Lastminute.com takes over at Bravofly Rumbo, promises ahead-of-the-curve strategy
Lastminute.com takes over at Bravofly Rumbo, promises ahead-of-the-curve strategy
By Kevin May | May 21, 2015
Two months on from bedding in its purchase of Lastminute.com, Bravofly Rumbo has won shareholder... Read More
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Nobody's perfect - what Priceline didn't appreciate was coming next
Nobody's perfect - what Priceline didn't appreciate was coming next
By Kevin May | May 20, 2015
Love it or hate it - the Priceline Group, many would argue, has made very few wrong turns over the... Read More
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TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Five steps to understanding predictive marketing in travel
TLearn WEBINAR VIDEO - Five steps to understanding predictive marketing in travel
By Kevin May | May 19, 2015
Predictive marketing is the holy grail for marketers who want to communicate on a truly 1-to-1 basis... Read More
Webinars / Online
Airbnb claims only on the first page of its business plan
Airbnb claims only on the first page of its business plan
By Kevin May | May 19, 2015
It's a statement with probably enough of an edge to it to worry hospitality providers - and others -... Read More
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Suddenly, flight reviews could be the next big thing
Suddenly, flight reviews could be the next big thing
By Kevin May | May 18, 2015
Expedia has been quietly testing out flight reviews for the past 18 months - with results so far... Read More
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Priceline acquires PriceMatch, adds revenue management to hotel tech arsenal [UPDATED]
Priceline acquires PriceMatch, adds revenue management to hotel tech arsenal [UPDATED]
By Kevin May | May 15, 2015
UPDATE: We have now learned that PriceMatch did not take the $9 million funding round in February this... Read More
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Not content with hotel domination, Priceline Group now wants to push car rental services
Not content with hotel domination, Priceline Group now wants to push car rental services
By Kevin May | May 7, 2015
It was only a matter of time before the Priceline Group realised there was an opportunity to take on... Read More
News / Distribution
Travelport ramps up accommodation strategy, acknowledges possible role in sharing economy
Travelport ramps up accommodation strategy, acknowledges possible role in sharing economy
By Kevin May | May 7, 2015
Travelport says it will soon add vacation rental properties to its distribution network, in a bid to... Read More
News / Distribution
Developers in the Emerald Isle  - craic the code at THack Dublin
Developers in the Emerald Isle - craic the code at THack Dublin
By Kevin May | May 6, 2015
Developers in the Republic of Ireland are getting their first chance to participate in an open travel... Read More
News / Distribution
Venture Republic buys Flocations in bid to grow tour package bookings in Asia
Venture Republic buys Flocations in bid to grow tour package bookings in Asia
By Kevin May | April 29, 2015
Venture Republic Group has acquired online tour package startup Flocations as part of an expansion... Read More
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