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STARTUP STAGE: Avionero aims to bring flexibility to flight search

By Mitra Sorrells | July 11, 2018

Avionero is a flight search and price comparison site that uses artificial intelligence to help users find flights they might not have been directly searching for. Read More

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Airbnb boosts Chinese leadership team with Tao Peng appointment

By Linda Fox | July 10, 2018

Chinese entrepreneur Tao Peng is joining Airbnb to become its president in China. Read More

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Booking.com gets down to Basics, gets rates from other agencies

By Kevin May | July 10, 2018

In what could be a significant strategic development, Booking.com is now getting inventory and exclusive prices for hotels from other online travel agencies. Read More

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Summer months, sporting events drive travel search traffic

By Mitra Sorrells | July 10, 2018

Travel industry marketers looking to capitalize on periods of high travel search traffic have the best shot during summer months and around large sporting events, according to a report from Bing... Read More

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Fever experience platform raises $20M, sees blend between tourist and local

By Kevin May | July 9, 2018

City experience platform Fever has raised $20 million in Series C funding, as it looks to expand the business into new cities in Europe and North America. Read More

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Reimagining customer experience, part 1: digital design

By Mitra Sorrells | July 9, 2018

This month we're exploring the topic of customer experience across the travel space. We begin with a look at how brands are designing their digital interfaces - websites and apps - to create an... Read More

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Research Spotlight: A shift in how leisure travelers shop and book

By Jill Menze | July 9, 2018

The number of leisure travelers grew in 2017, and with that, so did the options for consumers to shop for and book travel. Read More

News / Distribution

QOTW: Something about a gap in accommodations

By PhocusWire | July 6, 2018

Quote from Sleepbox, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

Interview / Startups

STARTUP STAGE: Sleepbox's micro-hotels house travelers in urban areas

By Jill Menze | July 5, 2018

Sleepbox's portable micro-hotels are designed for travelers stuck in an airport or looking for a cheap and easy place to stay. The modular rooms are geared toward millennials who want accommodations... Read More

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London attractions court Chinese tourists with new Alipay partnership

By Mitra Sorrells | July 3, 2018

Popular attractions such as the London Eye, Madame Tussauds London, London Eye River Cruise and more, will now accept Alipay for the purchase of tickets. Read More

Interview / Technology

STARTUP STAGE: Safr wants to make ride-sharing safe for women

By Jill Menze | July 3, 2018

Accusations of assault and discrimination have trailed leading ride-share companies for some time now, and women-focused startup Safr is aiming to change the experience for riders and drivers alike. Read More

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Japan’s LINE app is getting into the travel business

By Mitra Sorrells | July 2, 2018

LINE, the most popular communication app in Japan with nearly 200 million active users per month, has created a travel booking site. Read More

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New trends in AI-driven predictive pricing and bundling

By Phocuswright Research | July 2, 2018

The concepts of personalization, big data analysis and dynamic pricing/offers have been discussed and debated in the press for a number of years, though limited evidence exists of any wide-level... Read More

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QOTW: Something about how easy it is to burn cash

By PhocusWire | June 29, 2018

Quote from Craig Paddock, director of search for MMGY Global, in an article on PhocusWire this week. Read More

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Online travel agencies face action for search, charges and discount practices

By Kevin May | June 29, 2018

An ongoing probe into sales tactics by online travel agencies has seen a number of brands warned over the way they display prices and market to users. Read More

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