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booking holdings q2 earnings
News / Online
Booking Holdings closely monitoring paid channels as it builds direct strategy
By Linda Fox | August 9, 2018
Following the release of its Q2 financials, Booking Holdings says it's continuing its strategy of building its direct business as well as a wider travel offering. Read More
Travelport business travel survey
News / Technology
Business travelers divided over whether to allow GPS tracking during work trips
By Mitra Sorrells | August 9, 2018
GPS-tracking is a tool companies can use to know the location of their employees traveling for business, for example to reach them in the event of a terrorist attack or natural disaster.  Read More
Terry Jones interview startups
News / Startups
Q&A: Terry Jones on the challenges of creating a successful travel startup
By Mitra Sorrells | August 8, 2018
Terry Jones has had a long history in travel, including working as a travel agent, 24 years at American Airlines, launching and serving as CEO of Travelocity, helping to found Kayak and - most recently... Read More
Travel management giants sign up to Amadeus NDC-X program
News / Distribution
Travel management giants sign up to Amadeus NDC-X program
By Linda Fox | August 8, 2018
American Express Global Business Travel and Carlson Wagonlit Travel are partners for NDC pilots with both Amadeus and Sabre. Read More
Sabre announces first tranche of partners for its NDC program
News / Distribution
Sabre announces first tranche of partners for its NDC program
By Linda Fox | August 7, 2018
Sabre says it has formed strategic relationships with American Airlines and a number of large travel management companies as part of its developments around NDC. Read More
Startup Stage MüvTravel
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: MüvTravel uses AI to customize itineraries for independent travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | August 7, 2018
MüvTravel is an AI-powered platform to help independent travelers customize their entire trip, including transportation, accommodations and activities.     Read More
Research Spotlight: Changing attitudes of travelers with families
News / Online
Research Spotlight: Changing attitudes of travelers with families
By Jill Menze | August 6, 2018
The travel industry has invested hefty resources into understanding millennial traveler behavior, including where they go, who they go on trips with and how much they’re willing to spend. Read More
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News / Startups
The evolution of the Lufthansa Innovation Hub - internal projects, partnerships and investments
By Linda Fox | August 6, 2018
Founded in early 2014 as a standalone subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, the Innovation Hub has evolved in focus as well as in its internal projects, partnerships and investments. Read More
Travelport reports an increase in net income, eNett revenue jumps 81%
News / Distribution
Travelport reports an increase in net income, eNett revenue jumps 81%
By Linda Fox | August 2, 2018
Travelport has reported an 8% increase to net revenue of $662 million for the second quarter of 2018. Read More
Under-30 traveler survey
News / Online
What under-30 travelers want when researching, booking and experiencing trips
By Mitra Sorrells | August 2, 2018
Younger travelers – those under 30 years old – represented 23% of all international arrivals in 2017, creating a market valued at more than $280 billion.  Read More
Travel and the complex world of native comparison search
Opinion / Online
Travel and the complex world of native comparison search
By Brett Tabano - MediaAlpha | August 2, 2018
Companies that solely utilize display advertising for performance marketing need to complement this strategy with native comparison search ads. It differs in that it's specific to one particular product... Read More
TripAdvisor Q2 earnings 2018
News / Online
TripAdvisor’s non-hotel revenue slows but remains bright spot in Q2 earnings
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2018
TripAdvisor reports non-hotel segment revenue grew 22% year-over-year – from $98 million to $120 million - a sizable increase but a deceleration from the first quarter when it posted gains of 36% over... Read More
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News / Technology
More than half of travel apps deleted after a month
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2018
Travel apps face a range of problems, such as user fatigue and infrequency of engagement, according to new research. Read More
Sojern Q2 global travel insights
News / Online
Desktop still dominates over mobile for travel search
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2018
Although mobile penetration and usage continues to grow, travelers in most parts of the world are still doing their searching and price comparison on desktop.   Read More
Technology and travel are driving forward together
From Our Partners / Technology
Technology and travel are driving forward together
By Richard Gayle - Travel Forward | July 31, 2018
There is a compelling argument that the travel industry invented ecommerce. Read More
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