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A journey to somewhere new: how the Internet of Things is transforming travel
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A journey to somewhere new: how the Internet of Things is transforming travel
By Viewpoints | November 7, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Tim Sherwood, vice president, mobility IoT solutions at Tata Communications. The travel industry is in the throes of unprecedented change, driven by new technology. There’s... Read More
Priceline Group's goal: a starring role in the vacation rental market
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Priceline Group's goal: a starring role in the vacation rental market
By Michele McDonald | November 6, 2017
The Priceline Group had a “solid” third quarter in terms of both growth and operating results, chief executive officer Glenn Fogel said during the company’s earnings call. Booked room nights totale... Read More
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Looking to AI and personalization, GetYourGuide raises $75M
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 6, 2017
Attractions specialist GetYourGuide has gone big with its Series D funding, making it the largest-ever capital investment in its segment of the industry.... Read More
The tension between fraud prevention and user experience in the travel industry
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The tension between fraud prevention and user experience in the travel industry
By Sponsored Content | November 6, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Helen Holmes, VP product management, fraud and authentication services at Worldpay. There is tension in every sector of ecommerce between the friction-free, one-click-style... Read More
Dream Hotel Group is test-driving Alexa and Alice to enrich guest stays
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Dream Hotel Group is test-driving Alexa and Alice to enrich guest stays
By Kerry Medina | November 6, 2017
Dream Hotel Group began beta testing Amazon’s voice service Alexa, along with its partner Volara, at The Time Nyack, one of the company’s upscale hotels. Beta testing with Amazon Alexa will continu... Read More
Three ways to use customer referrals to amplify your marketing
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Three ways to use customer referrals to amplify your marketing
By Viewpoints | November 6, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Geoffrey Ryskamp, principal of hospitality, travel, and leisure at Medallia. Word-of-mouth. If the hospitality industry could invent a perpetual motion machine, this would... Read More
Phocuswright Conference 2017 - Live Coverage
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Phocuswright Conference 2017 - Live Coverage
By Kevin May | November 5, 2017
PhocusWire launches at the Phocuswright Conference this week... and our live blog is just one many ways we've got it covered.... Read More
In The Big Chair - Mike Ford of SiteMinder
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In The Big Chair - Mike Ford of SiteMinder
By Kevin May | November 5, 2017
  The man who helped get SiteMinder off the ground in 2006 has plenty to say about the direct-booking debate, intermediaries becoming tech vendors and his style as a boss.... Read More
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Air France-KLM to impose GDS tariff in 2018
By Kevin May | November 3, 2017
Two of Europe's major carriers, Air France and KLM, will be the latest airlines to introduce a surcharge on all tickets bought through a Global Distribution System.... Read More
Amadeus announces win for hospitality and payments as Premier Inn comes on board
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Amadeus announces win for hospitality and payments as Premier Inn comes on board
By Martin Cowen | November 3, 2017
Amadeus has announced that Premier Inn has signed up for its hospitality unit’s CRS and PMS products, as well as its relatively new payments platform. The news came at the same time as Amadeus anno... Read More
Discovery and Google take steps to make virtual reality mainstream
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Discovery and Google take steps to make virtual reality mainstream
By Kerry Medina | November 3, 2017
No longer is virtual reality part of the lexicon that describes the future of travel. Discovery Communications and Google are ushering in a new era of popular travel media with the November 3 launc... Read More
Smarter retailing and sturdier security: talking travel tech with Sabre
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Smarter retailing and sturdier security: talking travel tech with Sabre
By Marisa Garcia | November 3, 2017
There is little doubt opportunities lie ahead for airlines when it comes to merchandising, retail and customer service up in the air. But, there will be challenges too. During last week's IATA W... Read More
From helpless to happy - Guestlogix redesigns airline retail to give passengers more control
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From helpless to happy - Guestlogix redesigns airline retail to give passengers more control
By Marisa Garcia | November 3, 2017
Guestlogix is determined to help solve the biggest point of friction between airlines and passengers: the fight for control. In a white paper published in October, Guestlogix argues that the variou... Read More
Is there no such thing as an “average” traveler?
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Is there no such thing as an “average” traveler?
By Jill Menze | November 2, 2017
According to a new report from Sojern, the long-held idea of an average traveler’s path to purchase in travel is, in fact, a myth.... Read More
Regulations force TRVL.com to pull out of Canada's most populous province
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Regulations force TRVL.com to pull out of Canada's most populous province
By Michele McDonald | November 2, 2017
TRVL.com’s tagline is “Power to the traveler!” But TICO, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario, has pulled the plug on the travel website’s peer-to-peer operations in Canada's most populous province.... Read More
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