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Expedia brings Meeting Market out of the shadows
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Expedia brings Meeting Market out of the shadows
By Martin Cowen | February 24, 2016
Expedia's under-the-radar site Meeting Market is looking to expand beyond its current German base and... Read More
IATA loses NDC Innovation Fund backer after zero investments
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IATA loses NDC Innovation Fund backer after zero investments
By Kevin May | February 24, 2016
The International Air Transport Association is looking for a new financial partner after Travel... Read More
The ten travel startups in line for Lastminute.com group and Seedstars backing
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The ten travel startups in line for Lastminute.com group and Seedstars backing
By Sponsored Content | February 24, 2016
Ten travel startups are preparing their pitches for the chance to win up to $500,000 in funding as... Read More
A need for speed in business travel booking systems
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A need for speed in business travel booking systems
By Linda Fox | February 23, 2016
Business travellers continue to be frustrated about how long it takes to book travel as well as lack... Read More
Best Western CEO has concerns over Airbnb (but doesn't mind selling rooms on it)
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Best Western CEO has concerns over Airbnb (but doesn't mind selling rooms on it)
By Kevin May | February 23, 2016
Back in July 2015, Best Western CEO and president David Kong started writing a blog known as "It's... Read More
Travel agents take note - some things haven’t changed...
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Travel agents take note - some things haven’t changed...
By Sponsored Content | February 23, 2016
With technology evolving faster than ever, there’s much discussion in the industry about what the... Read More
The Montcalm Mystery - comparison widgets, Booking.com and a PR fail
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The Montcalm Mystery - comparison widgets, Booking.com and a PR fail
By Kevin May | February 22, 2016
The idea of being able to compare rates from online travel agencies on a hotel website seems to get... Read More
Business travellers split between traditional and alternative booking channels
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Business travellers split between traditional and alternative booking channels
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2016
Figures from the GBTA Foundation show business travellers from the UK, Germany and France are fairly... Read More
Thomas Cook India links up with Airbnb for international packages
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Thomas Cook India links up with Airbnb for international packages
By Martin Cowen | February 22, 2016
Indian travellers could soon be able to walk into a branch of Thomas Cook India and book a... Read More
B2B revenues double for Skyscanner
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B2B revenues double for Skyscanner
By Martin Cowen | February 19, 2016
Skyscanner's 2015 results show how the Edinburgh-based tech business is building a global consumer... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
September 9, 2025
Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
August 19, 2025
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
May 6, 2025
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