Airbnb transparency drive as hosts worldwide asked to clarify roles
Airbnb transparency drive as hosts worldwide asked to clarify roles
By Kevin May | October 26, 2016
Airbnb is to embark on programme to gather more information about the hosts of its 2.5 million... Read More
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Less than half of activity suppliers distribute through online travel agencies
Less than half of activity suppliers distribute through online travel agencies
By Kevin May | October 26, 2016
Trekksoft claims a survey it carried out this year revealed only four out of ten activity suppliers... Read More
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Ancillary spend by passengers on airlines has many regional differences
Ancillary spend by passengers on airlines has many regional differences
By Kevin May | October 26, 2016
Passengers realise that the air ticket is not what it used to be and having to buy ancillary services... Read More
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Middle East is the next battleground in online travel
Middle East is the next battleground in online travel
By Kevin May | October 25, 2016
It was only a few years ago that the growth in the global economy — and that of travel — was centred... Read More
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Huge majority of passengers willing to trade personal data for better airline experience
Huge majority of passengers willing to trade personal data for better airline experience
By Kevin May | October 24, 2016
Over eight out of ten airline passengers say they would be happy to give more information about... Read More
News / Technology
GuestCentric acquires tech services of Great Hotels Of The World
GuestCentric acquires tech services of Great Hotels Of The World
By Kevin May | October 24, 2016
Digital marketing software provider GuestCentric has added a tech element to its business by buying... Read More
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Lufthansa promises to take personalised in-flight tech to higher level
Lufthansa promises to take personalised in-flight tech to higher level
By Kevin May | October 24, 2016
Contextual marketing platform Epteca is working with Lufthansa to bring customised messages and... Read More
News / Online
Rumours versus reality (with a bit of mischief thrown in) for travel search
Rumours versus reality (with a bit of mischief thrown in) for travel search
By Kevin May | October 21, 2016
Even before the latest in a Long Line Of Unsubstantiated Rumours about Skyscanner materialised, many... Read More
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Booking.com eyes Asia-Pacific for next move in global domination chess game
Booking.com eyes Asia-Pacific for next move in global domination chess game
By Kevin May | October 20, 2016
Be warned, Asia-Pacific: Booking.com has big ambitions for the region and wants to replicate the... Read More
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Warning to travel startups: pause for reflection and get investment approach right
Warning to travel startups: pause for reflection and get investment approach right
By Kevin May | October 20, 2016
Travel startups should reconsider their obsession with raising money but also smarten up their act... Read More
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