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News / Distribution
Sabre takes inspiration from Spotify to help hotels sell more
By Linda Fox | March 15, 2019
Sabre Hospitality plans to release technology later this year enabling hotels to sell rooms and other... Read More
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News / Technology
Hotel experts warn data should not just be considered a "hobby"
By Linda Fox | March 14, 2019
Hotel experts talk about the role of AI in improving the guest experience, with words of warning to... Read More
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News / Technology
Fliggy packs Alibaba technology into debut FlyZoo hotel
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2019
Fliggy sets up FlyZoo hotel with automated services to improve the guest experience.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Home is where the growth is as Booking.com invests in brand and tech
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2019
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel on growth in alternative accommodation and brand awareness.... Read More
Are urban mobility apps the new online travel agencies?
Opinion / Distribution
Are urban mobility apps the new online travel agencies?
By David Litwak - Mozio | March 13, 2019
As more money gets poured into the sector, it's time to start thinking about urban mobility and how it... Read More
Yatra directors mull over Ebix $336M acquisition bid
News / Online
Yatra directors mull over Ebix $336M acquisition bid
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019
India-based online travel agency Yatra will review a proposal from U.S.-based Ebix to acquire the... Read More
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News / Distribution
Google and TripAdvisor stand out for tour and activity research
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019
More than half of travelers (56%) say they used Google and 38% say they used TripAdvisor to help plan... Read More
Awaze is the new name to take European Vacation Rentals group forward
News / Distribution
Awaze is the new name to take European Vacation Rentals group forward
By Linda Fox | March 8, 2019
The London-based company was originally formed last year when Wyndham Worldwide sold its European... Read More
Fornova buys hospitality intelligence platform HotelsBI
News / Distribution
Fornova buys hospitality intelligence platform HotelsBI
By Kevin May | March 4, 2019
HotelsBI was created in January 2016 by Leon Vaidman and includes tools for hotels to increase direct... Read More
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News / Distribution
BookingPal lands $12M round to boost vacation rental distribution platform
By Linda Fox | March 4, 2019
Valor Capital Group with Altabix and a “new strategic investor” join Existing investors Amadeus... Read More
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