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What the dickens...

By Martin Cowen | December 22, 2014

In a twist on the ghosts of Christmas past, booking.com is being haunted by the BBC after the... Read More

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Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Alibaba launched Alitrip.com

By Martin Cowen | December 21, 2014

When a business with global aspirations such as Alibaba, currently valued at more than $270 billion,... Read More

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Pivotal moments in 2014 - when digital travel finally matured

By Alex Bainbridge | December 19, 2014

It would very difficult to put your finger on something that significantly altered in 2014. Yet... Read More

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Pivotal moments in 2014 - when Sabre changed its tune over NDC

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | December 18, 2014

There was a subtle change at Sabre HQ during 2014 - from leading the battle against IATA's NDC to... Read More

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Expedia Group's investment in AI that doesn't convert yet

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Trivago ramps internal AI spend fivefold

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Faye secures $50M for geographic expansion, AI developments

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Tours and activities growth is outpacing travel overall, distribution is lagging

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

September 9, 2025

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

August 19, 2025

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

May 6, 2025

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