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Ditching direct: It may be time to reconsider your GDS and OTA connections

By Kyle Moore - RateGain | March 4, 2019

The cost and effort of maintaining a direct connect to the GDS may have been more than hotels had bargained for. So we examine a few that of those hidden headaches. Read More

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Sounding Off: Voice-enabled devices in travel need to be given time

By PhocusWire | March 1, 2019

A touch of the "information superhighway - it'll never catch on"-type reactions to voice tech failures should be put to one side. Read More

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Q&A: Airbnb China president on growing the business, regulators, targeting millennials

By Jill Menze | March 1, 2019

In one of his first interviews since he was appointed president in July, Tao Peng lays out his vision for Airbnb China in this extensive conversation. Read More

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Marriott data security breach costs the company $28M so far

By Linda Fox | March 1, 2019

Marriott revealed that the data breach disclosed in November 2018 cost the company $28 million in the fourth quarter. Read More

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Understanding how events affect demand and pricing for the car rental business

By Apurva Chamaria - RateGain | March 1, 2019

A detailed study by RateGain’s data science lab probes into event scenarios to get insights that will help revenue managers price more accurately and forecast better. Read More

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In The Big Chair - Ethan Lin of Klook

By Kevin May | February 28, 2019

Klook has only been on the scene since 2014 but - with almost $300 million in so far - it has become the most heavily funded startup ever in tours and activities. Read More

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Booking Holdings breaks down private accommodation revenues for first time, now at 20% of total

By Mitra Sorrells | February 27, 2019

As part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 financial report, Booking Holdings is disclosing details on Booking.com's alternative accommodations business, which now accounts for 20% of the... Read More

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Do not disturb: Not all hotel guests want Amazon's Alexa as a roommate

By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | February 27, 2019

Maybe this won't surprise anyone, but it turns out that some hotel guests are not happy about having listening devices in their rooms, even if the device in question is there to help them. Read More

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IHG pilots attribute pricing as next stage of reservation system kicks in

By Linda Fox | February 27, 2019

IHG begins phase two of its Amadeus-built Guest Reservation System development, four years after the project first started. Read More

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Q&A: Tujia CBO Jennifer Li on Chinese homestays, overseas growth, Airbnb

By Jill Menze | February 26, 2019

The former CEO of Ctrip’s homestay business explains Tujia’s growth strategy, its relationship with Ctrip and SiteMinder and the home-share opportunities in China and beyond. Read More

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Customer details stolen from Amadeus distributor in India

By Linda Fox | February 25, 2019

Customer information was stolen from Resbird Technologies, an independent distributor for Amadeus in India, in January 2019 by a local employee. Read More

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China, part 4: The digital distribution model

By Mitra Sorrells | February 25, 2019

For the final piece in our China theme month, we explore the diverse digital distribution landscape. Read More

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Travelport posts final full-year results ahead of sale to private equity

By Kevin May | February 22, 2019

Travelport passed the $2.5 billion annual revenue mark for the first time in its history during 2018. But it will soon head back to the land of private equity ownership. Read More

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Sounding Off: Being able to shift ad budgets will please all in travel (except Google)

By PhocusWire | February 22, 2019

Travel brands will consider the rise of effective social media advertising as a welcome break from the stranglehold they often feel from the search engine giant. Read More