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Peakwork invests in Chinese partner Zhouyou Technology
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
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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
China part 4 distribution
News / Distribution
China, part 4: The digital distribution model
By Mitra Sorrells | February 25, 2019
For the final piece in our China theme month, we explore the diverse digital distribution landscape. Read More
Accor goes down experiences route as it unveils All loyalty platform
News / Distribution
Accor goes down experiences route as it unveils All loyalty platform
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2019
Accor has unveiled its new loyalty platform All combining its loyalty program and distribution. Read More
ATPCO Routehappy integration
News / Technology
ATPCO boosts retail solution with complete integration of Routehappy
By Mitra Sorrells | February 21, 2019
ATPCO says its full integration of Routehappy products and staff is boosting its retail solutions and driving future innovation.      Read More
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News / Technology
Expedia Partner Solutions builds partner program for tech companies
By Linda Fox | February 21, 2019
Expedia Partner Solutions says it wants to establish a closer relationship via its certified technology partner program. Read More
The mobile-first world holds tremendous revenue potential for hoteliers - here's why
Opinion / Online
The mobile-first world holds tremendous revenue potential for hoteliers - here's why
By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | February 20, 2019
As the travel planning process increases in complexity, hoteliers need to find ways to engage their best potential guests across multiple touch points and across all devices, especially mobile. Read More
Egencia adds hotel chat, package booking features to business travel platform
News / Online
Egencia adds hotel chat, package booking features to business travel platform
By Jill Menze | February 20, 2019
Egencia is rolling out platform updates to benefit both business travelers and travel managers. Read More
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Hilton maintains focus on direct relationships as growth outstrips agency channel
By Linda Fox | February 14, 2019
Hilton boosted its loyalty program by 14 million members in 2018 and continues to focus on direct relationships. Read More
GoEuro global expansion new name Omio
News / Online
GoEuro launches global expansion, unveils new company name
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2019
GoEuro is preparing to expand to South America, Asia and the United States with a new name: Omio. Read More
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News / Startups
Virtuo revs up with €20M in funding for expansion of car-rental app across Europe
By Linda Fox | February 13, 2019
Mobile app-based car-rental startup Virtuo adds €20 million in funding. Balderton Capital and others are backing the company. Read More
Sabre bullish for the year ahead, rounds out 2018 with revenue close to $4BN
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Sabre bullish for the year ahead, rounds out 2018 with revenue close to $4BN
By Linda Fox | February 12, 2019
Sabre says it's confident of growth in revenue for 2019 as it announces 2018 full-year figures. Read More
Travel websites losing billions as shoppers abandon purchases
News / Online
Travel websites losing billions as shoppers abandon purchases
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2019
An eye-watering estimate of $2.4 billion was lost in online revenue on websites during the fourth quarter of 2018. Read More
Secret Escapes buys into Ireland with the acquisition of Empathy Marketing
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Secret Escapes buys into Ireland with the acquisition of Empathy Marketing
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2019
Secret Escapes is expanding its presence to Ireland with the acquisition of the company behind Pigsback, TheDiningRoom and LuxuryBreaks. Read More
China, part 2: A conversation with Ctrip founder James Liang
News / Online
China, part 2: A conversation with Ctrip founder James Liang
By Mitra Sorrells | February 11, 2019
For part two of our China theme month, we talk to Ctrip co-founder and chairman James Liang about the company's growth and future plans. Read More