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Mixed results as airlines tackle social media-led customer service
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 12, 2018
As travelers increasingly send direct messages through platforms like Facebook Messenger and Twitter, airlines and carriers need to prioritize quick responses to such inquiries.
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Marriott forced to close websites in China
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January 11, 2018
Marriott International has made a strong apology to the Chinese government and taken down its websites in the country following a series of "errors".
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IHG starts major Amadeus tech move with Kimpton
By Kevin May
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January 11, 2018
Kimpton is the first group of properties within the InterContinental Hotels Group to switch over to the long-awaited platform provided by Amadeus.
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TripAdvisor business units overhauled, two execs depart
By Jill Menze
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January 10, 2018
TripAdvisor is undergoing operational changes, a representative from the user review giant has confirmed.
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Powerful travel brands face uncertain future in a blockchain-led world
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 10, 2018
Will blockchain render powerful travel industry intermediaries extinct? That’s the prediction of Maksim Izmaylov, CEO of Winding Tree
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Video: Don't believe the hype of digital assistants - embrace it
By Kevin May
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January 10, 2018
The emergence of digital assistants in the past few years has excited many people in the travel brands.
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Report: Luxury hotel brands must navigate shifting online ad landscape
By Mitra Sorrells
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January 9, 2018
Luxury hotel brands need to reexamine their digital marketing budgets as Google continues to grow its presence in travel search and online booking.
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