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Delta feuds with online travel sites after removing fare and schedule data
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Delta feuds with online travel sites after removing fare and schedule data
By Nick Vivion | May 20, 2015
It's been awhile since we've had a single carrier feud so widely with online travel sites — the most... Read More
Web and technology now contribute to the overall hotel guest experience
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Web and technology now contribute to the overall hotel guest experience
By Viewpoints | May 20, 2015
The most important part of a hotelier's job is to ensure an outstanding experience for guests while... Read More
Thomas Cook looks beyond waves for common systems approach
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Thomas Cook looks beyond waves for common systems approach
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2015
There is a lot of 'oneness' going on within the Europe's two tour operating giants as they strive for... Read More
China tourism specialist Jetbay raises $1.6 million
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China tourism specialist Jetbay raises $1.6 million
By Martin Cowen | May 20, 2015
US-based  JetBay, an online platform for Chinese inbound travel, has raised $1.6 million and will... Read More
Hungry again, TripAdvisor acquires Dimmi, a restaurant-booking site Down Under
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Hungry again, TripAdvisor acquires Dimmi, a restaurant-booking site Down Under
By Sean O'Neil | May 19, 2015
TripAdvisor said today that it has acquired Australian restaurant booking platform, Dimmi. The amount... Read More
TripAdvisor's Kaufer defends Instant Booking, teases an itinerary-builder tool
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TripAdvisor's Kaufer defends Instant Booking, teases an itinerary-builder tool
By Sean O'Neil | May 19, 2015
TripAdvisor CEO Steve Kaufer was interviewed by J.P. Morgan investment analyst Doug Anmuth today at... Read More
Ancillary watch: Fees are now mission critical for airlines — and travelers approve
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Ancillary watch: Fees are now mission critical for airlines — and travelers approve
By Nick Vivion | May 19, 2015
Two reports from Switchfly reveal ancillary alignment between airlines and their passengers: The... Read More
Airbnb claims only on the first page of its business plan
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Airbnb claims only on the first page of its business plan
By Kevin May | May 19, 2015
It's a statement with probably enough of an edge to it to worry hospitality providers - and others -... Read More
Lyft raises another $150 million
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Lyft raises another $150 million
By Martin Cowen | May 19, 2015
Another mega-raise in the frenetic taxi/rideshare app sector this week, with Lyft securing $150... Read More
Another issue in the hotel-online travel agencies ecosystem - updating content
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Another issue in the hotel-online travel agencies ecosystem - updating content
By Viewpoints | May 18, 2015
Today, almost every three to five star property on the planet works with multiple online travel... Read More
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