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Secure payments help stop abandoned bookings
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Secure payments help stop abandoned bookings
By Viewpoints | May 13, 2015
Nearly one in five shoppers have dropped out of an online travel booking  because of security concerns... Read More
Russia remains on the global roadmap
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Russia remains on the global roadmap
By Viewpoints | May 13, 2015
The economic situation remains unstable in Russia and many startups are losing faith in the Russian... Read More
American Airlines aims for July switchover of US Airways system
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American Airlines aims for July switchover of US Airways system
By Sean O'Neil | May 12, 2015
American Airlines is hoping to port over US Airways' reservation systems during a three-month period... Read More
Tuniu.com looks to M&A after $500 million injection
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Tuniu.com looks to M&A after $500 million injection
By Martin Cowen | May 12, 2015
Tuniu.com is planning a three-year blitz on the Chinese online travel market following last week's... Read More
Treat your mobile app like a baby - it needs love and attention
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Treat your mobile app like a baby - it needs love and attention
By Linda Fox | May 12, 2015
Many a mobile musing to be had at last week's EyeforTravel event in London but the idea of thinking of... Read More
Travel ancillary revenue excellence... in three steps
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Travel ancillary revenue excellence... in three steps
By Viewpoints | May 11, 2015
In my previous post, I discussed how earnings have continued to skyrocket for travel providers who... Read More
Yelp may be up for sale...but who would spend billions to buy it?
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Yelp may be up for sale...but who would spend billions to buy it?
By Nick Vivion | May 11, 2015
The media is devouring the news that Yelp is supposedly on the hunt for a strategic buyer. Triggered... Read More
Orbitz increases revenue and room nights, awaits Expedia deal go ahead
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Orbitz increases revenue and room nights, awaits Expedia deal go ahead
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2015
Orbitz has reported increases across room nights, net revenue and gross bookings for the period ended... Read More
China's Tuniu secures $500 million led by JD.com
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China's Tuniu secures $500 million led by JD.com
By Martin Cowen | May 8, 2015
Chinese OTA Tuniu.com has announced a $500 million investment from a group of investors including... Read More
French regulators rule against Expedia in rate parity case [UPDATED]
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French regulators rule against Expedia in rate parity case [UPDATED]
By Sean O'Neil | May 7, 2015
Regulators in Paris have ruled that Expedia Inc hotel contracts dating from 2011 represent a... Read More
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