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Perception is everything - online travel agencies better for deals than direct and offline agents
News / Distribution
Perception is everything - online travel agencies better for deals than direct and offline agents
By Kevin May | March 20, 2017
It's no wonder that hotels and airlines often feel like they're hitting their heads against a brick... Read More
Four ways to maximize savings by maximizing online adoption
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Four ways to maximize savings by maximizing online adoption
By Sponsored Content | March 20, 2017
Corporate travel worldwide continues to see a steady resurgence, with annual growth rates approaching... Read More
RoomsTonite not available tonight, or any night
News / Technology
RoomsTonite not available tonight, or any night
By Kevin May | March 20, 2017
India-based late-booking service RoomsTonite has withdrawn its mobile app and is showing no signs of... Read More
The ABTA breach is a cyber-warning to small businesses
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The ABTA breach is a cyber-warning to small businesses
By Viewpoints | March 20, 2017
Last week ABTA - the UK's largest travel trade organisation – admitted it had suffered a data breach,... Read More
Startup Pitch: TicketClever gets smart with rail travel
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Startup Pitch: TicketClever gets smart with rail travel
By Kevin May | March 17, 2017
Ticketclever went live a few weeks ago, with a new take on the complex world of searching and booking... Read More
Companies aren't getting the hotel rates they negotiated, study finds
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Companies aren't getting the hotel rates they negotiated, study finds
By Michele McDonald | March 17, 2017
Every fall, corporate travel managers and travel management companies expend a lot of time and energy... Read More
Virtual reality seat maps? NDC goes leftfield
News / Technology
Virtual reality seat maps? NDC goes leftfield
By Martin Cowen | March 17, 2017
Airlines Technology has worked up a proof of concept which could allow airlines to sell assigned seats... Read More
AdventureLink claims multi-day activities milestone, STA Travel signs up early
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AdventureLink claims multi-day activities milestone, STA Travel signs up early
By Kevin May | March 17, 2017
Multi-day activities will be made available to sell via third parties through a new platform created... Read More
Make your travel website mobile-friendly or it won't rank in search - simples
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Make your travel website mobile-friendly or it won't rank in search - simples
By Viewpoints | March 16, 2017
For two years now, Google has been using the mobile-friendliness of a website as a method for deciding... Read More
Lufthansa commits to €500 million digitisation plan as GDS charge settles
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Lufthansa commits to €500 million digitisation plan as GDS charge settles
By Kevin May | March 16, 2017
Lufthansa will ringfence €500 million in funds to push what it calls a major investment in... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More