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Crisis alert tool added to Hangout on Holiday app
Bev - Jun 19, 2024
Hangout on Holiday has added two new features to its Live Chat resort-based communications app. It has added a one-way…
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Accelya to acquire Farelogix
TravelMole Editorial Team - Jun 17, 2024
Following an aborted takeover over by Sabre Corp., airline tech solutions company Farelogix has found another suitor.Spain based Accelya has…
Technology firm offers travel brands free trial of booking tool
Bev - Jun 10, 2024
A new tool for agents and tour operators has been launched to help simplify the planning of complex itineraries. TripBuilder…
Yatra pulls out of Ebix merger, plans legal action
TravelMole Editorial Team - Jun 09, 2024
Online travel platform Yatra said it has halted a planned merger with US-based firm Ebix Inc.Yatra claims a breach of…
Skyscanner CEO to step down
Lisa - Jun 01, 2024
Bryan Dove is stepping down as Skyscanner CEO for family reasons, after five years with the company.Moshe Rafiah, vice chair…
Airbnb to shed 1,900 staff
Linsey McNeill - May 06, 2024
Airbnb is to lay off around a quarter of its global workforce as its revenues plunge to less than half…
Hotelbeds launches Covid-19 volunteer programme
Linsey McNeill - May 06, 2024
Bed bank Hotelbeds is encouraging its global workforce to sign up for volunteering opportunities with the launch of a new…
Sabre Corp abandons Farelogix acquisition bid
TravelMole Editorial Team - May 04, 2024
Travel tech firm Sabre Corp. has abandoned its controversial attempt to acquire rival Farelogix for $360 million.The deadline expired at…
TripAdvisor to lay off 900 staff
Linsey McNeill - Apr 29, 2024
Travel review site TripAdvisor is to lay off almost a quarter of its workfoce due to the Covid-19 pandemic.In a blog…
Simon Calder to appear on WTM Portfolio webinar
Linsey McNeill - Apr 28, 2024
WTM Portfolio's new online portal will host a webinar on Thursday with travel journalist and broadcaster Simon Calder. Called 'Travel…
Sabre merger with Farelogix blocked by UK authority
Linsey McNeill - Apr 09, 2024
GDS giant Sabre has been prevented from buying rival Farelogix by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK. The…
Airbnb blocks new bookings from all but key workers
Linsey McNeill - Apr 09, 2024
Airbnb has blocked new bookings for stays up to and including April 18 except for key workers.The move follows reports…
