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FareHarbor acquires Activity Link Systems, adding to its tours-and-activities growth
News / Distribution
FareHarbor acquires Activity Link Systems, adding to its tours-and-activities growth
By Sean O'Neil | November 3, 2016
FareHarbor, seller of an online booking and reservation management platform, has acquired Activity... Read More
Travelport predicts an automated and hi-tech future for travel agencies
News / Distribution
Travelport predicts an automated and hi-tech future for travel agencies
By Kevin May | November 3, 2016
Travelport says travel agencies have a future - but one that is likely to see them operate in a vastly... Read More
Running the gamut of innovation, corporate travel style
News / Technology
Running the gamut of innovation, corporate travel style
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2016
With a sector so full of policies and process, it's hard to imagine innovation and corporate travel in... Read More
China's home rentals sector is hyperactive
News / Distribution
China's home rentals sector is hyperactive
By Viewpoints | November 3, 2016
Chinese home rental site Xiaozhu  has raised $65 million, completing what is described as a Series... Read More
The complete guide to online marketing and strategy for independent hotels (part two)
News / Distribution
The complete guide to online marketing and strategy for independent hotels (part two)
By Patrick Landman | November 3, 2016
In the first part of our complete guide to online marketing and strategy for hotels, published earlier... Read More
Sabre is stung by Unister bankruptcy but is otherwise optimistic
News / Distribution
Sabre is stung by Unister bankruptcy but is otherwise optimistic
By Sean O'Neil | November 2, 2016
Investors punished Sabre for missing its quarterly earnings target as estimated by analysts. Its stock... Read More
Hostels remain outsiders (but staying the course) in chaotic accommodation world
News / Distribution
Hostels remain outsiders (but staying the course) in chaotic accommodation world
By Kevin May | November 2, 2016
"Alternative accommodation" is a title that has been banded around for a years now, primarily as a... Read More
Airbnb China reveals numbers, taps senior citizens as hosts
News / Distribution
Airbnb China reveals numbers, taps senior citizens as hosts
By Martin Cowen | November 2, 2016
More than 3.5 million Chinese travellers have used Airbnb outside China, with the number increasing by... Read More
Startup pitch: Airlines Technology ready with IATA NDC Level 3 status
News / Distribution
Startup pitch: Airlines Technology ready with IATA NDC Level 3 status
By Martin Cowen | November 1, 2016
IATA has toned down the rhetoric around its New Distribution Capability (NDC) since the launch in... Read More
Startup pitch: PicThrive and the final touchpoint in tours and activities
News / Distribution
Startup pitch: PicThrive and the final touchpoint in tours and activities
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2016
PicThrive helps tours and activities providers offer customers an easy way to buy and share images and... Read More
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