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Where online travelers find value when booking

By Jill Menze | December 13, 2017

As today’s online traveler finds more and more ways to search and compare flight options, there’s one need across the board both airlines and customers will always consider: value. Read More

News / Online

Chinese web travel brand Mafengwo raises $133M

By Kevin May | December 12, 2017

Another major capital-raise heading to a Chinese online travel agency - this time it's $133 million in the pockets of Mafengwo. Read More

Opinion / Online

The evolution of the vacation rental market in Airbnb

By Amiad Soto - Guesty | December 12, 2017

In recent weeks, we have witnessed two significant moves by Airbnb that will have interesting implications on the international, short-term and vacation rental industry. Read More

News / Technology

Hilton unveils first mobile-focused hotel room

By Jill Menze | December 11, 2017

Much like Marriott’s “hotel room of the future,” Hilton has debuted what it’s billing as the first mobile-centric hotel room with its “Connected Room.” Read More

News / Online

Viator founder slams TripAdvisor over strategy

By Kevin May | December 8, 2017

TripAdvisor has been accused of neglecting its Viator tour and activity booking business by the man who created it in 1995. Read More

News / Technology

Goal for web travel brands should be the human touch

By Jill Menze | December 8, 2017

The holy grail for online travel agencies is how to recreate the experience of personal recommendations. Read More

News / Startups

Booking.com expands startup plan for sustainable tourism

By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 8, 2017

Booking.com is to extend its Booking Booster Program into a second year, aimed at funding startups that are engaged in sustainable tourism. Read More

News / Technology

Expedia rolls out MICE tech tool to the US

By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 6, 2017

In an effort to streamline the booking process for hotels and meeting planners, Expedia is rolling out its automated MICE online booking engine in the United States. Read More

News / Technology

Business travelers take booking freedom, age differences ease

By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 6, 2017

A new study on European business traveler preferences offers new insight on booking behaviors across age groups and country. Read More

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Carlson Wagonlit secures GDS fee workaround on British Airways

By Kevin May | December 5, 2017

Corporate travelers have been given a lifeline from paying a surcharge on British Airways... if they use Carlson Wagonlit. Read More

News / Online

Inside Airbnb's growing Experiences operation

By Bernadette Giacomazzo | December 4, 2017

Airbnb's Experiences platform is notching more than 8,000 bookings per week and receiving of 1,200 requests a week from hosts. Read More

News / Technology

Data crunching for millennial travel choices

By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 30, 2017

Utrip's extensive data research revealed the top millennial travel destinations of 2017. Read More

News / Startups

Travel startup investments rise (but low level deals fall)

By Kevin May | November 30, 2017

Travel technology and online startups have raised a massive $15 billion since 2013 across 1,300 deals - yet the climate for investment is changing. Read More

News / Distribution

Airline ancillary revenue targeted at record $82 billion

By Jill Menze | November 30, 2017

Airline ancillary revenue is on track to reach an all-time high this year, with the latest forecast projecting as much as $82.2 billion worldwide. Read More

News / Online

Activities special in China, as GetYourGuide and Ctrip accelerate

By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 30, 2017

GetYourGuide will launch a dedicated website for travelers in China this week, indicating how important the country is becoming in the attractions sector. Read More

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