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You asked us first and don't ask again - Ctrip clarifies Qunar's rejection

By Martin Cowen | June 3, 2015

Ctrip has issued a carefully-worded statement to the market saying that it was Qunar who instigated... Read More

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Lufthansa to add surcharge to every booking made via the GDS

By Kevin May | June 2, 2015

The "value of the GDS" debate has returned with a bang, with Lufthansa introducing a levy on all... Read More

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Qunar rejects Ctrip bid, raises $500 million, links with Baidu Maps

By Martin Cowen | June 2, 2015

Another jaw-dropping day in the Chinese online travel market with Qunar confirming that it received... Read More

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Forget bums on seats, personal bundles will be key to future airline experience

By Linda Fox | June 2, 2015

Hot on the heels of the first part of its Future Traveller Tribes 2030 study, Amadeus has followed up... Read More

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Bye bye brand: Urbanspoon melts away into Zomato

By Nick Vivion | June 1, 2015

Rather than wait any longer or try to softly merge the platforms, Zomato has decided to quickly pull... Read More

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Kayak set to display HomeAway vacation rental inventory by year's end

By Nick Vivion | June 1, 2015

Vacation rental behemoth HomeAway has inked a deal with Priceline Group's KAYAK which will make... Read More

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Conversions rethink prompted by the new digital travel funnel

By Viewpoints | June 1, 2015

The travel sector is competitive. While it has one of the largest pools of online customers, these... Read More

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TripAdvisor's Viator unveils DIY listing to tours and activities suppliers

By Sean O'Neil | May 29, 2015

Viator, the tours-and-activities company purchased by TripAdvisor for $200 million last year, has... Read More

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Retailing is not just for airlines

By Martin Cowen | May 28, 2015

Cruise lines, loyalty schemes and train operators can benefit from merchandising technologies and... Read More

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Batuta raises $2.5m for booking platform

By Linda Fox | May 27, 2015

Palestine-based online travel service Batuta has raised $2.5 million in Series A funding from local... Read More

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Booking Holdings: AI visibility is up, but referrals stay under 1% of room nights

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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth

In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More

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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence

Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More

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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance

Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More