Travel startups cling to inspiration sector, yet massively out of sync with investment
Travel startups cling to inspiration sector, yet massively out of sync with investment
By Kevin May | August 20, 2015
Inspiration-based businesses continue to dominate the travel startup landscape, far ahead of those... Read More
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Agencies threaten Lufthansa with GDS fee injunction, but secretly worry over domino effect
Agencies threaten Lufthansa with GDS fee injunction, but secretly worry over domino effect
By Kevin May | August 19, 2015
With the introduction of the Lufthansa GDS surcharge less than fortnight away, details are emerging... Read More
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TripAdvisor sells Kuxun brand and revises China strategy
TripAdvisor sells Kuxun brand and revises China strategy
By Kevin May | August 18, 2015
TripAdvisor has ended its ownership of Kuxun, a Beijing-based travel site, with a sale to consumer... Read More
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Online travel agencies claim Lufthansa GDS charge is manifestly illegal
Online travel agencies claim Lufthansa GDS charge is manifestly illegal
By Kevin May | August 18, 2015
It hasn't been a greatest seven days for Lufthansa with its plans to introduce a Euro 16 levy on all... Read More
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Booking.com has no ambitions for corporate travel beyond hotels
Booking.com has no ambitions for corporate travel beyond hotels
By Kevin May | August 18, 2015
There was a degree of curiosity a few months back when Booking.com unveiled its Booking.com For... Read More
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Travel predicted to be losing billions due to poor mobile experience
Travel predicted to be losing billions due to poor mobile experience
By Kevin May | August 18, 2015
Almost two out of five mobile shoppers have abandoned a travel booking on a mobile device due to poor... Read More
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Marriott hits back at travel agent criticism over direct booking ad
Marriott hits back at travel agent criticism over direct booking ad
By Kevin May | August 17, 2015
Marriott has defended its decision to run a campaign that encourages users to book direct, rather than... Read More
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China joins list of countries avoiding Lufthansa GDS fee
China joins list of countries avoiding Lufthansa GDS fee
By Kevin May | August 17, 2015
Two of the five most populous countries on earth have now joined the list of those exempt from a GDS... Read More
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Brazilian agencies get temporary reprieve from Lufthansa GDS surcharge
Brazilian agencies get temporary reprieve from Lufthansa GDS surcharge
By Kevin May | August 12, 2015
Evidence is emerging that a move by Lufthansa to introduce a levy on all bookings via the GDS is... Read More
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Travel agents demand Marriott axe campaign to push direct web sales
Travel agents demand Marriott axe campaign to push direct web sales
By Kevin May | August 12, 2015
Marriott has angered a major travel agency group with its latest advertising campaign to encourage... Read More
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