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How to crack the Booking.com algorithm
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How to crack the Booking.com algorithm
By Viewpoints | December 18, 2014
If we want to improve our positioning on Booking.com as rapidly as possible in order to increase... Read More
New TV commercials show how far TripAdvisor has evolved [VIDEO]
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New TV commercials show how far TripAdvisor has evolved [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | December 18, 2014
Travellers in the UK will be the latest to see how far TripAdvisor has moved beyond its original... Read More
No room at the inn for independent hotels as OTAs pack more punch
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No room at the inn for independent hotels as OTAs pack more punch
By Linda Fox | December 17, 2014
It's not news that online travel agents charge significant commissions or that hotels would like to... Read More
Baidu confirms global Uber tie-up
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Baidu confirms global Uber tie-up
By Martin Cowen | December 17, 2014
As widely expected, Chinese search giant Baidu has confirmed "a strategic investment and co-operation... Read More
Priceline's Booking.com eases rate parity after European pressure
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Priceline's Booking.com eases rate parity after European pressure
By Nick Vivion | December 16, 2014
After pressure on Booking.com from regulators in Sweden, France and Italy, the OTA has offered to... Read More
Startup pitch: StayFaster helps hotels protect the (loyalty) crown jewels
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Startup pitch: StayFaster helps hotels protect the (loyalty) crown jewels
By Linda Fox | December 16, 2014
The dual angst of the impact of online travel agencies on hotel companies as well as the challenge of... Read More
Tuniu grabs $148 million as Alibaba rival JD ups travel presence
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Tuniu grabs $148 million as Alibaba rival JD ups travel presence
By Kevin May | December 16, 2014
The industry might think the online travel land-grab is between Priceline and Expedia - but you should... Read More
Webinar VIDEO: Taking back control of the direct channel for hotels
Webinars / Distribution
Webinar VIDEO: Taking back control of the direct channel for hotels
By Kevin May | December 16, 2014
Hotels and resorts – especially independents – are facing skyrocketing costs of distribution on... Read More
How do online travel agencies win with loyalty?
News / Distribution
How do online travel agencies win with loyalty?
By Viewpoints | December 15, 2014
Some of the main customer acquisition techniques of online travel agencies were analysed in the first... Read More
Hotel Urbano offers installment option with rental brand Voltem
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Hotel Urbano offers installment option with rental brand Voltem
By Linda Fox | December 15, 2014
Brazil-based online travel agency Hotel Urbano has launched an online rental platform offering... Read More
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