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Google adds Vacasa to vacation rental search

By Jill Menze | September 5, 2019

In March, Google added vacation rental properties to its Hotel Search function, and it’s now adding the first vacation rental management brand to the mix through a partnership with Vacasa. Read More

News / Online

China online hotel channels getting a boost by youth travelers

By Linda Fox | September 5, 2019

China's online hotel platforms are attracting younger demographics with diverse expectations. Read More

News / Technology

Marriott picks BookingPal as exclusive tech partner for home-rental unit

By Jill Menze | September 3, 2019

Marriott International has selected BookingPal as the exclusive technology partner for its Homes & Villas vacation rental division. Read More

News / Technology

How smart tourism developments in Thailand can help attract visitors

By Linda Fox | September 2, 2019

Investment in infrastructure - especially tech-led - is needed for Thailand to keep maintaining its current tourism growth trajectory. Read More

Opinion / Technology

How predictive analytics is helping airlines see through the clouds

By Benjamin Cany - Amadeus | August 30, 2019

With so many business, sports and cultural events happening around the world, airlines have traditionally found it challenging to keep up with local events. Read More

News / Technology

Q&A: BCD Travel's Yannis Karmis on innovation, new tech, threats to legacy TMCs

By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2019

BCD Travel's senior vice president of product strategy and development, Yannis Karmis, discusses emerging technologies, NDC, digital identity and more. Read More

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Ixigo shifts to “full OTA experience” in deal with Indian e-commerce site Flipkart

By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2019

Ixigo is now managing domestic and international flight bookings on Flipkart, and additional verticals may be added soon. Read More

Interview / Startups

In The Big Chair - Ariel Cohen of TripActions

By Mitra Sorrells | August 29, 2019

TripActions is only four years old, but the company is definitely playing in the big leagues, valued at more than $4 billion on more than $450 million in funding in the last 18 months and making moves... Read More

News / Distribution

Q&A: Southwest Airlines on its GDS, corporate business strategy

By Business Travel News | August 29, 2019

Southwest Airlines president Tom Nealon spoke with BTN about the airline's decision to participate in the Amadeus and Travelport global distribution systems. Read More

Interview / Distribution

How I Got Here, episode 2 - Aaron Gowell of SilverRail Technologies

By Kevin May | August 29, 2019

Aaron Gowell is an outspoken and realistic CEO who knows the challenges of any business trying to tackle the complex world of rail technology. Read More

News / Technology

Kudos Travel Technology and Amadeus partner to boost business travel offering

By Linda Fox | August 28, 2019

The Australia-based company and Amadeus say they’re combining their technology and will bring new developments to market. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Are you really doing data-driven marketing or do you just think you are?

By Volkan Çağsal - Adphorus | August 28, 2019

By definition, data-driven marketing is the strategy of gathering and analyzing audience insights for optimal and targeted media buying and creative messaging. Read More

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Business travel, part 5: The evolution to "any channel" management

By Mitra Sorrells | August 28, 2019

Experts predict changes to both business models and how technology is used will together open new options for business travel management for both travelers and companies. Read More

Interview / Technology

In The Big Chair - Kurt Ekert of CWT

By Linda Fox | August 27, 2019

Kurt Ekert took the reins of CWT in April 2016. He has spent many years in the travel technology and distribution industry including a number of senior roles at Travelport. Read More

Interview / Startups

Startup Stage: Anyplace wants to make flexible-term housing as easy to book as hotels

By Jill Menze | August 27, 2019

Anyplace is a B2C marketplace where travelers can book fully furnished accommodations on a monthly basis. Read More

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