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Mobile search rates for hotels reach huge level

By Kevin May | March 8, 2017

Mobile searches for budget hotels outweigh those for luxury properties - but the latter is growing fast. This is one of a number of findings from a huge study by Sojern, using both its own data and Read More

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Ryanair to fire screenscaping legal action against Expedia

By Kevin May | February 20, 2017

Ryanair is to embark on another salvo of anti-screenscraper action in the courts, with Expedia the latest intermediary in its crosshairs. The low-cost carrier will not comment on the impending acti Read More

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TripAdvisor tipped for takeover (if it has a successful year)

By Kevin May | February 15, 2017

TripAdvisor could find itself as a viable acquisition target if its financial results this week point to an upturn in its fortunes and strategy. Financial analysts claim the company is "starting to Read More

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Travel industry warning: stop fearing Artificial Intelligence (embrace it instead)

By Viewpoints | February 3, 2017

Google is increasingly relying on machine learning to order search results, increasing concerns among travel brands about how they’ll continue to be ranked. Sure, Google’s use of machine learning m Read More

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Over half of all travel-related searches are for hotels

By Kevin May | January 25, 2017

Travellers are mostly looking for information and inspiration about hotels and destinations, rather than air tickets, when using search engines such as Google. Research from guest feedback platform Read More

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Google Translate update shows the true power of machine learning

By Kevin May | January 25, 2017

The mechanics behind machine learning and artificial intelligence can tax many a non-techy brain at the best of times. But the travel industry should be aware of how prevalent it will become in var Read More

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The ins and outs of search for family trips

By Kevin May | January 24, 2017

Family trips can be more complicated than any other type of travel to organise - with multiple requirements and more than just one person to please. That's the slightly simplistic view, but many wi Read More

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Travel brands on alert as Google increases machine learning on search results

By Kevin May | January 19, 2017

Travel brands should ensure they consider the search "intent" of prospective customers when optimising their pages, as Google turns more to advanced tech to serve results. That's the key message fr Read More

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How Airbnb reckons it can change the traveller experience

By Viewpoints | December 19, 2016

There has been a great deal of discussion around what the launch of Trips means for Airbnb... and for travel more broadly (if anything). Commentary has come from all quarters, both within the compa Read More

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Partnerships are the way to fight scale, BTO audience told

By Martin Cowen | December 5, 2016

When execs from Priceline, Booking.com, Expedia and Google take turns to speak at a travel conference, the audience can become blinded (if not terrified) by the numbers bandied about. At last week' Read More

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Five useful AdWords features to use during the peak booking season

By Viewpoints | November 28, 2016

With the peak holiday booking season almost upon us, advertisers need to be aware of the AdWords features that can help a campaign succeed. NB: This is a viewpoint by Amo Sokhi, account director at Read More

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eDreams accuses Ryanair of being a bully that is losing the fight

By Kevin May | November 23, 2016

Forget Donald Trump versus incredulous Americans who didn't vote for him - it's getting really ugly in the very public battle between Ryanair and eDreams. The axing of the airline's contract with M Read More

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How travel brands can save millions in wasted online advertising

By Viewpoints | November 23, 2016

Travel advertisers are now the second biggest spenders in the UK on online banner and video ads, splashing out over £350 million annually. However, they’re wasting about 42% of this - £150 million Read More

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Ryanair and Momondo fall out over links to fare screenscapers

By Kevin May | November 23, 2016

Ryanair has axed an agreement with Momondo to legitimately display its fares, claiming a breach of the contract between the pair. The European low-cost carrier says Momondo is displaying its fares Read More

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Google says US hotel-related searches are up 25% in the US

By Sean O'Neil | November 16, 2016

Conventional wisdom says that using search to plan and book travel is old-fashioned. Consumers now start their trip research elsewhere, such as on Facebook or Apple TV, or they may book via a reviews Read More

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