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Opinion / Online

The secret to direct bookings? Consider hotel website conversion rates

By Max Starkov | August 17, 2018

A key imperative for hoteliers in 2018 is preventing travel planners from becoming distracted by digital noise and serving them content at the correct time in order to convert them into bookings. Read More

News / Startups

FunNow raises $5M to expand tours and activities in Southeast Asia and Japan

By Mitra Sorrells | August 16, 2018

FunNow, a Taiwan-based instant booking app for entertainment and leisure activities, has raised $5 million Series A funding led by Alibaba Entrepreneur Fund. Read More

News / Online

On The Beach takes offline chance with £20M Classic Collection deal

By Kevin May | August 16, 2018

Proof that online travel brands are still have an eye on opportunities in the physical world, with On The Beach buying luxury travel brand for travel agents, Classic Collection. Read More

News / Technology

Egencia, Yapta, Traxo and more product news from GBTA

By Mitra Sorrells | August 15, 2018

The Global Business Travel Association’s annual convention wraps up today at the San Diego Convention Center. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How the flywheel of innovation is propelling business travel forward

By Rob Greyber - Egencia | August 15, 2018

We are on the cusp of a new era in business travel. Advances in technology are driving us forward at breakneck speed. The industry is rife with new - but lately struggling - startups: online booking... Read More

News / Distribution

Wegogo aims for fair-share travel platform, alternative to web agency dominance

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018

In the midst of growth plans, Wegogo is forging ahead with the introduction of blockchain-based tech and the creation of its cryptocurrency known as WeGold. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Vacaryx ticks high-touch and blockchain boxes for rental platform

By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2018

Vacaryx is a vacation rental platform that aims to add transparency to the booking process by facilitating communication between hosts and guests. Read More

News / Startups

Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 2: Front line tips from the founders

By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2018

For the second piece in our series on startups, we go to the front lines to gather insights from three startup founders. Read More

News / Startups

Handiscover raises $700,000 to expand accessible accommodations platform

By Mitra Sorrells | August 10, 2018

Handiscover, a startup to help people find and book accessible hotel rooms and rental properties, has raised $700,000 in new funding. Read More

News / Distribution

QOTW: Something about doing business like - and with - locals

By PhocusWire | August 10, 2018

Quote from Max Starkov, president and CEO of HEBS Digital, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

News / Distribution

As travel distribution evolves, Amadeus looks at its own approach

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2018

Amadeus is building out its Live Travel Space platform to keep itself and its customers at pace with the evolving consumer landscape. Read More

News / Online

Booking Holdings closely monitoring paid channels as it builds direct strategy

By Linda Fox | August 9, 2018

Following the release of its Q2 financials, Booking Holdings says it's continuing its strategy of building its direct business as well as a wider travel offering. Read More

News / Technology

HRS tool eliminates incorrect hotel rates in business booking channels

By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2018

Business travel management company HRS is preparing to launch a filtering tool to prevent incorrect hotel rates from appearing in booking systems used by business travelers. Read More

News / Technology

Business travelers divided over whether to allow GPS tracking during work trips

By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2018

GPS-tracking is a tool companies can use to know the location of their employees traveling for business, for example to reach them in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster. Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Why offering local tours and activities is a huge revenue opportunity for hotels

By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | August 9, 2018

Local tours and activities are a multibillion-dollar business, and hoteliers are uniquely positioned to offer experiences and work closely with fellow local business operators. Read More

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