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Sabre to sell American seat upgrades via NDC-based standards
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Sabre to sell American seat upgrades via NDC-based standards
By Sean O'Neil | February 4, 2016
Sabre, the global distribution system (GDS), said today that it had begun to sell American Airlines'... Read More
Ctrip and Tencent get their hands on eLong
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Ctrip and Tencent get their hands on eLong
By Martin Cowen | February 4, 2016
eLong has finally accepted a takeover offer from a group of investors including rival Ctrip and... Read More
Ctrip prepares for bumper Chinese New Year demand
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Ctrip prepares for bumper Chinese New Year demand
By Martin Cowen | February 4, 2016
Ctrip is expecting the upcoming Chinese New Year to be its busiest ever period for outbound travel,... Read More
Expedia takes new approach to China
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Expedia takes new approach to China
By Viewpoints | February 4, 2016
When Expedia sold its interest in eLong to Ctrip and others for $671 million last May, questions were... Read More
Five steps to increase bookings with Facebook remarketing
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Five steps to increase bookings with Facebook remarketing
By Sponsored Content | February 3, 2016
Today, more than 70% of travel’s digital ad dollars go to direct response advertising. Intent-based... Read More
Uber takes itself incredibly seriously with new branding
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Uber takes itself incredibly seriously with new branding
By Kevin May | February 3, 2016
One presumes that when you're an online travel company with an apparent valuation in the region of $62... Read More
Travelstart captures $40 million round, plots African expansion
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Travelstart captures $40 million round, plots African expansion
By Kevin May | February 2, 2016
South Africa-based online travel agency Travelstart has locked in a $40 million investment... Read More
Five SEO rules for the travel industry
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Five SEO rules for the travel industry
By Viewpoints | February 2, 2016
When it comes to SEO, there are best practices which are universal, immutable laws, and then there are... Read More
Five steps to increase bookings with Facebook remarketing
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Five steps to increase bookings with Facebook remarketing
By Sponsored Content | February 1, 2016
Today, more than 70% of travel’s digital ad dollars go to direct response advertising. Intent-based... Read More
Why mobile travel chat will revolutionize online travel bookings
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Why mobile travel chat will revolutionize online travel bookings
By Viewpoints | February 1, 2016
Since online travel agencies (OTAs) first appeared around 15 years ago, few tears have been shed in... 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