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Can Volvo’s self-driving cars really disrupt short-haul aviation?
The Swedish Transport Agency recently granted the Swedish auto giant permission to begin real-world testing of its self-driving cars, boosting the company’s chances of meeting its stated goal of bringing…
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After announcing UK expansion plans, OYO now raises $1 billion
Hotel-booking startup Oyo is raising $1 billion to fund expansion into China and other global regions. Existing investors including SoftBank Vision Fund, Sequoia Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners have put…
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Malaysia Airlines unveils chatbot for ease of flight booking
Malaysia Airlines, together with Amadeus, has launched MHchat, a new feature which helps travellers book flights and pay through Facebook Messenger. Jointly developed with Malaysia Airlines as its pilot customer,…
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Luggage-pickup startups that are enhancing the travel experience
Imagine you’ve checked out of your hotel and now have a couple of hours to kill in a foreign city before you take the next flight out. But suddenly you…
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Alibaba all set to roll out hotel service robots
Alibaba AI Labs is all set to introduce a robot designed specifically for the hospitality sector, in October this year. “Alibaba AI Labs’ robot is the next step in the…
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Skyscanner and Yahoo launch one-stop flight search feature
Skyscanner has developed a one-stop flight search service with Yahoo search that will enable Hong Kongers to simultaneously view flight details as they research a destination, introducing greater ease to…
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Bamboo Lao Wins Top Regional Travel Startup Competition
Bamboo Lao from Luang Prabang, Lao PDR beat 111 competitors from across Southeast Asia to take top prize in the 2018 Mekong Innovative Startups in Tourism (MIST) challenge. The elite travel…
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OYO to check-in to UK with €40 million investment
OYO Hotels plans to invest € 40 million in the United Kingdom to expand its presence in 10 cities in the county during the next 18 months, marking its first…
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Expedia joins hands with Thailand Tourism to boost local hospitality
Tourism Authority of Thailand’s (TAT) governor Yuthasak Supasorn and Expedia Group’s director of market management Pimpawee Nopakitgumjorn, yesterday signed an MoU to boost tourism to secondary cities in the country,…
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A revamped TripAdvisor wants to become the world’s first travel news feed
Travel review and booking site TripAdvisor wants to become more social when it launches a new site and mobile experience later this year, enabling members to post photos and videos…
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Holiday platform TripFactory in talks to raise at least $100 million
TripFactory, a customized holiday platform, is in talks to raise $100 million in Series-B or second round of institutional funding, a senior executive of the company told Mint India, a…
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The Best Guide to A 3-Day Trip to Goa
Goa is a preferred holiday destination because of its pristine beaches, booming nightlife and fantastic shopping experiences. If you are planning a mini vacation to Goa, here’s all you need…
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