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Ryanair/Amadeus: promo fares not on GDS; no US/China deal yet

By Martin Cowen | September 24, 2014

Amadeus' senior VP of distribution Holger Taubmann shared the stage with Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary... Read More

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Google, James Bond and the Closed-Open world of hotel distribution

By Viewpoints | September 24, 2014

There is always plenty of interest and mutterings in the industry over what Google plans to do next in... Read More

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Hoteliers prioritise booking process but travellers want excitement says TripAdvisor

By Linda Fox | September 24, 2014

TripAdvisor's acquisition of tours and activities listing company Viator in July was final proof of... Read More

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Ryanair signs distribution deal with Amadeus

By Martin Cowen | September 24, 2014

Amadeus has signed a deal with Ryanair and will sell the carrier's inventory through its global... Read More

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Auf wiedersehen, GetYourGuide - TripAdvisor starts trimming suppliers of tours and activities

By Kevin May | September 24, 2014

TripAdvisor has removed GetYourGuide as a provider of product from its tours and activity channels. It... Read More

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Startup pitch: Advlo connects adventure seekers to locals for tours and activities

By Nick Vivion | September 23, 2014

Adventure travelers are a unique cohort, with some more inclined to plan on the fly (and thus not... Read More

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Has Apple lost the global smartphone war to Google?

By PhocusWire | September 23, 2014

DEVICES: Apple is an extraordinary company. It woke up the music distribution industry. It created a... Read More

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What are the online sources of a hotel booking?

By Viewpoints | September 23, 2014

Since 2011 we have been analysing where direct bookings come from on a yearly basis. Every year, after... Read More

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Google, Kayak, Hipmunk, Skyscanner, Travelzoo, and TripAdvisor attack DOT's proposed rule

By Sean O'Neil | September 22, 2014

It's not every day that Google, Kayak, Hipmunk, TripAdvisor, Skyscanner, and Travelzoo (owner of... Read More

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Vacation rental sector keeps busy as Demeure buys IAVRA

By Martin Cowen | September 22, 2014

Demeure, the Canadian platform-as-a-service provider, has bought UK-based B2B vacation rental platform... 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