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Threats and opportunities that could make or break a travel business
News / Technology
Threats and opportunities that could make or break a travel business
By Pamela Whitby | May 14, 2014
Overwhelmed about where to focus your efforts in the coming year? Excited by the possibilities,... Read More
Indian budget chain Zostel raises $1 million
News / Distribution
Indian budget chain Zostel raises $1 million
By Karthick Prabu | May 14, 2014
Backpacker-focused hostel brand Zostel has raised around $1 million from Presha Paragash, an angel... Read More
Amadeus seeks to replicate Altea model for European rail
News / Distribution
Amadeus seeks to replicate Altea model for European rail
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2014
Amadeus is developing a rail technology platform for shopping, booking and ticketing following an... Read More
TUI Travel says no threat to packages from OTAs
News / Distribution
TUI Travel says no threat to packages from OTAs
By Linda Fox | May 13, 2014
TUI Travel says there is no impact from online travel agencies despite their strategy to chase the... Read More
Booking.com launches rental site Villas.com
News / Distribution
Booking.com launches rental site Villas.com
By Kevin May | May 13, 2014
Major product extension for Booking.com as it launches its first standalone brand in the guise of... Read More
Airlines, do you know what makes your customers click?
News / Distribution
Airlines, do you know what makes your customers click?
By Viewpoints | May 9, 2014
Every customer journey is unique. For brands, every step of the journey represents an opportunity to... Read More
Travelport: will sell Orbitz stake if price is right
News / Technology
Travelport: will sell Orbitz stake if price is right
By Kevin May | May 9, 2014
Travelport says it would consider selling its share of online travel agency Orbitz as it looks to tidy... Read More
Concur: the perfect trip is a bit like the Apple ecosystem
News / Technology
Concur: the perfect trip is a bit like the Apple ecosystem
By Nick Vivion | May 8, 2014
Concur CEO Steve Singh sees much of the platform work amidst the backdrop of the 18-month old... Read More
Priceline boosts its revenue, thanks to Kayak, but says no to TripAdvisor's instant booking
News / Distribution
Priceline boosts its revenue, thanks to Kayak, but says no to TripAdvisor's instant booking
By Sean O'Neil | May 8, 2014
The Priceline Group boosted its gross bookings during the first quarter to $12.3 billion, a 34%... Read More
Acquisitions and organic growth create positive quarter for Amadeus
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Acquisitions and organic growth create positive quarter for Amadeus
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2014
Amadeus has reported positive growth for the three months ended March 31 2014 claiming its... Read More
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