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Data isn't just extra baggage - handle it with care
News / Distribution
Data isn't just extra baggage - handle it with care
By Viewpoints | May 14, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Ollie Gandy, client services director of Yes & Pepper. For most travel companies, data is the aeroplane that’ll fly them into a consumer’s inbox, psyche and wallet. Wit... Read More
Travelport NDC benefits
News / Distribution
Travelport touts opportunities, challenges of NDC
By Mitra Sorrells | May 14, 2018
As the industry moves ahead with implementation of IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC), Travelport’s global head of product and marketing for air commerce is optimistic the new data transmission standard will improve outcomes for airlines, intermediaries and consumers.... Read More
Security series part 2 GDPR
News / Technology
Unlocking travel security, part 2: The looming GDPR deadline
By Mitra Sorrells | May 14, 2018
The European Parliament approved GDPR in 2016 and gave companies two years to prepare their systems and policies for compliance. ... Read More
GoEuro's chief operating officer on APIs, organic growth and Berlin's startups
News / Technology
GoEuro's chief operating officer on APIs, organic growth and Berlin's startups
By Martin Cowen | May 14, 2018
This is the latest in a series of articles spun out of tnoozLIVE@ITB, recorded live over three days at ITB Berlin this March. More clips and interviews to come here, as well as on our YouTube channel.... Read More
Startup Stage VacationRenter
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: VacationRenter aims to solve the industry's inventory fragmentation
By Mitra Sorrells | May 14, 2018
Two ex-Googlers created the vacation rental search engine that consolidates listings from sites such as Booking.com, VRBO, HomeAway and more. ... Read More
How one European company is quietly building its (hotel tech) empire
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How one European company is quietly building its (hotel tech) empire
By Simone Puorto | May 14, 2018
A few weeks ago Zucchetti, a company providing software and hardware for the hospitality industry among others, quietly acquired Italy-based rival Simple Booking. Tnooz reached out to both companie... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Blanca Menchaca on Asia being misunderstood
Interview / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2018 Preview: Blanca Menchaca on Asia being misunderstood
By PhocusWire | May 13, 2018
The BeMyGuest co-founder will be battling with Bobby Healy of CarTrawler, asking if the "Asian Tigers" have enough to win over the global elephants, especially in a land where scale matters.... Read More
QOTW: Something about a battle of wills
News / Technology
QOTW: Something about a battle of wills
By PhocusWire | May 11, 2018
Quote from Bill Carroll, independent analyst for Phocuswright and PhD.... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Tripcents brings idea-save-pay process to trip planning
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Tripcents brings idea-save-pay process to trip planning
By Kevin May | May 11, 2018
Founded in mid-2017, Tripcents has a different take on the trip planning model by tapping into one of the most important parts of traveling: paying for the trip.... Read More
AI and tracking data: looking beyond the travel industry
Opinion / Technology
AI and tracking data: looking beyond the travel industry
By Simon Tomlinson - SITA | May 11, 2018
The combination of artificial intelligence and tracking data will increasingly enable organizations to optimize operations, introduce automation, utilize prediction tools and adapt what they do in real-time to avert disruption.... Read More
TripAdvisor airport store program grows
News / Online
TripAdvisor airport store program grows
By Kevin May | May 10, 2018
Rarely mentioned by TripAdvisor (it's not really been officially announced) but the company has a growing offline strategy, too.... Read More
trivago triphappy
News / Online
Trivago buys AI startup TripHappy to improve personalized search
By Jill Menze | May 10, 2018
In a bid to expand its personalized offerings for consumers, German hotel metasearch platform Trivago has acquired artificial intelligence startup TripHappy.... Read More
Hotel direct distribution benefits "debunked"
News / Distribution
Hotel direct distribution benefits "debunked"
By Kevin May | May 10, 2018
"No measurable impact" is the headline-grabbing finding from a study looking at whether direct bookings have any impact on the cost of distribution for hotels.... Read More
Booking Holdings homes in on the long run
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Booking Holdings homes in on the long run
By Martin Cowen | May 10, 2018
Booking Holdings' first quarter results include, as you'd expect, some pretty big numbers - such as gross bookings of $25 billion, nearly 200 million room nights booked, a 33% increase in net income t... Read More
TripAdvisor wants to utilize massive user base to grow Experiences
News / Online
TripAdvisor wants to utilize massive user base to grow Experiences
By Kevin May | May 10, 2018
TripAdvisor has high hopes for its Experiences division, claiming that there is plenty of room for growth as more suppliers shift online.... Read More
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