Threatless: Why the OTA-tech alignments in activities aren’t a big deal
Threatless: Why the OTA-tech alignments in activities aren’t a big deal
By Douglas Quinby - Arival | August 5, 2019
These developments may only pertain to a few thousand operator customers across these systems that... Read More
Opinion / Distribution
Sounding Off: Damaging trust can take years to rebuild
Sounding Off: Damaging trust can take years to rebuild
By PhocusWire | August 2, 2019
CEOs walk a communications tightrope, where a loose word or two can trigger doubts in the minds of... Read More
Interview / Online
NDC Check, part 2: Next-gen airline distribution could be ready to fly
NDC Check, part 2: Next-gen airline distribution could be ready to fly
By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 31, 2019
Transformation, Proven ROI and Push-and-pull are the three drivers that are fully interrelated and... Read More
Opinion / Distribution
Vacasa buys remaining Wyndham Vacation Rentals unit for $162M
Vacasa buys remaining Wyndham Vacation Rentals unit for $162M
By Kevin May | July 30, 2019
The sale comes 18 months after Wyndham Worldwide sold its European vacation rental business... Read More
News / Online
NDC check, part 1: Is next-gen airline distribution taxiing or taking off?
NDC check, part 1: Is next-gen airline distribution taxiing or taking off?
By Philippe Der Arslanian - Answair | July 26, 2019
Despite the ineluctable NDC promise carried aggressively by the leading airlines, others seem to be... Read More
Opinion / Distribution
Hipcamp pegs $25M investment to expand camp and alternative accommodation platform
Hipcamp pegs $25M investment to expand camp and alternative accommodation platform
By Kevin May | July 25, 2019
Leading the Series B round is Andreessen Horowitz's Cultural Leadership Fund, with Yes VC also... Read More
News / Online
Roomex names new Garry Moroney as new CEO, promises "hyper-growth" phase
Roomex names new Garry Moroney as new CEO, promises "hyper-growth" phase
By Kevin May | July 24, 2019
Roomex co-founder and CEO Jack Donaghy moved on from the company to "pursue other interests."... Read More
News / Technology
Cruise line apps are igniting early onboard spending
Cruise line apps are igniting early onboard spending
By Tom Stieghorst - Travel Weekly | July 24, 2019
Cruise lines are expanding and refining their mobile device apps, and one result is a growing stream... Read More
News / Online
A tale of two startups - a booming tours and activities sector has a dark side
A tale of two startups - a booming tours and activities sector has a dark side
By Kevin May | July 23, 2019
For all the money pouring into the likes of GetYourGuide and Klook, spare a thought for other... Read More
News / Online
Booking.com relaxes keyword bidding clause with hotels
Booking.com relaxes keyword bidding clause with hotels
By Kevin May | July 22, 2019
Previously, hotels were restricted via their General Delivery Terms with the online travel agency on... Read More
News / Online

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