travel

AI-Powered Travel Bot Eddy Travels Raises $500K In Pre-Seed Funding
AI-Powered Travel Bot Eddy Travels Raises $500K In Pre-Seed Funding
December 23, 2019  |  Investments

An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered travel bot called Eddy Travels has raised about $500,000 in a pre-Seed funding round, according to reports. The funding round was...

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How TripAdvisor Put The Kibosh On 1M Fake Reviews With Machine Learning
How TripAdvisor Put The Kibosh On 1M Fake Reviews With Machine Learning
December 23, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

Reviews are a critical part of the online travel economy, with online shoppers poring over feedback to decide which companies to patronize. But false reviews...

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How TripAdvisor Sends Review Fraudsters Packing
How TripAdvisor Sends Review Fraudsters Packing
December 20, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

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Priceline Uses AI To Stop Fraudsters In Their Tracks
Priceline Uses AI To Stop Fraudsters In Their Tracks
December 19, 2019  |  Fraud Prevention

The $755 billion online travel industry is a honeypot for bad actors looking to use stolen payment credentials to purchase vacation packages and resell them...

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How Digital Platforms Transform The Way Diners, Travelers Enjoy Meals
How Digital Platforms Transform The Way Diners, Travelers Enjoy Meals
December 18, 2019  |  Today In Data

Diner demand for mobile order-ahead is changing how brick-and-mortar restaurants are designed and updated. In the coffee industry, in one case, chains are building pickup-only locations or...

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Airbnb Competitor Domio  Lands $100M; Aims To Double Market Share
Airbnb Competitor Domio Lands $100M; Aims To Double Market Share
December 18, 2019  |  Real Estate

Domio, a startup that designs and rents apartment hotels, has raised $100 million in funding to expand both nationally and globally to 25 markets by...

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The App That Makes Sharing A Meal An Immersive Travel Experience
The App That Makes Sharing A Meal An Immersive Travel Experience
December 17, 2019  |  International

Having a truly local experience when traveling is often easier said than done. Sure, there is something to be said for a great tourist experience...

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Building A Subscription Box For Outdoor Explorers
Building A Subscription Box For Outdoor Explorers
December 16, 2019  |  Retail

The Nomadik Founder Pat Hines grew up in the outdoor and action sports industries before he was inspired to start his subscription box service for...

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Sabre, Ixaris Team Up To Expand Into New Euro Markets
Sabre, Ixaris Team Up To Expand Into New Euro Markets
December 15, 2019  |  B2B Payments

Payments company Ixaris has teamed up with travel industry company Sabre to expand into new European markets, with plans to eventually reach the Americas and...

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