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airline app customer service
News / Technology
How airlines can improve customer service via their apps
By Jill Menze | June 29, 2018
Consumers primarily communicate via social networks and messaging apps on their mobile devices, which means airlines should be utilizing those channels to offer customer support. But how many have an active presence?... Read More
Alexa, what do Echo devices in hotels mean for travel marketers?
News / Technology
Alexa, what do Echo devices in hotels mean for travel marketers?
By Mat Harris - Sojern | June 29, 2018
It’s no secret that Amazon is extremely well-positioned to disrupt digital advertising, with a massive global customer base, hundreds of millions of Prime subscribers, tremendous data assets and large-scale investments in ad tech infrastructure. With the latest news that it will be placing Echo devices in hotel rooms, there’s now potentially even a bigger implication for travel advertisers.... Read More
Merlin Entertainments opens up London tourist attractions with Alipay
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Merlin Entertainments opens up London tourist attractions with Alipay
By Marisa Garcia | June 29, 2018
A new partnership between Alipay and Merlin Entertainments will make it easier for Chinese visitors to pay for tickets and souvenirs at popular London tourist sites. Chinese tourists can use the Al... Read More
Meituan finding new ways to cross-sell hotels to consumers
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Meituan finding new ways to cross-sell hotels to consumers
By Sponsored Content | June 29, 2018
This is an article by Ritesh Gupta for TravelDaily China.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. Meituan is targeting cross-selling of hotel accommodation, a low-frequency ser... Read More
Hostmaker hires account director, CWT recruits for traveller experience, and more...
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Hostmaker hires account director, CWT recruits for traveller experience, and more...
By PhocusWire | June 29, 2018
This is a roundup of announcements related to people moves and business expansions in travel in June 2018. Friday 29 June 2018 Hostmaker hires account director The home rentals management s... Read More
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News / Technology
360-degree content credited with hotel booking boost
By Kevin May | June 28, 2018
Rich content, such as virtual reality-based content, has become one of the main mechanisms of persuading hotel guests to upgrade their room.... Read More
OAG Plug and Play partnership
News / Startups
OAG partners with Plug and Play to spur innovation for travel
By Mitra Sorrells | June 28, 2018
OAG, a global provider of air travel data, has partnered with Plug and Play, a startup accelerator and innovation platform, to help travel startups disrupt the future of travel. ... Read More
Affiliate marketing strategies in travel
News / Online
Understanding the not-so-glamorous hidden gem of travel marketing
By Ivan Baidin - Travelpayouts | June 28, 2018
Affiliate marketing is a blind spot for the travel industry. ... Read More
CellPoint Mobile launches new engine to increase direct bookings, reach mobile customers
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CellPoint Mobile launches new engine to increase direct bookings, reach mobile customers
By Jill Menze | June 28, 2018
CellPoint Mobile has unveiled a new product to address two travel provider pain points: securing direct bookings and reaching a mobile-first audience.... Read More
Connect, sense, learn, act - the steps to gaining passenger insight
From Our Partners / Technology
Connect, sense, learn, act - the steps to gaining passenger insight
By Sponsored Content | June 28, 2018
Sponsored by TIBCO. Airports and airlines need to aggregate and analyse data to improve the on-airport experience for passengers, enhance operational efficiencies and drive increased revenues, acco... Read More
MyRoom combines AR and virtual tours to help hotel guests choose a room
News / Technology
MyRoom combines AR and virtual tours to help hotel guests choose a room
By Rob Gill | June 28, 2018
US hotel technology specialist Koridor has launched its MyRoom platform allowing guests to choose their room and select upgrade options. MyRoom uses technology such as augmented reality, 3D imagery... Read More
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News / Online
eDreams Odigeo hits record revenue milestone
By Kevin May | June 27, 2018
European travel group eDreams Odigeo has reached €500 million in annual revenue for the first time in its history, crediting growth in mobile as a significant factor.... Read More
Travelers waiting to book tours and activities, prefer local experiences
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Travelers waiting to book tours and activities, prefer local experiences
By Jill Menze | June 27, 2018
Summer is a busy season for tours and attractions operators, with the vacation-heavy months bringing with them an influx of people looking for things to do. But how - and when - are travelers booking activities?... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Instaroom brings communication to direct hotel bookings
Interview / Technology
STARTUP STAGE: Instaroom brings communication to direct hotel bookings
By Kevin May | June 27, 2018
Instaroom has built what it calls a "concierge platform" so that hotels can communicate directly with potential guests on their websites.... Read More
WeChat marketing for travel
News / Online
Q&A: How brands are using WeChat to attract travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | June 27, 2018
Travel brands and destinations are vying for the attention of Chinese travelers – already a massive market with an estimated 130.5 million outbound trips made in 2017 and projections of 10% growth annually for the next several years.... Read More
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