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Travel and millennials: how to capitalize on the next generation
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 14, 2017
Travelers in the millennial category have different buying habits than their older counterparts – so how can travel tech capture this market?... Read More
OTA big guns on what the future holds for their businesses
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OTA big guns on what the future holds for their businesses
By Kerry Medina | November 14, 2017
Wall Street analysts weren’t the only ones to weigh in on Expedia Inc. and Priceline Group’s stock prices during the recent Phocuswright Conference in Fort Lauderdale. Glenn Fogel and Mark Okerstro... Read More
Farelogix lands Alaska Airlines as latest merchandising customer
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Farelogix lands Alaska Airlines as latest merchandising customer
By Marisa Garcia | November 14, 2017
Alaska Airlines is the latest carrier to adopt the Farelogix FLX Merchandise engine which helps airlines adapt and personalize products and services. FLX Merchandise is integrated as an enterprise... Read More
Drilling down on the purchasing behavior of APAC travelers
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Drilling down on the purchasing behavior of APAC travelers
By Kerry Medina | November 14, 2017
Expedia Media Solutions has taken a look at the purchase habits of APAC travelers across several generations in its latest research. The study, conducted in conjunction with Northstar Research Part... Read More
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News / Online
Airbnb usage slowing, OTAs should seize opportunity
By Kevin May | November 13, 2017
Adoption of Airbnb has started to flatten sooner than some analysts have expected, with online travel agencies tipped as likely beneficiaries.... Read More
Trip.com boss on why it's a good fit for Skyscanner (and Ctrip)
From Our Partners / Technology
Trip.com boss on why it's a good fit for Skyscanner (and Ctrip)
By Sponsored Content | November 13, 2017
This is an article from China Travel News.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. Travellers, just like consumers in any ecommerce category, have distinct ways of shopping.... Read More
Five tech developments driving meetings and events forward
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Five tech developments driving meetings and events forward
By Rosalind Mullen | November 13, 2017
Advancements in technology are moving at a cracking pace in the Meetings & Events space. Here are some trends to watch in 2018… Face-recognition for friction-less registration As event organiser... Read More
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News / Online
Travelers will embrace personalization and AI for a better travel experience
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 13, 2017
Google claims that the "friction in travel" makes it ideal for new technology and artificial intelligence-led services to come in and make improvements.... Read More
No deal on OTA market share steal by Amazon, say analysts
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No deal on OTA market share steal by Amazon, say analysts
By Kerry Medina | November 13, 2017
Third quarter results for The Priceline Group and Expedia Inc. triggered a nervous reaction on Wall Street after the online travel giants respectively experienced notable declines in their stock value... Read More
ACTE studies find room for improvement in corporate travel policies
News / Technology
ACTE studies find room for improvement in corporate travel policies
By Michele McDonald | November 12, 2017
Two studies from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives focus on the need for both flexibility and simplification in travel management. The first study, titled “Managing the Modern Business... Read More
In The Big Chair - Barbara Dalibard of SITA
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Barbara Dalibard of SITA
By Kevin May | November 12, 2017
The aviation technology company is nearly 70 years old and, amongst other things, works with airports and airlines on their passenger service... Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: PhocusWire PundIT Show - Episode 3
By Kevin May | November 12, 2017
Want to know what happens when two titans of hospitality strategy debate the state of startups and what they'd rather see coming into the industry?... Read More
Accor axes independent hotel web strategy
News / Online
Accor axes independent hotel web strategy
By Kevin May | November 10, 2017
It lasted less than two and a half years - Accor's ambitious attempt to create a marketplace for independent hotels is officially at an end.... Read More
More growth ahead for Hotelbeds: Interview with Managing Director Carlos Muñoz
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More growth ahead for Hotelbeds: Interview with Managing Director Carlos Muñoz
By Nick Vivion | November 10, 2017
This was my first time at World Travel Market in London. The show is absolutely massive, as it is primarily a salon for destinations to showcase their various vibes. The Travel Technology Show domi... Read More
NASA ready to back Uber in plans to manage flying taxis
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NASA ready to back Uber in plans to manage flying taxis
By Marisa Garcia | November 10, 2017
NASA and Uber will be working together to ensure that the ride-sharing company’s plans to deploy a fleet of flying taxis by 2020 gets off the ground, through the advancements of NASA’s Urban Air Mobil... Read More
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