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The why, what and when of personalisation and ancillaries in travel
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The why, what and when of personalisation and ancillaries in travel
By Kevin May | June 27, 2016
Research from Sabre has opened the door on what consumers think with regards to personalisation,... Read More
Low-commission champion Bidroom raises Euro 1 million investment
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Low-commission champion Bidroom raises Euro 1 million investment
By Kevin May | June 27, 2016
Netherlands-based hotel booking service Bidroom has secured a Euro 1 million funding round in a bid to... Read More
Hoteliers should answer the phone more, says Simplotel
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Hoteliers should answer the phone more, says Simplotel
By Martin Cowen | June 27, 2016
Simplotel has quantified the significant impact that telephone calls have on a hotel's direct booking... Read More
MisterFly raises Euro 20 million, targets early big revenue numbers
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MisterFly raises Euro 20 million, targets early big revenue numbers
By Kevin May | June 24, 2016
MisterFly, a new online travel agency based in France, has managed to secure a Euro 20 million funding... Read More
Cleartrip expands activities into local
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Cleartrip expands activities into local
By Martin Cowen | June 23, 2016
Indian OTA Cleartrip is adding a "Local" tab to its redesigned app, creating a clear distinction... Read More
Fareportal buys German travel search engine TripCombi
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Fareportal buys German travel search engine TripCombi
By Kevin May | June 23, 2016
Fareportal, the company behind online travel brands such as CheapoAir and OneTravel, is targeting the... Read More
Consumers think Google knows them better than travel brands
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Consumers think Google knows them better than travel brands
By Linda Fox | June 23, 2016
Travel brands are falling short in the personalisation stakes according to the latest research from... Read More
Qunar could follow eLong's lead and go private
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Qunar could follow eLong's lead and go private
By Martin Cowen | June 23, 2016
Chinese OTA Qunar has received a "going private" offer from a unit of Chinese travel investment... Read More
What happens when Airbnb muscles in on your business?
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What happens when Airbnb muscles in on your business?
By Viewpoints | June 23, 2016
Airbnb is moving into the tours and activities - some think in a very big way. The company has been... Read More
Jovago rebrands to Jumia Travel
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Jovago rebrands to Jumia Travel
By Martin Cowen | June 23, 2016
Africa Internet Group is rebranding its ecommerce operations - including hotel booking site Jovago -... Read More
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