Hotel in-room tech raises a glass to automatic wine
Hotel in-room tech raises a glass to automatic wine
By Kevin May | February 2, 2017
The hi-tech guest experience in hotel rooms has so far been limited mainly to just a handful of items.... Read More
News / Technology
Carlson Wagonlit launches 3.0, a tech-led reinvention of corporate travel
Carlson Wagonlit launches 3.0, a tech-led reinvention of corporate travel
By Kevin May | February 1, 2017
Carlson Wagonlit is going all out in a bid to reposition itself as a digital travel management company... Read More
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Ground transport platforms consolidate as iCars acquires assets of Limos.com
Ground transport platforms consolidate as iCars acquires assets of Limos.com
By Kevin May | February 1, 2017
Well-funded Limos.com has sold to iCars for an undisclosed fee, just over eight years since it first... Read More
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Hilton inks deal with Amazon as part of guest loyalty shift
Hilton inks deal with Amazon as part of guest loyalty shift
By Kevin May | January 31, 2017
Global hotel chain Hilton is embarking on an overhaul of its branding and loyalty programme, including... Read More
News / Online
HomeAway removes last remnant of independent guest-owner interaction
HomeAway removes last remnant of independent guest-owner interaction
By Kevin May | January 31, 2017
HomeAway has split opinion over its decision to alter the way in which potential guests can interact... Read More
News / Online
TripAdvisor secures a tenth of all online travel traffic
TripAdvisor secures a tenth of all online travel traffic
By Kevin May | January 30, 2017
TripAdvisor provides a regular metric about its global traffic - an eye-watering "390 million average... Read More
News / Online
Understanding the Airbnb phenomenon, using 3D maps
Understanding the Airbnb phenomenon, using 3D maps
By Kevin May | January 27, 2017
There are various ways of viewing the rise of Airbnb on both a global and in individual country basis.... Read More
News / Distribution
Ryanair suspends packages web booking service
Ryanair suspends packages web booking service
By Kevin May | January 25, 2017
European low-cost carrier Ryanair has temporarily closed its Ryanair Holidays service, just over a... Read More
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Over half of all travel-related searches are for hotels
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... Read More
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Google Translate update shows the true power of machine learning
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... Read More
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