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The three main components of a seamless travel experience
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The three main components of a seamless travel experience
By Sponsored Content | May 30, 2017
Travellers today have access to all the information they need on the go. A tap, swipe or fingerprint is all that stands between your consumer and the experiences you offer as a travel provider. NB... Read More
Should airlines be looking to the likes of Netflix for standards?
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Should airlines be looking to the likes of Netflix for standards?
By Linda Fox | May 30, 2017
Discussion of technology standards often makes for a lot of hot air at airline industry events. Who should set them, who will adopt them, will they be adopted by the book, who will pay and, so on..... Read More
Accelya acquires business intelligence tech service Anari
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Accelya acquires business intelligence tech service Anari
By Kevin May | May 30, 2017
Anari, a UK-based airline intel software provider, has emerged as the latest target for the newly formed Accelya aviation IT brand. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Accelya was merged... Read More
Ryanair's Brexit worse-case scenario would hit travel distribution hard
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Ryanair's Brexit worse-case scenario would hit travel distribution hard
By Martin Cowen | May 30, 2017
Ryanair's 2017 results prepare the ground for a post-Brexit headwind which could hit any airline operating between the UK and Europe - and by extension unsettling the entire distribution ecosystem inc... Read More
British Airways imposes surcharge on tickets not booked through NDC connection
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British Airways imposes surcharge on tickets not booked through NDC connection
By Kevin May | May 26, 2017
British Airways and sister carrier Iberia are to levy a £8 fee on every fare booked on systems not using an NDC-led connection. The surcharge will come into force from November this year, the pair... Read More
Data scientists, propensity engines and super-personalisation
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Data scientists, propensity engines and super-personalisation
By Martin Cowen | May 26, 2017
OpenJaw Technology has moved its t-Retail platform to Amazon AWS and introduced a range of new features including a booking engine and a marketing tool, all with a China focus. CEO Kieran Branagan... Read More
Web deals miles ahead of celebrity endorsements for travel inspiration
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Web deals miles ahead of celebrity endorsements for travel inspiration
By Kevin May | May 26, 2017
Inspiration for a trip comes from a variety of sources, yet it appears the classic, slightly old fashioned, bargain is still the primary driver. Seeing a deal or promotion trumps every other potent... Read More
Sweden on Airbnb, ANA launches Global Mileage Mall, and more...
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Sweden on Airbnb, ANA launches Global Mileage Mall, and more...
By PhocusWire | May 26, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel marketing in May 2017. Friday 26 May 2017: Sweden on Airbnb The campaign between the Swedish tourist board and Airbnb taps int... Read More
Tell us a little about yourself - Tnooz reader survey 2017
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Tell us a little about yourself - Tnooz reader survey 2017
By PhocusWire | May 25, 2017
Tnooz was unveiled in 2009 to be the leading global provider of technology news, analysis, commentary and data to the travel, tourism and hospitality industry. To maintain our edge, and to remain a... Read More
Trying to move beyond the divas, rookies and misconceptions of travel blogging
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Trying to move beyond the divas, rookies and misconceptions of travel blogging
By Kevin May | May 25, 2017
It's reasonably fair to say that the industry has always had mixed emotions when it comes to the world of travel blogging. Some brands have seen good results from working with individuals or groups... Read More
How Amazon drives innovation (and should inspire the travel industry)
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How Amazon drives innovation (and should inspire the travel industry)
By Linda Fox | May 25, 2017
Amazon is often held up in travel circles as what to aim for when it comes to knowing customers and inspiring them to buy. Many an airline and tour operator aspires to become the "Amazon of travel"... Read More
WestJet’s approach to retaining loyal customers
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WestJet’s approach to retaining loyal customers
By Sponsored Content | May 25, 2017
Customer loyalty is a make-or-break issue for companies of all sizes, and Canada’s WestJet has got it down to a science. NB This is a viewpoint by Katie Morell, a contributing writer for Adobe.... Read More
Business travel giants talk up NDC prowess after sealing direct connect deals
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Business travel giants talk up NDC prowess after sealing direct connect deals
By Kevin May | May 25, 2017
Hogg Robinson Group and Concur claim they are spearheading the spread of IATA's New Distribution Capability standards into business travel. A connection with British Airways for its content using t... Read More
In GDS battles for market share, size isn't everything
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In GDS battles for market share, size isn't everything
By Michele McDonald | May 24, 2017
It might be tempting to suggest that Gordon Wilson is downplaying the importance of GDS market share because, as CEO of Travelport, he runs the GDS with the smallest share of the three major companies... Read More
TravelStart partners with Uber, TripAdvisor upgrades iOS app, and more...
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TravelStart partners with Uber, TripAdvisor upgrades iOS app, and more...
By PhocusWire | May 24, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel devices in May 2017. Thursday 25 May 2017: TravelStart partners with Uber The South Africa-based online travel agency has a de... Read More
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