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Thomas Cook sale to eSky Group finalized
By Linda Fox | October 22, 2024
Poland-based travel platform eSky is planning a dynamic packaging push following its acquisition of... Read More
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How an Uber-Expedia merger could redefine the travel experience
By Aaron Gowell - SilverRail | October 22, 2024
The rumored tie-up would mix Uber’s high-frequency, low-cost engagement with Expedia’s low-frequency,... Read More
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Travel creators and the power to drive conversion
By PhocusWright Research | October 21, 2024
According to Phocuswright research, 67% of followers deem creators helpful for travel advice,... Read More
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PhocusWire's weekly travel tech news briefs: Sabre, Navan, Amtrav and more
By PhocusWire | October 18, 2024
Keep up with all the latest people, product and partner news from around the global travel industry in... Read More
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Expedia Group fills vacant CTO role with former Fanatics exec
By Mitra Sorrells | October 17, 2024
Thumu will join the company in December after spending a decade at digital sports platform Fanatics... Read More
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Opinion / Online
Why Uber isn't buying Expedia, but I still think Amazon should
By Clayton Reid | October 17, 2024
Word that Uber has considered acquiring Expedia Group - first reported by the Financial Times - has... Read More
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How commerce media is catching on in travel
By Linda Fox | October 17, 2024
United, Expedia, Booking.com, Agoda, Priceline, Marriott and Uber have all established media... Read More
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Could Airbnb’s new co-host marketplace challenge property management companies?
By Mitra Sorrells | October 16, 2024
Hosts enter their address to find approved co-hosts nearby and then the two communicate directly to... Read More
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Hilton partners with Be My Eyes to assist blind and low-vision guests
By Mileva Sapic | October 15, 2024
The Be My Eyes app directly connects Hilton guests who are blind or have low vision with a team of... Read More
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GlobalTix closes $5M Series B funding led by Tin Men Capital
By Mitra Sorrells | October 14, 2024
The Singapore-based provides of solutions for attractions, tours and activities said the funding will... Read More
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