscription service, rather than pay-per-stay, is at the heart of the recently merged rental service. Read More

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TripAdvisor talks "holistic" approach to vacation rentals, new integrations

By Jill Menze | January 18, 2019

A new partnership with software company Guesty is helping TripAdvisor refine its Rentals business. Read More

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Enterprise to acquire managed-travel technology platform Deem

By Mitra Sorrells | January 17, 2019

Enterprise Holdings plans to acquire Deem, which provides booking and management software for travel management companies and suppliers. Read More

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Airline mobile app usage is on the rise, bike and scooter apps freewheeling

By Linda Fox | January 17, 2019

App Annie's State of Mobile report reveals travel and wider mobile app trends. Read More

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Uber's plans for an air taxi, explained

By Arnie Weissmann - Travel Weekly | January 17, 2019

Uber air taxis by 2023? As the realities were laid out at CES, it became clear: It's not easy. Read More

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Outdoorsy rides off with $50M to expand its RV rental marketplace

By Mitra Sorrells | January 17, 2019

Peer-to-peer RV rental platform Outdoorsy has raised $50 million in Series C funding that will be used toward continued international expansion. Read More

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On The Beach makes NDC direct connection with Emirates to assist long-haul push

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2019

The online travel agency is claiming it is the first in the U.K. to have a direct connection with Emirates via the carrier’s NDC API. Read More

CEO interview Dreamlines Felix Schneider

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In The Big Chair - Felix Schneider of Dreamlines

By Mitra Sorrells | January 16, 2019

Dreamlines, with €107 million in funding over seven rounds, is the largest online travel agency for cruises that is based outside North America. Read More

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Halo Travel unveiled to bring booking and payments via voice assistant

By Linda Fox | January 14, 2019

WEX and AI.io have partnered to launch Halo Travel, a voice-activated travel booking assistant. Read More

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Inside cruise, part 2: Digging into distribution

By Mitra Sorrells | January 14, 2019

In the second part of our series on cruise, we analyze the sector's distribution model and future outlook. Read More

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Ryanair closes key part of "Amazon Of Travel" strategy: Ryanair Holidays

By Kevin May | January 14, 2019

The product was a major component of the low-cost carrier's strategy to dive deep into the world of airline retail - but the service has come to an end after just two years. Read More

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