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Booking.com leads the way as top hotel channel
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Booking.com leads the way as top hotel channel
By Kevin May | February 7, 2018
Some 72 million reservations have been analysed to discover what are claimed to be top revenue-generating booking channels for hotels.... Read More
Trivago ends first year on public markets with 37% revenue jump
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Trivago ends first year on public markets with 37% revenue jump
By Mitra Sorrells | February 7, 2018
Hotel metasearch platform Trivago says increased awareness of the brand and strategic TV advertising have helped push annual revenue above €1 billion in 2017 – the first time the Germany-based company has hit that milestone.   ... Read More
Airbnb officially opens up platform to hotel distribution
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Airbnb officially opens up platform to hotel distribution
By Kevin May | February 7, 2018
Airbnb is to allow hotels and other accommodation providers to list on the site for the first time through an official third party distribution network.... Read More
In The Big Chair - Robert Albert of Routehappy
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In The Big Chair - Robert Albert of Routehappy
By Jill Menze | February 7, 2018
The travel industry veteran of more than ten-plus years will continue to lead Routehappy as a strategic business unit as part of its ATPCO acquisition. ... Read More
skyscanner travel data
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How traveler interest versus action varies across region
By Jill Menze | February 7, 2018
Examining traveler behavior through the lens of flight searches and resulting actions reveals similarities and differences across the Americas, Asia Pacific and EMEA regions.... Read More
Blockchain the enabler of new non-air standards project
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Blockchain the enabler of new non-air standards project
By Martin Cowen | February 7, 2018
Travel Ledger is a new initiative which is aiming to oversee a new B2B industry standard for settling non-air financial payments, in the same way that IATA's BSP has become the global standard for the... Read More
How cutting-edge hotels use artificial intelligence for a great guest experience
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How cutting-edge hotels use artificial intelligence for a great guest experience
By Viewpoints | February 7, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Mitul Makadia, founder of Maruti Techlabs. In the 21st century, industries that resist integrating new technologies often lose their competitive edge. Businesses across the... Read More
Nordic Choice blockchain test Winding Tree
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Q&A: How - and why - Nordic Choice Hotels is testing blockchain
By Mitra Sorrells | February 7, 2018
Could an open-source blockchain-based distribution system stimulate innovative solutions from travel industry startups, provide more choices to travelers, and drive more revenue to suppliers? ... Read More
Singapore Airlines launches large-scale digital innovation initiative
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Singapore Airlines launches large-scale digital innovation initiative
By Marisa Garcia | February 7, 2018
Singapore Airlines has announced the launch of a Digital Innovation Blueprint to support the development of a travel technology community in Singapore, and to help diversify its own product and servic... Read More
Google updates UX to make flight and hotel bookings easier on mobile
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Google updates UX to make flight and hotel bookings easier on mobile
By Nick Vivion | February 6, 2018
With experts emphasizing the importance of UX, and consumers responding to well-designed products, it's more than just a nice-t0-have. An intuitive user experience is critical in today's competitive e... Read More
Google new nav bar hotel search
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Google simplifies travel search, leads for partners with new all-in-one mobile upgrade
By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2018
Google is adding new features to its travel search functions to add ease and speed for mobile users.... Read More
Sabre launches 'Ella,' TSI's new virtual travel agent chatbot
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Sabre launches 'Ella,' TSI's new virtual travel agent chatbot
By Michele McDonald | February 6, 2018
Sabre Corp. launched a pilot program of a “virtual agent” chatbot powered by artificial intelligence with Dallas-headquartered Travel Services International USA (TSI). As with most initial forays i... Read More
Online travel agency fightback: Tactics to lure direct bookings
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Online travel agency fightback: Tactics to lure direct bookings
By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | February 6, 2018
As the travel planning journey continues to become increasingly more complex, hoteliers need to be looking for more impactful ways to engage and retain their best potential guests.... Read More
BCD Travel sets out tech playbook, creates marketplace for third parties
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BCD Travel sets out tech playbook, creates marketplace for third parties
By Linda Fox | February 6, 2018
BCD Travel has developed a platform for corporate travellers and bookers to access third party services. At launch, the marketplace will include a number of startups including Fairfly and Freebird... Read More
Bing Phocuswright digital travel marketing study
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What travel marketers need to know for digital engagement
By Mitra Sorrells | February 6, 2018
Travel marketers should fine-tune digital strategies to attract new customers and reinforce loyalty among existing ones as they strive to prevail in the competitive landscape of online travel agencies, metasearch sites and supplier brands.   ... Read More