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A deep dive into metasearch channel management tools for hotels
News / Distribution
A deep dive into metasearch channel management tools for hotels
By Viewpoints | September 3, 2015
Metasearch continues to grow in importance for hotels around the world, and there is a range of tools... Read More
Apartum bags further funding for European expansion
News / Distribution
Apartum bags further funding for European expansion
By Linda Fox | September 3, 2015
Holiday rental comparison site Apartum has announced further seed funding to the tune of Euro 500,000.... Read More
Meru blindsides upstart Uber with carpooling brand
News / Distribution
Meru blindsides upstart Uber with carpooling brand
By Martin Cowen | September 2, 2015
Meru Cabs, one of India's biggest traditional taxi businesses, has embraced the sharing economy and... Read More
WEBINAR VIDEO – Top 5 trends emerging in APAC travel landscape
Webinars / Distribution
WEBINAR VIDEO – Top 5 trends emerging in APAC travel landscape
By Sean O'Neil | September 2, 2015
As the pace of growth among OTAs collides with omni-channel distribution strategies in all travel... Read More
Lufthansa begins GDS surcharge, claims direct connectivity gaining interest
News / Distribution
Lufthansa begins GDS surcharge, claims direct connectivity gaining interest
By Kevin May | September 1, 2015
European carrier Lufthansa has not bowed to any of the industry pressure of recent months and today... Read More
Big social data drives brand campaign for LateRooms
News / Distribution
Big social data drives brand campaign for LateRooms
By Pamela Whitby | September 1, 2015
LateRooms's marketing strategy now includes social media and big data as well as the more traditional... Read More
CatchThatBus stops for a $1.5M investment, plots regional expansion
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CatchThatBus stops for a $1.5M investment, plots regional expansion
By Kevin May | September 1, 2015
Mobile-first reservation service CatchThatBus wants to push into other countries in South East Asia... Read More
Travel trade news, views, and tool updates: Tnooz recommends, from elsewhere
News / Distribution
Travel trade news, views, and tool updates: Tnooz recommends, from elsewhere
By Sean O'Neil | August 31, 2015
Here are some of the news stories, opinions, and updates to useful tools that are relevant to the... Read More
India sets the standard for branded budget hotels
News / Distribution
India sets the standard for branded budget hotels
By Martin Cowen | August 30, 2015
India's online travel market continues to evolve, with an entirely new sector having emerged over the... Read More
One out of four hoteliers still use pen and paper to manage properties in the US
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One out of four hoteliers still use pen and paper to manage properties in the US
By Linda Fox | August 28, 2015
Software Advice, a trade purchasing-advice platform, has dug into its dealings with hoteliers in the... Read More
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