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Travel tech this week: Cvent, Expedia upgrades and Amadeus’ new partnership
This week in the travel sector, we saw upgrades from Cvent and Expedia’s functionalities. Moreover, Amadeus strengthens partnership with business travel firm focused on humanitarian, faith and academic sectors.
Booking.com, Expedia and Rakuten offices probed by Japan Fair Trade Commission
Japan’s antitrust watchdog, Japan Fair Trade Commission, raided the offices of Rakuten, Booking.com and Expedia on Wednesday. The three were allegedly involved in unfair trade practices by requiring clients to offer their lowest prices on their platforms.
Travel tech this week: Start-ups funding and new partnerships
This week, we saw travel start-ups getting funding to further their growth. Some companies also facilitated new partnerships to expand their services.
Travel comparison sites get clean report card on data compliance
New analysis from Mailjet has examined the direct marketing practices of travel comparison sites and found flawless adherence to data privacy regulations.
Far East tourism surge boosts UK hotels performance
According to Expedia Group’s latest data, UK hotels enjoyed positive growth in 2018 as a result of a surge in visitors, particularly from the Far East.
Destination Asia: The top 12 platforms generating Asian booking revenue
Acquisition platform Siteminder, has revealed its annual list of OTA’s and websites which have brought the highest total booking revenue to Asia in 2018.
Expedia’s Seattle waterfront campus now costs around USD 900m
Online travel agent Expedia is reportedly moving to its Seattle waterfront campus, which now sits around USD 900 million.
Bite-sized travel: Demand moves to itinerary-packed weekend getaways
More people will take more weekend trips next year and they will be looking for made-to-measure, bite-sized travel with more curated travel itineraries squeezed into shorter time frames.
Here’s why the younger generation want to work in travel and why you should hire them
70% of the respondents opined they have a strong desire to travel and is a major reason why they work.
Travel tech this week: Instaroom new AI, BoG in Europe, and more
Digital disruption is not too far from the travel industry either. We scout the latest happenings in the travel tech world each week. Here are the five tech developments of this week.
Expedia maps otherworldly destinations that should be on your bucket list
Expedia has created an interactive map that showcases 29 otherworldly destinations, from Patagonia’s marble caves to the rock formations of Cappadocia.
Expedia reveals 6 of the most amazing hotels never built
Expedia has reimagined 6 of the most awe-inspiring hotels that never reached the final building stage.
Beyond Bangkok: Expedia and TAT join forces to promote Thai second cities
Expedia and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) announced their new partnership to promote Thailand, and in particular regional cities outside of Bangkok, such as Chiang Rai, Koh Lipe, Mae Hong Son, Tran, and Trat at a signing ceremony at TAT HQ in Bangkok this morning.
Expedia bookings reveal strong start for UK hotels in 2018
New data from Expedia Group shows UK hoteliers enjoyed a positive start to the year due to the significant rise in hotel demand by international visitors fuelled by fast-growing markets.
Expedia gives TAAP agents flexibility to optimise sales and earn more
As part of its Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP), Expedia today announced a new travel agency commission model called Dynamic Commission.
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