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Goodbye self-serve travel, hello tech-driven booking with a human touch
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Goodbye self-serve travel, hello tech-driven booking with a human touch
By Sponsored Content | January 30, 2017
“Metasearch on steroids,” is how industry veteran Krista Pappas, the vice president of Lola, describes... Read More
Trump's wrecking ball through US data privacy could hit global travel tech industry
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Trump's wrecking ball through US data privacy could hit global travel tech industry
By Martin Cowen | January 30, 2017
New US president Donald Trump has signed, as well all know,  a number of executive orders in his first... Read More
Airbnb - never mind the volumes, look at the growth
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Airbnb - never mind the volumes, look at the growth
By Martin Cowen | January 27, 2017
Certify's findings for 2016, based on expense claims filed through its system, includes some proper... Read More
Understanding the Airbnb phenomenon, using 3D maps
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Understanding the Airbnb phenomenon, using 3D maps
By Kevin May | January 27, 2017
There are various ways of viewing the rise of Airbnb on both a global and in individual country basis.... Read More
Word-of-mouth marketing takes off for Air Mauritius
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Word-of-mouth marketing takes off for Air Mauritius
By Martin Cowen | January 27, 2017
Air Mauritius has identified word-of-mouth marketing as a way to help it compete with some of its... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO: Tools and tips to drive online success for agencies and travel sellers
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WEBINAR VIDEO: Tools and tips to drive online success for agencies and travel sellers
By PhocusWire | January 26, 2017
Travelers' behaviour, needs, and expectations are constantly evolving as they embrace technology. The... Read More
KDS boss on selling up, quitting and some home truths about travel tech
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KDS boss on selling up, quitting and some home truths about travel tech
By Linda Fox | January 26, 2017
When American Express Global Business Travel bought KDS last year, Dean Forbes, the boss of the... Read More
Chinese outbound travellers staying close to home
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Chinese outbound travellers staying close to home
By Martin Cowen | January 25, 2017
Independent outbound travellers from China are likely to be young, well-educated and female, according... Read More
Ryanair suspends packages web booking service
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Ryanair suspends packages web booking service
By Kevin May | January 25, 2017
European low-cost carrier Ryanair has temporarily closed its Ryanair Holidays service, just over a... Read More
Over half of all travel-related searches are for hotels
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Over half of all travel-related searches are for hotels
By Kevin May | January 25, 2017
Travellers are mostly looking for information and inspiration about hotels and destinations, rather... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More