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Five non-obvious things to ask when getting a travel software demo
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Five non-obvious things to ask when getting a travel software demo
By Viewpoints | July 6, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Maria Regester, vice president, business development, for RightRez If you’re looking to partner with a travel technology company, the main thing you will want to know befor... Read More
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SnapShot founders leave, Shiji takes control of revenue tech platform
By Kevin May | July 6, 2018
Chinese hotel tech company Shiji Group has increased its stake in SnapShot - effectively buying out the shares of the founders of the five-year-old company.... Read More
Google triggers new AdWords update: What are the implications for hotels?
Opinion / Online
Google triggers new AdWords update: What are the implications for hotels?
By SiteMinder | July 6, 2018
This year is set to be an important one for advertisers currently using Google AdWords to shop their wares. If your hotel is one of these businesses, Google is introducing a brand-new interface for the platform along with some new features.... Read More
Startup pitch: Rateboard wants to help leisure hotels provide the right price to the right guest
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Startup pitch: Rateboard wants to help leisure hotels provide the right price to the right guest
By Linda Fox | July 6, 2018
Fresh from a seven-figure round of funding, Rateboard is seeking to speed up its expansion into further European markets as well as invest in product development. Funding for the Vienna-based busin... Read More
Airlines reaping the rewards of sprint style development
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Airlines reaping the rewards of sprint style development
By Linda Fox | July 6, 2018
Some months ago SAS began looking at its ancillary services and the revenue it was deriving from them. The airline set itself a target of doubling ancillary sales by 2020. As a starting point, SAS... Read More
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News / Startups
Lufthansa targets Asia Pacific hotspots for tech innovation
By Kevin May | July 5, 2018
Lufthansa Group's Innovation Hub is expanding to the Far East in a bid to capture some of the buzz and prowess of the tech community in two key centers in the region.... Read More
Day of the independents - why chains are seeing tech-savvy competitors celebrate
Opinion / Distribution
Day of the independents - why chains are seeing tech-savvy competitors celebrate
By Sue Spinney - Expedia Group | July 5, 2018
As competition among hotels remains heated due to new construction and market saturation, independent hotels continue to thrive and outpace chain hotels.... Read More
10 Years of the App Store (today!): two million apps and counting
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10 Years of the App Store (today!): two million apps and counting
By Viewpoints | July 5, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Glenville Morris, product director, digital insights, for Travelport Digital “What We Call The App Store” “So you’re a developer and you’ve just spent two weeks or maybe a... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Sleepbox's micro-hotels house travelers in urban areas
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Sleepbox's micro-hotels house travelers in urban areas
By Jill Menze | July 5, 2018
Sleepbox's portable micro-hotels are designed for travelers stuck in an airport or looking for a cheap and easy place to stay. The modular rooms are geared toward millennials who want accommodations that fall somewhere between hotels and Airbnbs.... Read More
VIDEO: Travel supremacy - Asian Tigers versus Global Elephants
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VIDEO: Travel supremacy - Asian Tigers versus Global Elephants
By PhocusWire | July 5, 2018
For many years it was expected, inevitably in a rather arrogant fashion, that western travel brands would simply expand their power to other corners of the globe.... Read More
Five become one as Stasher wins Expedia Affiliate Network startup initiative
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Five become one as Stasher wins Expedia Affiliate Network startup initiative
By Linda Fox | July 5, 2018
Hotel Jumpstart, the accelerator from Expedia Affiliate Network and Hotels.com, has announced Stasher as the winner of the program. Following a demo day in London this week, Stasher came out top no... Read More
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Alexa For Hospitality is a seminal moment in the industry (despite challenges)
By David Berger - Volara | July 4, 2018
The launch of Alexa for Hospitality is a seminal moment for hoteliers, as well as the ecosystem of vendors that serve them.... Read More
Brand reputation hangs in the balance with each customer
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Brand reputation hangs in the balance with each customer
By Marisa Garcia | July 4, 2018
A new study on the impact of positive or negative customer service experiences shows something we may already have suspected: a company’s reputation and customer loyalty hang in the balance with each... Read More
VIDEO: Next generation of travel tech leaders
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VIDEO: Next generation of travel tech leaders
By PhocusWire | July 4, 2018
Generally, the current crop of leaders of the industry were brought up on the early days of ecommerce.... Read More
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London attractions court Chinese tourists with new Alipay partnership
By Mitra Sorrells | July 3, 2018
Popular attractions such as the London Eye, Madame Tussauds London, London Eye River Cruise and more, will now accept Alipay for the purchase of tickets.... Read More
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