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European independent hotels - tech adoption, distribution issues, and being different from US
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European independent hotels - tech adoption, distribution issues, and being different from US
By Kevin May | May 17, 2016
Commission fees and a fear of relying too much on online travel agencies are two of the major issues... Read More
Stayzilla belatedly confirms another $13 million
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Stayzilla belatedly confirms another $13 million
By Martin Cowen | May 16, 2016
Indian homestay platform Stayzilla has raised $13 million in funding over the past five months from... Read More
Five demands group planners have from their hotel tech providers
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Five demands group planners have from their hotel tech providers
By Sponsored Content | May 16, 2016
Around $60 billion a year is generated through group bookings for the US hotel market alone and,... Read More
WorldHotels content with ArrivalGuides, Lufthansa plugs and plays, and more...
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WorldHotels content with ArrivalGuides, Lufthansa plugs and plays, and more...
By PhocusWire | May 16, 2016
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality... Read More
Egencia says no demand for alternative accommodation, retiring Orbitz For Business
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Egencia says no demand for alternative accommodation, retiring Orbitz For Business
By Kevin May | May 16, 2016
Egencia has not provided rentals and other types of alternative accommodation, as there has yet to be... Read More
Apple pumps $1 billion into China's Didi
News / Technology
Apple pumps $1 billion into China's Didi
By Martin Cowen | May 13, 2016
The mobile-enabled global transportation industry has a new entrant - Apple. Didi Chuxing (formerly... Read More
Why the hotel of the future looks just like home
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Why the hotel of the future looks just like home
By Viewpoints | May 13, 2016
More than ever before, the line between “hotel” and “home” is becoming blurred: few in the industry... Read More
Online will be most popular travel booking channel in Europe by 2017
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Online will be most popular travel booking channel in Europe by 2017
By Kevin May | May 12, 2016
It is often easy (maybe even convenient) to forget that the majority of travel bookings are still made... Read More
Expedia's view: Publicly available loyalty rates may be bad for hotel owners
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Expedia's view: Publicly available loyalty rates may be bad for hotel owners
By Sponsored Content | May 12, 2016
Last week's #ExpediaMarketplace Tweet chat covered a number of relevant industry topics, such as how... Read More
Where next for airline merchandising as carriers reap volume and yield gains?
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Where next for airline merchandising as carriers reap volume and yield gains?
By Linda Fox | May 12, 2016
Amadeus has looked at the digital business of 50 of its top performing airline customers to reveal... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
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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