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Hoteliers need to think wifi not Weibo to satisfy Chinese outbound

By Martin Cowen | July 25, 2017

The sixth edition of hotels.com's annual Chinese International Travel Monitor identifies a disconnect... Read More

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Beyond Pricing acquires Smart Host

By Linda Fox | July 25, 2017

Vacation rental tech specialist Beyond Pricing has acquired Smart Host, which provides pricing... Read More

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Five tools to improve direct booking conversion rates

By Viewpoints | July 25, 2017

The average conversion rate for direct bookings is about 1%. How can hoteliers convert those 99%... Read More

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Amadeus launches platform for ground transfers

By Marisa Garcia | July 25, 2017

Amadeus has announced the launch of a new pre-bookable ground transfer solution available on desktop,... Read More

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Trivago improves rates and demand feature in Hotel Manager Pro

By Martin Cowen | July 25, 2017

Hotel meta Trivago has upgraded its Rates Insight tool to give hoteliers access to not only... Read More

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Yatra makes big corporate travel statement with Air Travel Bureau takeover

By Martin Cowen | July 24, 2017

India's Nasdaq-listed OTA Yatra.com has agreed to acquire Air Travel Bureau (ATB) for an undisclosed... Read More

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Sabre files appeal seeking to overturn verdict in US Airways case

By Michele McDonald | July 21, 2017

Sabre Corp. filed its opening appeal brief seeking to reverse the December 2016 verdict and damages... Read More

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Data and design can keep mobile travellers engaged

By Viewpoints | July 21, 2017

Our lives have become increasingly mobile, with research showing that US consumers spend more than... Read More

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Hilton matches Marriott's 48-hour cancellation policy in US and Canada

By Michele McDonald | July 20, 2017

Hilton will follow Marriott's lead in imposing a 48-hour requirement on cancellations. Guests who... Read More

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By Sponsored Content | July 20, 2017

Travel providers are continuing to amaze when it comes to UX and making their customers’ journey as... Read More

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