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Conichi attracts funding from HRS for beacon-based hotel app
News / Technology
Conichi attracts funding from HRS for beacon-based hotel app
By Linda Fox | September 9, 2015
Conichi, a mobile application to improve hotel stays, has received a "high" seven-figure investment... Read More
Should business travelers boycott Lufthansa over its fee?
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Should business travelers boycott Lufthansa over its fee?
By Sean O'Neil | September 8, 2015
Lufthansa has begun charging a fee of 16 euros (about $18) on any ticket purchased anyplace besides... Read More
Is the travel industry ready to embrace NDC?
News / Distribution
Is the travel industry ready to embrace NDC?
By Viewpoints | September 8, 2015
Since the launch of NDC in October 2012, IATA has emphasized that it is up to the market to decide... Read More
Zomato earmarks latest $60 million for new business lines
News / Technology
Zomato earmarks latest $60 million for new business lines
By Martin Cowen | September 7, 2015
Indian-based international "food-tech" business Zomato has raised another $60 million and  announced... Read More
A guide for B2B suppliers on how to access China's outbound tourism industry
News / Distribution
A guide for B2B suppliers on how to access China's outbound tourism industry
By Viewpoints | September 7, 2015
International travel suppliers who want a slice of China's outbound market should think about... Read More
Reading between the lines of Qunar's exec rejig
News / Distribution
Reading between the lines of Qunar's exec rejig
By Martin Cowen | September 7, 2015
Qunar has announced an "organizational realignment" which hints at where China's second biggest OTA... Read More
How to make your Facebook page work harder
News / Distribution
How to make your Facebook page work harder
By Viewpoints | September 4, 2015
Your business is active on Facebook, but that nagging feeling that you could be doing things better... Read More
Logitravel boxes clever with smart TV app launch
News / Technology
Logitravel boxes clever with smart TV app launch
By Martin Cowen | September 4, 2015
European OTA Logitravel Group  has identified smart and connected TVs as a sales channel and as... Read More
Startup ecosystem continues to build in and around the sharing economy
News / Technology
Startup ecosystem continues to build in and around the sharing economy
By Linda Fox | September 4, 2015
Sharing economy startups such as Airbnb, Tujia and others have been attracting huge investment... Read More
[UPDATED] American Airlines deepens its ties with Expedia by merchandising seats
News / Distribution
[UPDATED] American Airlines deepens its ties with Expedia by merchandising seats
By Sean O'Neil | September 3, 2015
My original headline for this article said AA "deepens its direct connect" with Expedia Inc. That was... Read More
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