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Meta is the place for Expedia - Trivago doubled its revenue in just one year
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Meta is the place for Expedia - Trivago doubled its revenue in just one year
By Kevin May | April 10, 2015
Ever wondered why the online travel agency giants decided to take metasearch so seriously? One reason,... Read More
Amid acquisitions, can smaller online travel agencies in Europe survive?
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Amid acquisitions, can smaller online travel agencies in Europe survive?
By Viewpoints | April 9, 2015
An array of prominent purchases has helped Expedia and Priceline cement their spots as the world’s... Read More
Global distribution and new markets are key benefits of Concur sale
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Global distribution and new markets are key benefits of Concur sale
By Nick Vivion | April 8, 2015
There were many questions following the close of SAP's deal to buy Concur for $8.2 billion, such as... Read More
Startup pitch: Beyond Pricing seeks to boost revenue for property rentals
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Startup pitch: Beyond Pricing seeks to boost revenue for property rentals
By Linda Fox | April 8, 2015
A few weeks ago Beyond Pricing gained some column inches for attracting seed funding of $1.5 million... Read More
SpaceApps Challenge brings space travel to the forefront once again
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SpaceApps Challenge brings space travel to the forefront once again
By Nick Vivion | April 7, 2015
While it may not be spending much money on rockets anymore, NASA has invested in its own innovation... Read More
New Aer Lingus CEO makes a mark with old poke at GDS model
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New Aer Lingus CEO makes a mark with old poke at GDS model
By Kevin May | April 5, 2015
Some fiery comments recently from the new CEO of Aer Lingus, in a bid to mirror the old stance... Read More
Airbnb jumps ahead of hotel brands with over 1,000 listings in Cuba
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Airbnb jumps ahead of hotel brands with over 1,000 listings in Cuba
By Nick Vivion | April 2, 2015
Airbnb is the first American accommodation brand to make serious inroads into Cuba, offering over... Read More
The unspoken reality of the online travel agency sector (hello, frenemies)
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The unspoken reality of the online travel agency sector (hello, frenemies)
By Kevin May | April 2, 2015
Should Booking.com and Expedia be worried about the formation of what is being touted as a "shift in... Read More
How data can help uncover the hidden treasure in travel agencies
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How data can help uncover the hidden treasure in travel agencies
By Viewpoints | April 2, 2015
Data is not as complicated as the big data fanatics would like us to think. Quite often, a lot can be... Read More
A closer look at Sabre's new SkyTeam RTW bookings
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A closer look at Sabre's new SkyTeam RTW bookings
By Sean O'Neil | April 1, 2015
Sabre is the first global distribution system (GDS) to launch functionality aiming to streamline the... Read More
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