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Opinion / Online
Why airlines need to understand anonymous users
By Andy Owen Jones - BD4 | October 17, 2022
Connecting on a personal level with users you don’t know is an opportunity for business growth. Read More
RV travel stays the course: “There’s no going back”
News / Online
RV travel stays the course: “There’s no going back”
By Jill Menze | October 14, 2022
Interest in RV rentals - a popular choice amid the pandemic - remains high, with platforms such as Outdoorsy exceeding $2 billion in total transactions. Read More
Can tech help travel brands meet growing expectations?
News / Technology
Can tech help travel brands meet growing expectations?
By Alfred Siew - Techgoondu | October 13, 2022
Travel executives from Agoda, Klook and more discuss why the industry must work harder to deliver new experiences. Read More
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News / Online
Standardized data key to air industry sustainability
By Kathryn Walson | October 12, 2022
ATPCO panelists say sustainable aviation initiatives can only work with transparency and industry standardization. Read More
How hotels can use tech to turbocharge their reputation
Opinion / Technology
How hotels can use tech to turbocharge their reputation
By Róisín O'Keeffe - P3 | October 11, 2022
A seamless and personalized digital experience can help hotels build brand value. Read More
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News / Technology
Travel brands laser in on mobile experience in India
By Kathryn Walson | October 10, 2022
An ever-growing number of consumers in India are making purchases through mobile platforms. This trend is leading travel brands to heighten their focus on mobile. Read More
WiT Singapore: Sustainable travel hits the spotlight
News / Online
WiT Singapore: Sustainable travel hits the spotlight
By Luke Clark - CP5 | October 7, 2022
The travel industry is readying for a more meaningful dialogue with the traveling public around sustainability. Read More
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News / Distribution
Can a "coalition of the willing" fix airline distribution?
By Linda Fox | October 6, 2022
Airlines are facing the fact that transformation is needed across front- and back-end processes. Read More
How travel brands can boost their “loyalty dividend”
Opinion / Online
How travel brands can boost their “loyalty dividend”
By Emily Weiss & Liselotte De Maar - Accenture | October 5, 2022
Accenture offers tips for travel companies on how to ensure their loyalty programs are relevant, valuable and profitable.   Read More
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Opinion / Technology
Four scenarios for the future of travel
By Wolfgang Krips - Amadeus | October 4, 2022
Amadeus presents four potential macroeconomic scenarios and what they might mean for the travel industry going forward. Read More
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News / Technology
The new ways cybercriminals are attacking travel companies
By Kathryn Walson | October 3, 2022
Credit cards, reward programs and even the metaverse are potential vulnerabilities for travel companies. Read More
In The Big Chair - Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Rajesh Magow of MakeMyTrip
By Jill Menze | September 30, 2022
Rajesh Magow is co-founder and Group CEO of India’s MakeMyTrip. He previously served as CEO of the online travel company's India business before assuming the role in 2020. Read More
Expedia Group launches new startup accelerator
News / Startups
Expedia Group launches new startup accelerator
By Jill Menze | September 28, 2022
Called Open World Accelerator, the initiative provides startups and small- and medium-size businesses access to Expedia Group’s technology and resources. Read More
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News / Online
Ancillary sales drive pandemic recovery for many airlines
By Kathryn Walson | September 27, 2022
Ancillary revenue accounted for more than half of 2021 revenue at four airlines: Wizz Air, Frontier, Spirit and Allegiant. Read More
The potential of connectivity standards for experiences
Opinion / Distribution
The potential of connectivity standards for experiences
By Stephen Joyce - Holibob | September 26, 2022
A new non-profit association, OCTO, wants to enable reservation and ticketing system providers and tour, activity and attraction ticket resellers to connect their systems for more efficient... Read More