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Latest thoughts on the billboard effect

By Sponsored Content | June 1, 2017

Consumer engagement trends continue to evolve, in turn changing how travelers interact with online resources during the path to purchase. For hoteliers, this has made it difficult to determine which s... Read More

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British Airways, Lufthansa and a smell-the-coffee moment over distribution

By Viewpoints | June 1, 2017

It has taken two years, but two major global carriers have now started to put the squeeze on the old airline distribution model. Is it an attack by Lufthansa and British Airways on the Global Distr... Read More

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Mary Meeker report sees images as part of the future of search

By Martin Cowen | June 1, 2017

Mary Meeker's Internet Trends 2017 is out, all 355 slides of it, aggregating a wealth of research to present a detailed global picture on how and why online - in the widest sense - continues to grow a... Read More

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JetBlue tests facial recognition technology to ease boarding process, while Delta tests fingerprints

By Michele McDonald | May 31, 2017

JetBlue Airways passengers flying from Boston to Aruba can participate in a test of a self-boardinug process using facial recognition technology. Participation is voluntary, and no prior enrollment... Read More

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US holds off on expansion of laptop ban - for now

By Michele McDonald | May 31, 2017

The Department of Homeland Security announced that Secretary John Kelly did not make an announcement regarding “a much-discussed expansion" of the so-called laptop ban. The no-announcement announce... Read More

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Ctrip signs TicketMates deal, TravelBank integrates flights, and more...

By PhocusWire | May 31, 2017

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel distribution in May 2017. Wednesday 31 May 2017: Ctrip signs TicketMates deal The travel ticket and experience provider will s... Read More

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A deep dive into digital transformation and innovation

By Martin Cowen | May 31, 2017

Digital transformation and innovation are buzzwords bandied around frequently at travel conferences, but hip-hop and Domino's Pizzas are very much at the long-tail. At the OpenJaw Summit in Dublin... Read More

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How WeChat and Fliggy are keeping one airline awake

By Linda Fox | May 31, 2017

In the next few weeks, staff at the Finnair HQ will lose their desks in a bid to become more agile. It's a "big cultural change" and won't be easy, acknowledges Finnair's chief commercial officer J... Read More

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Hotelogix unlocks features, CWT plots meetings platform, and more...

By PhocusWire | May 31, 2017

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel systems in May 2017. Wednesday 31 May 2017: Hotelogix unlocks features The hotel tech firm has launched a number of new servic... Read More

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Hoteliers face mounting pressure to get online and go digital

By Sponsored Content | May 31, 2017

In the never-ending endeavor to stay competitive in an industry that’s drastically and constantly evolving, hoteliers are now faced with an ultimatum - either embrace technology, or continue to miss o... Read More

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TRVL raises $2.7 million round and pivots to traveller-becomes-agent model

By Kevin May | May 31, 2017

TRVL is celebrating turning itself from travel content aggregator to a hotel booking platform with a $2.7 million capital-raise. The company made the switch this year after hinting at a change in l... Read More

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Egencia tech boss relocates, Flyiin advice from Taubmann, and more...

By PhocusWire | May 31, 2017

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel people and businesses in May 2017. Wednesday 31 May 2017: Egencia tech boss relocates The corporate travel agency's chief tech... Read More

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British Airways distribution fee met with irritation (but not scorn)

By Kevin May | May 30, 2017

Reaction to the introduction by British Airways of a surcharge on tickets sold on non-NDC systems has been less hysterical than some might have anticipated. When Lufthansa shocked many in the indus... Read More

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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

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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

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