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After unveiling API, Viator to move from curated to open platform
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After unveiling API, Viator to move from curated to open platform
By Sean O'Neil | November 10, 2014
Since 2005, CEO Barrie Seidenberg has led Viator, a tours-and-activities marketplace, that has been... Read More
Airline bookings on mobiles not a big deal for millennials
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Airline bookings on mobiles not a big deal for millennials
By Martin Cowen | November 10, 2014
Statistics are often insightful and occasionally confusing, and some of the headline findings in a new... Read More
Think not how you will experience travel in future but how an 18 year old might
News / Technology
Think not how you will experience travel in future but how an 18 year old might
By Linda Fox | November 10, 2014
As you might imagine there was much discussion during World Travel Market last week around existing... Read More
What TripAdvisor's instant booking means for hotels
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What TripAdvisor's instant booking means for hotels
By Sean O'Neil | November 7, 2014
TripAdvisor's new instant booking function is many things, but being instantly understandable isn't... Read More
Orbitz bets on loyalty as it posts Q3 revenue growth
News / Technology
Orbitz bets on loyalty as it posts Q3 revenue growth
By Linda Fox | November 7, 2014
Orbitz says it is less a travel agency and increasingly sees itself as a travel rewards company with... Read More
Seat density tool shows how US airlines managed to post highest margins yet
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Seat density tool shows how US airlines managed to post highest margins yet
By Nick Vivion | November 7, 2014
Oliver Wyman's annual Airline Economic Analysis uses a fascinating seat density tool to demonstrate... Read More
The chess moves needed to win back customers from online travel agencies
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The chess moves needed to win back customers from online travel agencies
By Viewpoints | November 7, 2014
In a rather bold announcement for a now public strategy, Accor recently announced it aims to regain... Read More
Cleartrip sees mobile used for future and instant hotel stays
News / Technology
Cleartrip sees mobile used for future and instant hotel stays
By Martin Cowen | November 7, 2014
Cleartrip is seeing levels of growth from mobile bookings for its hotel content which reinforces the... Read More
Amadeus touts Ryanair distribution deal in latest results as basis for future growth
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Amadeus touts Ryanair distribution deal in latest results as basis for future growth
By Kevin May | November 7, 2014
Amadeus has pointed towards its recent distribution agreement with Ryanair as a commitment to boosting... Read More
Travelport first post-IPO earnings show 2014 revenues up 3% so far
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Travelport first post-IPO earnings show 2014 revenues up 3% so far
By Kevin May | November 6, 2014
Travelport issued its debut quarterly earnings report following its listing on the public markets,... Read More
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