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VIDEO: Understanding the differences in the blockchain
News / Technology
VIDEO: Understanding the differences in the blockchain
By Kevin May | June 25, 2019
By now most folk should know that there is a distinct difference between the open model of blockchain and distributed ledger technology.... Read More
BeMyGuest raises new round in bid to bolster activity supplier tech
News / Technology
BeMyGuest raises new round in bid to bolster activity supplier tech
By Kevin May | June 24, 2019
The Singapore-based company has not disclosed the level of investment but says it is "more than sufficient to support the company through its next growth phase."... Read More
Travel payments, part 4: Hopes and hurdles for startups
News / Technology
Travel payments, part 4: Hopes and hurdles for startups
By Mitra Sorrells | June 24, 2019
In part four of our payments month them we talk to investors and entrepreneurs about the challenges and opportunities for startups in this space.... Read More
duffel series a round
News / Startups
Duffel raises $21.5M for yet-to-launch distribution platform
By Jill Menze | June 21, 2019
Benchmark, which has invested in companies including Uber, Twitter and Snap, led the Series A round, with participation from Blossom Capital and Index Ventures, which participated in Duffel’s $4.7 million seed round last year.... Read More
sounding off 21 emerging technologies
Interview / Technology
Sounding Off: Not all emerging tech is created equal
By PhocusWire | June 21, 2019
Technology can be exciting and the user experience pretty good. And brands should be applauded for dabbling with interesting new consumer interfaces to see what works. But there is a "but"...... Read More
How Instagram breathed new life into destination marketing
Opinion / Online
How Instagram breathed new life into destination marketing
By Richard Black - Sojern | June 21, 2019
A few years ago, DMOs where just dipping their toe in the digital advertising water. Now, there's no stopping them as Instagram illustrates its huge opportunity for marketers.... Read More
Amadeus begins Salesforce integration, starts with disruption management
News / Technology
Amadeus begins Salesforce integration, starts with disruption management
June 21, 2019
This is "just the beginning" - further use cases which could include reservations to come further down the road.... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY! How hoteliers can succeed with the Google Ads Migration
News / Online
WEBINAR REPLAY! How hoteliers can succeed with the Google Ads Migration
By PhocusWire | June 20, 2019
To help advertisers use Hotel Ads in a more robust and scaled manner, Google is introducing a new Google Ads campaign type called Hotel Campaigns.... Read More
etraveli group
News / Online
Etraveli Group acquires TripStack, Flight Network in effort to build North American presence
By Linda Fox | June 20, 2019
The Sweden-based company, whose brands include Gotogate, Seat24 and Flygresor, says the move will boost its presence in North America as well as extend its airline integration capabilities.... Read More
Hopper ramps up hotel booking with global private rates and price tracking
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Hopper ramps up hotel booking with global private rates and price tracking
By Kevin May | June 20, 2019
Eighteen months on from its initial launch, Hopper is applying some of the secret sauce learned from flights to its hotel search and booking service.... Read More
Industry innovation: Insider perspectives on how to make tourism better
Opinion / Online
Industry innovation: Insider perspectives on how to make tourism better
By Voyager HQ | June 20, 2019
The in-destination segment - worth an estimated $150 billion - continues to capture its fair share of attention in the broader travel industry. But it is evolving fast.... Read More
Expedia’s Arthur Chapin on emerging tech: The good, the bad… and the blockchain
News / Technology
Expedia’s Arthur Chapin on emerging tech: The good, the bad… and the blockchain
By Jill Menze | June 20, 2019
You’ve heard it once, and you’ll hear again how things like blockchain and Amazon’s Alexa are disrupting the travel industry. But when does the talk turn from promise and buzz to practical application?... Read More
Cendyn Accel-KKR investment
News / Technology
Cendyn eyes growth and acquisitions, transitions leadership with Accel-KKR investment
By Mitra Sorrells | June 20, 2019
The hospitality tech supplier is making plans to grow on the heels of an equity investment from Accel-KKR and under the leadership of new president Tim Sullivan.... Read More
The evolution of the user experience in online business travel
Opinion / Online
The evolution of the user experience in online business travel
By Simon Carmouche - PredictX | June 19, 2019
It feels like the industry is finally getting around to giving some long-overdue attention to the relative quality of the user experience of booking and trip itinerary management. Maybe not?... Read More
VIDEO: Awaze on a vacation rental sector that is growing up
News / Online
VIDEO: Awaze on a vacation rental sector that is growing up
By Kevin May | June 19, 2019
Henrik Kjellberg explains how the wider vacation rental market is adapting to consumer trends, what Awaze is doing to protect itself from the competition and where the sector needs to evolve... Read More
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