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The emperor's new chains - seeing through the Blockchain hype

By Viewpoints | August 9, 2017

Since Bitcoin first appeared in 2008 people have been looking for the next ‘killer application’ for... Read More

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Priceline Group nets $720.2 million in second quarter, beating estimates

By Michele McDonald | August 8, 2017

The Priceline Group Inc. reported its second-quarter net income of $720.2 million, up from $580.6... Read More

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Hilton Hotels tests incentives to encourage earlier cancellations

By Michele McDonald | August 8, 2017

Hilton Hotels is testing “incremental opportunities” arising from new cancellation and pricing... Read More

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RedAwning raises $40 million

By Martin Cowen | August 8, 2017

Vacation rental platform RedAwning has earmarked a $40 million funding announced today to further... Read More

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The direct booking movement is moving to meta - what hoteliers need to know

By Sponsored Content | August 8, 2017

Should I list my hotel on metasearch? If you’ve found yourself asking this over the past year or so,... Read More

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Didi adds another piece to its global jigsaw with Careem tie-up

By Martin Cowen | August 8, 2017

Didi, China's dominant taxi app and mobility services provider, has linked up Middle East based... Read More

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Hyatt comes to terms with Expedia, invests in Oasis Collections

By Michele McDonald | August 7, 2017

Hyatt Hotels said it has agreed in principle on terms with Expedia Inc. that will keep the chain’s... Read More

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Turning the 80/20 rule on its head in hotel CRM

By Viewpoints | August 7, 2017

The 80/20 rule often comes in handy for prioritising scarce resources. Look in your CRM database and... Read More

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Alibaba and Marriott target Chinese outbound travellers with joint venture

By Linda Fox | August 7, 2017

Alibaba and Marriott International have announced a joint venture which will manage the Chinese... Read More

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Middle East media giant invests in Wego

By Martin Cowen | August 7, 2017

More investment activity in the metasearch sector, with Wego getting a reported $12 million from... Read More

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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth

In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More

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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance

Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More