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Travel predicted to be losing billions due to poor mobile experience

By Kevin May | August 18, 2015

Almost two out of five mobile shoppers have abandoned a travel booking on a mobile device due to poor... Read More

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Hilton opens digital door for loyalty members

By Linda Fox | August 18, 2015

Hilton Worldwide is adding keyless entry to its app for loyalty members with plans to deploy the... Read More

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Marriott hits back at travel agent criticism over direct booking ad

By Kevin May | August 17, 2015

Marriott has defended its decision to run a campaign that encourages users to book direct, rather than... Read More

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Five smartwatch capabilities on travel’s wish list

By Viewpoints | August 17, 2015

Since the release of the Apple Watch in April, those of us in the travel industry now have a better... Read More

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Startup pitch: Your Local Cousin will hold your hand for better travel experiences

By Linda Fox | August 17, 2015

Your Local Cousin founders are just that, cousins, who have known each other since they were little.... Read More

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China joins list of countries avoiding Lufthansa GDS fee

By Kevin May | August 17, 2015

Two of the five most populous countries on earth have now joined the list of those exempt from a GDS... Read More

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Heat on Expedia-Orbitz deal continues but business as usual at Orbitz

By Linda Fox | August 12, 2015

The Expedia-Orbitz deal continues to receive pressure from various groups as it awaits approval from... Read More

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8 key data points on shared lodging worldwide, via Phocuswright

By Viewpoints | August 12, 2015

Tnooz's report last week into the "shared accommodation" sector, based on a study from Phocuswright,... Read More

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Brazilian agencies get temporary reprieve from Lufthansa GDS surcharge

By Kevin May | August 12, 2015

Evidence is emerging that a move by Lufthansa to introduce a levy on all bookings via the GDS is... Read More

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Travel agents demand Marriott axe campaign to push direct web sales

By Kevin May | August 12, 2015

Marriott has angered a major travel agency group with its latest advertising campaign to encourage... Read More

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