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Traders lukewarm on Airbnb threat to Priceline Group and Expedia
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Traders lukewarm on Airbnb threat to Priceline Group and Expedia
By Kevin May | June 20, 2016
Airbnb may not be feasting on the lunch of Booking.com and Expedia after all, as several factors come... Read More
Kalibri Labs points hotels toward the true cost of guest acquisition
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Kalibri Labs points hotels toward the true cost of guest acquisition
By Sean O'Neil | June 20, 2016
One of the most under-reported stories in travel is that most hotel owners have no idea what their... Read More
The true cost of travel payments
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The true cost of travel payments
By Sponsored Content | June 20, 2016
When it comes to supplier payments, travel firms need to be aware of the indirect costs of doing... Read More
Tracking and in-app messaging grab Advito's attention
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Tracking and in-app messaging grab Advito's attention
By Martin Cowen | June 20, 2016
Advito's latest update to its 2016 Industry Forecast brings traveller tracking and in-app messaging to... Read More
Trends in last-minute Indian mobile hotel bookings [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Trends in last-minute Indian mobile hotel bookings [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | June 20, 2016
The same-day (most have now evolved to "late") booking sector has arguably seen its busiest market in... Read More
Digital should serve the guest, not take over
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Digital should serve the guest, not take over
By Martin Cowen | June 17, 2016
"Digital hospitality" can cover everything from robots and reputation management, but technology is... Read More
Hotels warned over startups that will peel away their dominance
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Hotels warned over startups that will peel away their dominance
By Kevin May | June 17, 2016
CBInsights reckons it has identified more than 60 travel startups that will in various ways erode the... Read More
Ctrip invests in outbound; Qunar back in the air
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Ctrip invests in outbound; Qunar back in the air
By Martin Cowen | June 17, 2016
China's leading online travel agency Ctrip is getting bigger by the quarter, with Qunar helping some... Read More
HRS, the hotel-sourcing behemoth, discusses its big Americas push
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HRS, the hotel-sourcing behemoth, discusses its big Americas push
By Sean O'Neil | June 16, 2016
In January, HRS, the Cologne-based digital hotel technology company, opened its first office in the... Read More
Real-time destination action - tickets on a mobile as you approach an attraction
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Real-time destination action - tickets on a mobile as you approach an attraction
By Kevin May | June 16, 2016
Tours and activities web service Musement will now automatically alert visitors with an offer or... Read More
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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