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In the Big Chair - Nicolas Brusson of BlaBlaCar
Interview / Online
In the Big Chair - Nicolas Brusson of BlaBlaCar
By Linda Fox | March 15, 2019
BlaBlaCar is an online marketplace for carpooling. Founded in France is 2006, it has since grown to cover additional markets and has widened its offerings to other transport modes.... Read More
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News / Technology
Hotel experts warn data should not just be considered a "hobby"
By Linda Fox | March 14, 2019
Hotel experts talk about the role of AI in improving the guest experience, with words of warning to consider.... Read More
Online travel agency giants spent $10.6B on marketing in 2018 (but look closer)
News / Online
Online travel agency giants spent $10.6B on marketing in 2018 (but look closer)
By Kevin May | March 14, 2019
The $10 billion-plus level of combined marketing between the pair masks a dramatic slowing down of activity compared to previous annual increases.... Read More
The push and pull of travel advertising
News / Online
The push and pull of travel advertising
By Phocuswright Research  | March 14, 2019
Products have their strengths, and travel brands need to diversify their ad channel mix to maintain a balance of brand awareness tactics, direct-response offerings and a foray into emerging technologies to stay relevant.... Read More
My Method Booking brand marketing
News / Online
My Method... Booking.com's marketing director on its new brand advertising strategy
By Mitra Sorrells | March 14, 2019
Booking.com's U.S. regional marketing director breaks down the thinking behind the OTA's new brand advertising campaign.... Read More
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News / Technology
Fliggy packs Alibaba technology into debut FlyZoo hotel
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2019
Fliggy sets up FlyZoo hotel with automated services to improve the guest experience.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Home is where the growth is as Booking.com invests in brand and tech
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2019
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel on growth in alternative accommodation and brand awareness.... Read More
Are urban mobility apps the new online travel agencies?
Opinion / Distribution
Are urban mobility apps the new online travel agencies?
By David Litwak - Mozio | March 13, 2019
As more money gets poured into the sector, it's time to start thinking about urban mobility and how it intersects with the travel industry.... Read More
Flight Centre chatbot investments
News / Technology
Flight Centre steps up investments in AI-powered chatbot solutions
By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2019
Flight Centre Travel Group has acquired travel chatbot Sam and has increased its investment in 30SecondsToFly.... Read More
Yatra directors mull over Ebix $336M acquisition bid
News / Online
Yatra directors mull over Ebix $336M acquisition bid
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019
India-based online travel agency Yatra will review a proposal from U.S.-based Ebix to acquire the company for $336 million.... Read More
Reality check: Airbnb still has a long way to go after HotelTonight deal
Opinion / Online
Reality check: Airbnb still has a long way to go after HotelTonight deal
By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | March 12, 2019
The hoopla over the Airbnb purchase of HotelTonight needs further analysis, with more challenges than opportunities ahead for the new owner if it wants to become an OTA.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Google and TripAdvisor stand out for tour and activity research
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019
More than half of travelers (56%) say they used Google and 38% say they used TripAdvisor to help plan activities.... Read More
SITA baggage tracking Aeromexico chatbot
News / Technology
Aeromexico enables automated baggage tracking via chatbot
By Mitra Sorrells | March 12, 2019
  Aeromexico is the first airline to integrate SITA’s artificial intelligence-powered baggage tracking system into its passenger chatbot.... Read More
Will travel brands bend to join the mobile "fold"?
Opinion / Technology
Will travel brands bend to join the mobile "fold"?
By Glenville Morris - Travelport Digital | March 11, 2019
Project Valley has finally become more than just a project. It became a proper announcement, with a proper release date but more importantly, it became a proper device: the Samsung Galaxy Fold.... Read More
Ground transportation part 2 car rental
News / Technology
Ground innovation, part 2: A new model for car rental
By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2019
For part 2 in our ground transportation series we look at some of the innovations in the sector from Turo, Sixt and Avis Budget Group.... Read More
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