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Amadeus gets NDC nod, gives ALTEA airlines full access
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Amadeus gets NDC nod, gives ALTEA airlines full access
By Kevin May | June 2, 2016
Amadeus has heralded a significant milestone in its involvement with the New Distribution Capability... Read More
Avianca takes a step forward in airline merchandising
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Avianca takes a step forward in airline merchandising
By Linda Fox | June 2, 2016
Imagine an airline that remembers you normally take a leisure trip every May, it knows you need a... Read More
Are online travel agencies undercutting hotels? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Are online travel agencies undercutting hotels? [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | June 2, 2016
Hotels are undercut by online travel agencies almost a quarter of the time that a property's prices... Read More
Startup pitch: Adrenaline Hunter wants to be the go to platform for adventure
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Startup pitch: Adrenaline Hunter wants to be the go to platform for adventure
By Linda Fox | June 2, 2016
Adrenaline Hunter is an online platform for extreme sports and outdoor activities. The France-based... Read More
Outgoing IATA chief: airlines under pressure to keep up with tech
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Outgoing IATA chief: airlines under pressure to keep up with tech
By Kevin May | June 2, 2016
The International Air Transport Association's director-general and CEO says the industry will always... Read More
Uber gets $3.5 billion from Saudi Arabia government
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Uber gets $3.5 billion from Saudi Arabia government
By Martin Cowen | June 2, 2016
Mobility continues to grab not only the headlines but also the cash, with Saudi Arabia's Public... Read More
Going into bat - China's digital ad market explained
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Going into bat - China's digital ad market explained
By Viewpoints | June 1, 2016
BAT is an acronym any travel firm with global aspirations needs to be aware of - it is the shorthand... Read More
Kayak adds tours and activities to its travel metasearch [UPDATED]
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Kayak adds tours and activities to its travel metasearch [UPDATED]
By Sean O'Neil | May 31, 2016
A month ago Tnooz reported that Kayak would soon create a tours and activities channel. That day has... Read More
Skypicker becomes Kiwi, sees growth via direct route
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Skypicker becomes Kiwi, sees growth via direct route
By Linda Fox | May 31, 2016
Flight metasearch specialist Skypicker has rebranded to Kiwi.com following its purchase of the domain... Read More
Cleartrip books into hotel IT sector
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Cleartrip books into hotel IT sector
By Martin Cowen | May 31, 2016
Indian OTA Cleartrip has invested an undisclosed sum in Calcutta-based hotel IT business... Read More
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