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LeisureLink shuts down [UPDATED]
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LeisureLink shuts down [UPDATED]
By Sean O'Neil | September 27, 2016
Tech provider LeisureLink has been telling some of its customers that it has suspended accepting new... Read More
Is your hotel using universal tactics to drive revenue from domestic and global tourists?
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Is your hotel using universal tactics to drive revenue from domestic and global tourists?
By Sponsored Content | September 27, 2016
Domestic tourism is booming all over the world. Combine that with a resilient and buoyant global... Read More
Booking.com scraps standalone Booking Now late hotel app
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Booking.com scraps standalone Booking Now late hotel app
By Kevin May | September 26, 2016
Booking.com has axed its Booking Now mobile app after 20 months in service, although it says... Read More
War games: Hotels may have more to lose than OTAs in booking fight
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War games: Hotels may have more to lose than OTAs in booking fight
By Viewpoints | September 26, 2016
In any form of combat, there are victors and losers. In the battle over hotel rate parity, however,... Read More
Reviving the loyalty experience for the mass affluent consumer
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Reviving the loyalty experience for the mass affluent consumer
By Viewpoints | September 26, 2016
The "mass affluent" is an important customer sector within the travel loyalty industry – so why is it... Read More
Startup pitch: MiStay looks to corner the hotels for a few hours market in India
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Startup pitch: MiStay looks to corner the hotels for a few hours market in India
By Linda Fox | September 26, 2016
MiStay launched earlier this year to give consumers the flexibility to book a hotel room for a few... Read More
End to hotel dimming, spotlight now on commissions
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End to hotel dimming, spotlight now on commissions
By Linda Fox | September 23, 2016
News this week that Expedia is ending its strategy of dimming hotels in search results should raise a... Read More
Travel search sites angry over redistribution restrictions from airlines
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Travel search sites angry over redistribution restrictions from airlines
By Kevin May | September 23, 2016
Evidence is emerging of a growing tension between airlines and travel search engines over how prices... Read More
Sygic navigates its way into virtual reality landscape
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Sygic navigates its way into virtual reality landscape
By Linda Fox | September 23, 2016
Navigation specialist Sygic is claiming a first with the launch of its virtual reality travel... Read More
Startup pitch: SlingShot helps travellers to pimp their points
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Startup pitch: SlingShot helps travellers to pimp their points
By Martin Cowen | September 22, 2016
There's a lot of interest in loyalty and frequent flier schemes at the moment,  and rewards points in... Read More
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More