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GDSs welcome Lufthansa distribution competition - but it must play by the rules
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GDSs welcome Lufthansa distribution competition - but it must play by the rules
By Kevin May | September 14, 2015
The European Commission has a "duty" to intervene in the ongoing Lufthansa GDS surcharge saga, a... Read More
Grab your popcorn - Lufthansa CCO versus Business Travel Coalition chairman
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Grab your popcorn - Lufthansa CCO versus Business Travel Coalition chairman
By Kevin May | September 11, 2015
To say the debate over the Lufthansa GDS surcharge has been rather heated would be a bit of an... Read More
Airline group IATA touts study suggesting that NDC has value to corporate travel buyers
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Airline group IATA touts study suggesting that NDC has value to corporate travel buyers
By Sean O'Neil | September 11, 2015
The leading global airline lobbying group is promoting a study that says corporate travel buyers will... Read More
A warning to mid-sized OTAs: Don't stand still
News / Technology
A warning to mid-sized OTAs: Don't stand still
By Viewpoints | September 11, 2015
There’s a real challenge in the travel industry: some OTAs are being held back by a lack of agility... Read More
Qunar gets closer to Baidu (or is Baidu getting closer to Qunar?)
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Qunar gets closer to Baidu (or is Baidu getting closer to Qunar?)
By Martin Cowen | September 10, 2015
Qunar has announced a "strengthening of its strategic alliance" with majority shareholder Baidu, which... Read More
HookLogic raises $15.5 million to hook brands to online travel agencies
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HookLogic raises $15.5 million to hook brands to online travel agencies
By Kevin May | September 10, 2015
One of lesser known middle men in the industry - HookLogic - has captured $15.5 million to expand its... Read More
The psychology of gifts -  a practical guide for hotels
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The psychology of gifts - a practical guide for hotels
By Viewpoints | September 10, 2015
Hotels looking to increase their gift voucher and upsell revenues should take a look at some of the... Read More
Amadeus' three pillars for China
News / Distribution
Amadeus' three pillars for China
By Viewpoints | September 10, 2015
Amadeus is one of the many international firms building up its presence in China in response to the... Read More
Think about the context of your travel content
News / Distribution
Think about the context of your travel content
By Viewpoints | September 9, 2015
Content fever continues to spread, with ever more travel companies getting the message on “brand... Read More
Airport personas emerge in the quest to improve the experience
News / Technology
Airport personas emerge in the quest to improve the experience
By Linda Fox | September 9, 2015
Airline technology specialist SITA has identified four personas which make up the US air travelling... Read More
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