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STARTUP STAGE: xCheck gives airlines tech to better showcase web fares
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: xCheck gives airlines tech to better showcase web fares
By Kevin May | August 30, 2018
U.S.-based xCheck is a tool for airlines to manage and optimize their fares when pushing prices to online marketing channels.... Read More
The impact of influencer marketing on the booking journey
Opinion / Online
The impact of influencer marketing on the booking journey
By Angharad Miller - Swayy | August 30, 2018
Let’s set the scene. Up until the digital revolution, traditional marketing and word-of-mouth were the only real ways to grow consumer awareness at a notable scale.... Read More
China's Big 5 hotel platforms have 96% of the market
News / Technology
China's Big 5 hotel platforms have 96% of the market
By Martin Cowen | August 30, 2018
Analysis of China's online hotel booking market in the second quarter of the year shows that almost the entire market is controlled by five businesses. Trustdata, a mobile internet big data monitor... Read More
UK pax share their thoughts on AI and VR applications in airport lounges
News / Technology
UK pax share their thoughts on AI and VR applications in airport lounges
By Marisa Garcia | August 30, 2018
Two reports into UK airline passenger preferences reveal some surprising generational differences in consumer sentiment towards new technologies. The studies were conducted by YouGov on behalf of m... Read More
RedAwning targets multi-unit rental sector with Leavetown acquisition
News / Distribution
RedAwning targets multi-unit rental sector with Leavetown acquisition
By Kevin May | August 30, 2018
Vacation rental network RedAwning has made it second acquisition of 2018 - this time buying fellow service Leavetown Vacations and its Jetstream distribution platform.... Read More
Hotelbeds Americas, Uber CFO, Traveltek's latest VP, and more
News / Online
Hotelbeds Americas, Uber CFO, Traveltek's latest VP, and more
By PhocusWire | August 29, 2018
This is a roundup of announcements related to people moves and business expansions in travel in August 2018. 30 August 2018 Hotelbeds names Americas sourcing director The B2B/wholesaler gia... Read More
WEBINAR REPLAY: Fighting fraud and optimizing user experience in travel
News / Technology
WEBINAR REPLAY: Fighting fraud and optimizing user experience in travel
By PhocusWire | August 29, 2018
Protecting against digital fraud is one of the darker elements that travel brands have to understand and handle on a daily basis.... Read More
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News / Online
eDreams Odigeo claims revenue strategy overhaul is working
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2018
Spain-based eDreams Odigeo says the shift in its revenue strategy is working as it reports results for the first quarter of 2018.... Read More
Is there enough room for another one-stop shop like Airbnb?
News / Online
Is there enough room for another one-stop shop like Airbnb?
By Kevin May | August 29, 2018
It's worth remembering that Airbnb was the feisty little upstart of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry not too long ago - before it became a power player.... Read More
tnoozLIVE@GBTA - NDC experts look ahead
News / Distribution
tnoozLIVE@GBTA - NDC experts look ahead
By Martin Cowen | August 29, 2018
The mood music around NDC has changed over the past few months - the sometimes melodic but often cacophanous background is now more coherent, more harmonious and more listened to. But some fine-tuning... Read More
eDreams ODIGEO starts to deliver on packages
News / Technology
eDreams ODIGEO starts to deliver on packages
By Rob Gill | August 29, 2018
eDreams ODIGEO is increasing sales of dynamic packages and flight ancillaries, as well as seeing a higher rate of mobile bookings. The Barcelona-based, Spanish-listed company, which owns brands suc... Read More
Online travel bookings booming in China, India, driven by millennials
News / Online
Online travel bookings booming in China, India, driven by millennials
By Mitra Sorrells | August 29, 2018
Digital travel sales in China and India are far outpacing the rest of the world and that is expected to continue for the next several years.  ... Read More
Bye-bye POS; hello payments automation
From Our Partners / Distribution
Bye-bye POS; hello payments automation
By Sponsored Content | August 29, 2018
Sponsored by Roomcloud All ecommerce players continue to look at ways to simplify processes and many continue to improve workflows which are already very efficient. The tourism industry is part... Read More
Fareportal integrates Routehappy rich content into booking flow
News / Distribution
Fareportal integrates Routehappy rich content into booking flow
By Marisa Garcia | August 29, 2018
Routehappy by ATPCO has announced a new partnership with Fareportal to introduce Universal Product Attribute (UPA) rich-content. A statement says that the integration is "a first for a consumer trave... Read More
Travello gets $5M round to push Bluetee marketing tech and expand
News / Startups
Travello gets $5M round to push Bluetee marketing tech and expand
By Kevin May | August 28, 2018
It's been a long time since a travel social network has caught some attention - but Travello has done so with a $5 million fund-raise.... Read More
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