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Putting the (shopping) cart before the horse won't drive online conversion

By Viewpoints | December 1, 2014

It can be easy to forget, but the main purpose of a travel website isn’t to drive conversions; it’s to... Read More

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Understanding the nuances of online travel partnerships in Asia-Pacific

By Viewpoints | December 1, 2014

Many western companies have tried (or are trying) to expand their operations into the Asia-Pacific... Read More

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Melia taps Accenture for digital transformation

By Martin Cowen | December 1, 2014

Another day, another digital transformation. This time it's Europe's third biggest hotel operator... Read More

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Europe takes digital steps to improve competitiveness

By Linda Fox | November 27, 2014

VisitEurope has developed a new website has part of the region's bid to stay front of mind with... Read More

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Ctrip cool with short-term hits in pursuit of market share

By Martin Cowen | November 27, 2014

China's biggest OTA Ctrip has reported a "solid" operational performance in Q3, although cost... Read More

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Thomas Cook - dynamic packaging! ancillaries! CRM! Let's go...

By Martin Cowen | November 26, 2014

Thomas Cook Group is aiming for 50% web penetration by 2015, with the business possibly doing itself... Read More

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WhichAirline adds Skyscanner API, SpecialGlobe helps special needs families, and more...

By PhocusWire | November 25, 2014

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality... Read More

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Priceline maintains focus on reducing friction for local experiences, no plans to become the next Oracle

By Nick Vivion | November 25, 2014

Priceline has been kicking it up into another gear over the past year, locking in acquisitions of... Read More

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Uber and Jetblue are leading a dumbing down of travel

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | November 25, 2014

This is the story of two brands in travel. One respected, one trying to get respect. One is Uber, the... Read More

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The open booking prophecy will be fulfilled by 2020

By Viewpoints | November 25, 2014

Six years doesn’t sounds like much. But in corporate travel, it's a lifetime. NB: This is a viewpoint... Read More

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