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Startup pitch: TripsCommerce will look after the tech side of getting online
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Startup pitch: TripsCommerce will look after the tech side of getting online
By Linda Fox | July 17, 2017
TripsCommerce wants to provide tour operators, small accommodation owners, activity suppliers and... Read More
EU court says airline cancellation fees may be scrutinized for 'unfairness'
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EU court says airline cancellation fees may be scrutinized for 'unfairness'
By Michele McDonald | July 14, 2017
The European Union’s highest court, the Court of Justice, ruled that cancellation fees charged by... Read More
Are hotel brand dotcoms the new Amazon?
News / Technology
Are hotel brand dotcoms the new Amazon?
By Viewpoints | July 14, 2017
Here’s the great news for hoteliers: travelers love you more than you know. NB This is a viewpoint by... Read More
No slowdown in APAC mobile growth, India leads charge
News / Technology
No slowdown in APAC mobile growth, India leads charge
By Martin Cowen | July 14, 2017
Criteo has linked up with Euromonitor International for a report which shows that the growth of mobile... Read More
Best SEO practices for travel brands differ from other industries
News / Technology
Best SEO practices for travel brands differ from other industries
By Marisa Garcia | July 14, 2017
Searchmetrics has published a new study on travel industry-specific search ranking factors that might... Read More
OTA or hotel direct - putting the OTAs view
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OTA or hotel direct - putting the OTAs view
By Marisa Garcia | July 14, 2017
The Travel Technology Association, which represents online intermediaries, has hit back at a study... Read More
United may test a flight-switching program (and it's not about overbooking)
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United may test a flight-switching program (and it's not about overbooking)
By Michele McDonald | July 13, 2017
United Airlines may conduct a small test of a system that would give passengers the option of... Read More
Boutique hotels - agile, creative, unique
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Boutique hotels - agile, creative, unique
By Patrick Landman | July 13, 2017
Independent and boutique hotels are, by their very nature, different from their chain competitors. But... Read More
Webjet adds European rail to its B2B offer for Asia
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Webjet adds European rail to its B2B offer for Asia
By Martin Cowen | July 13, 2017
Australia-listed Webjet continues to grow its global B2B business, with its dedicated brand for Asia... Read More
JetBlue Vacations adopts UpLift's buy-now-pay-later program
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JetBlue Vacations adopts UpLift's buy-now-pay-later program
By Michele McDonald | July 12, 2017
JetBlue Vacations has teamed up with UpLift, a startup company that enables affordable installment... Read More
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