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Malaysia Airlines pilots chatbot developed with Amadeus
By Linda Fox | September 24, 2018
Malaysia Airlines is piloting a chatbot for flight search and booking which has been developed in... Read More
Kiwi.com connects with airports
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Kiwi.com connects with airports
By Marisa Garcia | September 24, 2018
The concept of "virtual interlining" has the potential to disrupt aviation in dramatic ways—possibly... Read More
US consumers more willing to share data than Europeans
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US consumers more willing to share data than Europeans
By Marisa Garcia | September 21, 2018
A survey by The Harris Poll  reveals that consumers are not only ready and willing to spend more for... Read More
Home advantage - Amsterdam clicks for Booking.com event
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Home advantage - Amsterdam clicks for Booking.com event
By Simone Puorto | September 20, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Simone Puorto Click, the two-day event organized by Booking.com, was held in... Read More
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Redeam launches new automated channel management platform for tours and activities
By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2018
 Redeam, a digital ticketing and redemption provider for suppliers of tours, activities and... Read More
UK named as launch market for Ctrip’s global train app
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UK named as launch market for Ctrip’s global train app
By Martin Cowen | September 20, 2018
Ctrip, the Chinese-based NASDAQ-listed OTA and the world’s second largest travel company, has... Read More
eDreams traveller motivation research brings the EI of AI to OTAs
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eDreams traveller motivation research brings the EI of AI to OTAs
By Marisa Garcia | September 19, 2018
A new study by online travel agency eDreams ODIGEO looks into the emotional drivers that motivate... Read More
OYO launches in the UK, eyes "multi-billion-dollar" opportunity
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OYO launches in the UK, eyes "multi-billion-dollar" opportunity
By Martin Cowen | September 19, 2018
India’s tech-enabled hotel group OYO has announced plans to enter the UK market, its first move... Read More
What does TripAdvisor's move to social and personal mean for reviews?
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What does TripAdvisor's move to social and personal mean for reviews?
By Marisa Garcia | September 18, 2018
TripAdvisor has announced plans to relaunch as a "travel feed", a personalized social media mash-up... Read More
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New online booking site facilitates one-way cruise travel
By Mitra Sorrells | September 18, 2018
A new online travel agency focused on the cruise industry has a unique goal – to help travelers find... Read More
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