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ATPCO gets real-time air ticket filing go-ahead
News / Technology
ATPCO gets real-time air ticket filing go-ahead
By Kevin May | August 20, 2018
Global aviation fare registration platform ATPCO will use the recent award of a technology patent to redevelop its pricing calculation system.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: WhyHotel turns luxury apartment buildings into pop-up hotels
Interview / Online
STARTUP STAGE: WhyHotel turns luxury apartment buildings into pop-up hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | August 20, 2018
WhyHotel transforms unoccupied apartment units in brand-new luxury buildings into temporary hotel rooms. The pop-up hotels employ 24/7 on-site staff with the intention of giving guests the "like-home" experience of a home-share with the service quality of a hotel.... Read More
Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 3: The support systems
News / Startups
Surveying the travel startup landscape, part 3: The support systems
By Mitra Sorrells | August 20, 2018
In the last few years, several support programs have launched to help entrepreneurs evaluate, develop and grow their innovative ventures across every aspect of travel and tourism. ... Read More
UK airline pax less satisfied, despite better search and booking processes
News / Technology
UK airline pax less satisfied, despite better search and booking processes
By Marisa Garcia | August 20, 2018
The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has published its latest consumer survey which shows a drop in overall airline passenger satisfaction to 83% compared to 90% in the first survey conducted in the... Read More
OYO expands in China, Ctrip grows offline sales and more China news and trends
News / Technology
OYO expands in China, Ctrip grows offline sales and more China news and trends
By PhocusWire | August 20, 2018
OYO signed 400 hotels and 25,000 rooms in China last month alone; Ctrip's offline shops attract new customers; a fresh take on Klook's $200 million and  more. Jin Jiang, OYO To lower its debt, HNA... Read More
ATPCO patents new pricing methodology
News / Distribution
ATPCO patents new pricing methodology
By Marisa Garcia | August 20, 2018
ATPCO has been awarded a patent in the US for new airline ticket pricing technology developed by its in-house data scientists and technical architects. It says that airlines will get greater contro... Read More
Studying the top five travel and aviation buzzwords in 2018
From Our Partners / Technology
Studying the top five travel and aviation buzzwords in 2018
By Sponsored Content | August 20, 2018
Sponsored by Global Aviation Festival At the Global Aviation Festival in London we work all year round to examine the latest technology trends impacting the aviation and travel industry. Working w... Read More
QOTW: Something about using your super powers
News / Startups
QOTW: Something about using your super powers
By PhocusWire | August 17, 2018
Quote from Tao Tao, co-founder and COO of GetYourGuide, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
Roomex 8M funding
News / Startups
Roomex locks in €8M to fuel product development and market expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | August 17, 2018
Dublin-based Roomex has raised €8 million series A funding to develop its hotel booking platform for small and medium businesses and to expand beyond Ireland and the United Kingdom.  ... Read More
The secret to direct bookings? Consider hotel website conversion rates
Opinion / Online
The secret to direct bookings? Consider hotel website conversion rates
By Max Starkov | August 17, 2018
A key imperative for hoteliers in 2018 is preventing travel planners from becoming distracted by digital noise and serving them content at the correct time in order to convert them into bookings.... Read More
Taiwan startup FunNow raises 5 million
News / Startups
FunNow raises $5M to expand tours and activities in Southeast Asia and Japan
By Mitra Sorrells | August 16, 2018
FunNow, a Taiwan-based instant booking app for entertainment and leisure activities, has raised $5 million Series A funding led by Alibaba Entrepreneur Fund. ... Read More
Why mega-rounds of $100M are now commonplace
Notated News / Startups
Why mega-rounds of $100M are now commonplace
By Erin Griffith - New York Times | August 16, 2018
Startups raising $100 million or more from investors — known as a mega-round in Silicon Valley — used to be a rarity.... Read More
Google on travel marketing
Opinion / Online
Google: Time to rethink fairy tale loyalty strategies in travel
By Jenna Hovel - Google | August 16, 2018
Today, people have more booking options than ever at their fingertips. And marketers must evolve their strategies to meet customers where they are. ... Read More
On The Beach takes offline chance with £20M Classic Collection deal
News / Online
On The Beach takes offline chance with £20M Classic Collection deal
By Kevin May | August 16, 2018
Proof that online travel brands are still have an eye on opportunities in the physical world, with On The Beach buying luxury travel brand for travel agents, Classic Collection.... Read More
Fetch.AI leverages smart ledger tech to personalize hospitality offerings
News / Technology
Fetch.AI leverages smart ledger tech to personalize hospitality offerings
By Jill Menze | August 16, 2018
Smart ledger technology company Fetch.AI has developed a “decentralized digital world” to bring advanced personalized offerings to travelers at hotels.... Read More
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