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Online and offline travel booking combination shows resurgence
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Online and offline travel booking combination shows resurgence
By Kevin May | April 18, 2017
Research has shown a marked increase in the number of travellers that use both online and offline... Read More
Brand relevancy in 2020 - how to win the battle in the hotel industry
News / Distribution
Brand relevancy in 2020 - how to win the battle in the hotel industry
By Viewpoints | April 18, 2017
The hotel industry is going through a complete metamorphosis and industry stalwarts say it will look... Read More
SkyTeam enters marine and offshore services market
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SkyTeam enters marine and offshore services market
By Michele McDonald | April 17, 2017
The SkyTeam alliance launched SkyTeam Marine and Offshore to meet the travel needs of the marine and... Read More
Mobile app startups: Zeeno, Overnight and SpeechCode
News / Technology
Mobile app startups: Zeeno, Overnight and SpeechCode
By PhocusWire | April 13, 2017
This is a regular roundup of some of the latest mobile application startup launches in travel covering... Read More
Optimising payment options can increase conversions
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Optimising payment options can increase conversions
By Sponsored Content | April 13, 2017
Payments are universally understood - choose your payment method, click to buy, and voilà. The success... Read More
Ola adds an in-house tours and activities option for customers
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Ola adds an in-house tours and activities option for customers
By Martin Cowen | April 13, 2017
Indian taxi app Ola will train its drivers to become tour guides as part of a tie-up with tourism... Read More
Canada, inspired by UA fracas, will set new overbooking rules
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Canada, inspired by UA fracas, will set new overbooking rules
By Michele McDonald | April 12, 2017
Transport Canada, which is working on a “Passengers’ Bill of Rights” to set rules for flight changes,... Read More
Flight Centre buys quarter of Argentinian online group Bibam for $7 million
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Flight Centre buys quarter of Argentinian online group Bibam for $7 million
By Kevin May | April 12, 2017
Flight Centre Travel Group is trying to flex its digital muscles once again - this time taking a 24%... Read More
Zen Rooms attracts $4.1 million Series A
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Zen Rooms attracts $4.1 million Series A
By Martin Cowen | April 12, 2017
Budget hotels in southeast Asia continue to attract investor interest, with Zen Rooms the latest to... Read More
Rateboard brings in €500,000 in seed funding
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Rateboard brings in €500,000 in seed funding
By Linda Fox | April 12, 2017
Rateboard, a startup for revenue management technology, has raised €500,000 in seed funding.... Read More
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