Berlin-based travel platform GoEuro has just raised a $27 million investment round led by New Enterprise Associates (NEA). Led by existing investors Battery Ventures, Hasso Plattner Ventures, and Lakestar, the funding is intended to push forward faster the startup launched last May.
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Farelogix Uncorks NDC-Xpress
Farelogix has released NDC-Xpress, a platform airlines can use to put into play New Distribution Capability (NDC) version 1.1 down the road. This significant move to make airlines compliant with NDC transactions is big.
Travelport Adds e-Travel Technologies
Travelport and e-Travel Technologies have just penned an agreement to bolster the former’s travel risk management services with duty of care solutions for the corporate travel market. e-Travel’s portfolio include; travel alerts, travel advisories, and travel tracker databases. These will now be made available globally to Travelport-connected travel agents.
Airbnb and Russia’s Ostrovok Tie Travel Knot
Airbnb has just announced having ventured into the Russian tourist market via a partnership with online accommodation service Ostrovok. The deal is the first of it’s kind for the Silicon Valley poster child of travel startups.
Sonata Software Boosts Travel Arm with Travel SAAS Rezopia
In travel tech news, Sonata Software, a global IT services company, has announced having acquired a controlling share in Rezopia Inc., cloud based distribution platform. A first of its kind end to end reservations, contract, and operational system for travel providers, Rezopia is a solution for large and small travel companies.
Why Hotel Sites Should Switch to HTTPS
HTTPS has a positive impact on website visitors, who will book with confidence, knowing that their passwords/personal data/ credit card numbers are secure. But Google also said that HTTPS is a ranking factor.
“We Told You!” The Arrival of Your Mobile Guest
Across the spectrum of travel businesses the paradigm shift to mobile now takes on acute significance. From online travel agencies, hoteliers, travel agents, and the business side of the travel industry, the inevitability of the mobile customer has arrived. Fortunately for a good many travel entities, preparations were made to adapt to this shift. However, the majority of businesses worldwide now find themselves behind the proverbial 8-ball. To all the businesses we’ve suggested convert, that milestone we predicted has arrived. Don’t say we didn’t tell you so.
Google Starts “Grow Greek Tourism Online” Initiative
In a new initiative announced by Google Greek tourism stands to gain in a collaborative effort in between the search giant, the Greek National Tourism Organization (EOT), and the Association of Greek Tourism Enterprises (SETE).
BBC Travel: The Latest and Comparisons
The travel team at BBC has just launched a new version of their website aimed at heightening user experience.
Sabre to Auction Off Lastminute
Sabre Holdings is to sell Lastminute.com according to their announcement. The advisory firm of Houlihan Lokey will oversee the auction of the once profitable booking platform.
Palladium Hotel Group Juices Smart Payments
Palladium Hotel Group has once again upped their guest bracelet game adding smart payment utility with the “Smart Very Important Bracelet” (VIB).
Lavu Launches iPad Hospitality Management System
Lavu debutes Lavu Hospitality, an extension of the iPad point of sale already used by many restaurants and gastronomy businesses. The new iPad POS solution for hotels was featured in Gordon Ramsay’s TV show Hotel Hell, on FOX TV. Lavu’s popular iPad point of sale, which is currently being used in 85 countries, was also […]
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