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Myths about being the "Amazon Of Travel" (and other retail challenges)
By Kieron Branagan - OpenJaw Technologies
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January 10, 2019
I have found that there are a set of common themes and common challenges that come through during conversations with airlines.
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OYO sees big growth in business travelers, eyes further expansion
By Linda Fox
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January 10, 2019
OYO Hotels and Homes continues to build up its business travel segment with the recent addition of a booking service for corporates booking their own trips.
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CES 2019: Delta boss talks data, AI and internal culture
By Linda Fox
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January 10, 2019
Delta CEO Ed Bastian talks about internal culture, AI and other data initiatives during CES 2019.
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In The Big Chair - Arnold Donald of Carnival Corporation
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 9, 2019
Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corporation, shares his thoughts on the cruise distribution landscape, how technology is improving the guest experience and advice on what makes a good leader.
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SiteMinder partners with RoomIt to connect hotels directly to TMC clients
By Jill Menze
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January 9, 2019
Through a new partnership with RoomIt, the hotel distribution arm of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, SiteMinder is giving its hotel customers direct access to a travel management company’s clients for the...
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Google adds hotel booking, flight check-in to Google Assistant
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 9, 2019
Travelers can now book a hotel room through a conversation with Google Assistant on Android and iOS devices
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Marriott and Expedia's battle over commissions could trigger industry-wide overhaul
By Linda Fox
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January 8, 2019
Expedia and Marriott are said to be near agreement on fee negotiations, other large hotel players are likely to follow suit.
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New hotel booking platform offers cryptocurrency rebates for travelers
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 7, 2019
A new blockchain-based hotel booking platform launching today at CES promises to take no commission on bookings and give back about 5% of each transaction to travelers that use the site.
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Inside cruise, part 1: Keys to the sector’s smooth sailing in the future
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 7, 2019
In many ways, cruise is the outlier of the travel industry. While more travelers are turning to digital sources to book their travel – Phocuswright’s U.S. Online Travel Overview 2018 predicts online...
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Online marketplaces gaining momentum in tours booking race
By Linda Fox
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January 4, 2019
Tour and activity bookings through online marketplaces increased in 2018 compared to 2017.
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VIDEO: Airline distribution matures and moves on
By Kevin May
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January 3, 2019
It was a fairly eventful 2018, even by the standards set in airline distribution over recent years.
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RedAwning eyes boost for multi-unit properties through Google Hotel Ads
By Linda Fox
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January 2, 2019
Vacation rental specialist RedAwning has launched Google Hotel Ads for the multi-unit properties on its expanding portfolio.
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Increased ship production, environmentally friendly practices to shape cruise industry in 2019
By Tom Stieghorst - Travel Weekly
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January 2, 2019
In 2019, nearly two dozen ships are scheduled to be delivered. Two types are more popular than others.
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A review of 2018, a preview for what's next: Retailing and ancillaries
By Kevin May
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December 31, 2018
To explore what lies ahead for retailing and ancillaries in relation to travel next year, we asked a company at the sharp end of it all to share some ideas.
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VIDEO: LIVN - Launch pitch at Phocuswright 2018
By Kevin May
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December 31, 2018
Through a single integration with LIVN API, B2B partners can connect to 15,000 tour operators with over 700,000 global tours and activities.
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