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Card payment security in contact centres – consumers want better protection
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Card payment security in contact centres – consumers want better protection
By Sponsored Content | February 12, 2016
Recent high profile data breaches show how vulnerable call centres are to fraud – and why the card... Read More
Xola raises $6 million for activity technology push
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Xola raises $6 million for activity technology push
By Kevin May | February 12, 2016
Tours and activities software provider Xola has secured a $6 million capital-raise, according to a... Read More
Has the Airbnb bubble burst?
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Has the Airbnb bubble burst?
By Martin Cowen | February 12, 2016
Only 4% of Americans are considering Airbnb for their next vacation according to a survey from forex... Read More
Relevance and trust paramount if consumers are to love travel brands
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Relevance and trust paramount if consumers are to love travel brands
By Kevin May | February 11, 2016
Over half of travellers would be happy for an airline or hotel to share their personal travel... Read More
Same-day mobile hotel bookings - where are the most spontaneous cities?
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Same-day mobile hotel bookings - where are the most spontaneous cities?
By Kevin May | February 11, 2016
Late hotel booking app HotelTonight reckons it has discovered where the impromptu travellers are... Read More
Instant booking is a long term play for TripAdvisor - but hits financial performance
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Instant booking is a long term play for TripAdvisor - but hits financial performance
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2016
It seems the impact of the rollout of TripAdvisor instant booking product is dampening the company's... Read More
TripIt integrates Rome2Rio for door-to-door corporate travel search
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TripIt integrates Rome2Rio for door-to-door corporate travel search
By Kevin May | February 11, 2016
Trip management service TripIt reckons it can make the process easier for finding alternative and... Read More
Airbnb finds inspiration in the jungle for new campaign
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Airbnb finds inspiration in the jungle for new campaign
By Linda Fox | February 11, 2016
Competition for the home rental customer is intensifying with all parties trying to reach the consumer... Read More
Former Cleartrip exec sees entry-level opening, launches Comfy Stays
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Former Cleartrip exec sees entry-level opening, launches Comfy Stays
By Martin Cowen | February 10, 2016
Rakesh Rana, formerly vice president of hotel business development for Cleartrip, has launched Comfy... Read More
Budget consolidation - Oyo Rooms buys rival ZO Rooms
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Budget consolidation - Oyo Rooms buys rival ZO Rooms
By Kevin May | February 10, 2016
Budget hotel booking service OYO Rooms-backer Softbank has announced the buy-out of rival brand ZO... Read More
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More