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Datalex and Brussels Airlines, Amadeus and RBS, Anite and Neilson, and more
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Datalex and Brussels Airlines, Amadeus and RBS, Anite and Neilson, and more
By PhocusWire | March 31, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel SYSTEMS in tourism and hospitality for March 2014. Monday 31 March 2014: Datalex scoops Brussels Airlines for extras brief The... Read More
In defence of online travel agencies - they are not evil
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In defence of online travel agencies - they are not evil
By Viewpoints | March 31, 2014
There are multiple opinion pieces pushing ways in which hoteliers can free themselves from online travel agencies and increase their own direct bookings. NB: This is an analysis by Sabrina Lugo at... Read More
Thomas Cook keeps eye on stealthy Field Trip
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Thomas Cook keeps eye on stealthy Field Trip
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2014
Travel companies could be in for a shock if Google's moves with Field Trip become a play for holiday spending money. According to Thomas Cook digital expert John Straw, the search giant has been 'v... Read More
Boxever partners with YD to help airlines home in on data
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Boxever partners with YD to help airlines home in on data
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2014
Airline big data specialist Boxever is partnering with YD, a company that uses real-time information to deliver relevant advertising to consumers. The companies are targeting airlines with the tie-... Read More
How Apple, Google and others are creating the Internet of You
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How Apple, Google and others are creating the Internet of You
By PhocusWire | March 31, 2014
SYSTEMS: Forget the Internet of Things for a moment - with wearable technology some of the biggest tech brands in the world are working hard to capture a new wave of how consumers interact with each... Read More
British Airways takes passengers on journey of a lifetime via Flightpath
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British Airways takes passengers on journey of a lifetime via Flightpath
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2014
Want to know how much data your favourite airline has on its passengers? The industry is sitting on a heap of passenger information and beginning to find ways of harnessing it and putting it to goo... Read More
FlightCentre hit with $10 million penalty in price fixing case
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FlightCentre hit with $10 million penalty in price fixing case
By Karthick Prabu | March 30, 2014
Australia-based travel agency FlightCentre is to pay $10.2 million for entering into "anti-competitive arrangements" with three airlines. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) s... Read More
Chinese online agencies suspend sales of Malaysia Airlines following MH 370 incident
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Chinese online agencies suspend sales of Malaysia Airlines following MH 370 incident
By Kevin May | March 29, 2014
At least one Chinese online travel brand has now stopped selling Malaysia Airlines flights as the quest for answers over the stricken flight MH 370 continues. Expedia-owned eLong, which had two pas... Read More
Viral content? Anything Turkish Airlines can do, Emirates will try to do better [VIDEO]
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Viral content? Anything Turkish Airlines can do, Emirates will try to do better [VIDEO]
By Kevin May | March 28, 2014
[video_popup width="805" height="454" video_link="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFbryriZ3is" video_image_link="https://www.tnooz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ronaldo-pele.jpg"] In the battle fo... Read More
Fly this way: Mobile and airport technology could increase ancillary revenues at airports
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Fly this way: Mobile and airport technology could increase ancillary revenues at airports
By Nick Vivion | March 28, 2014
Consumer technology and transaction specialist NCR has released some specific data focusing on enhancing the passenger experience at airports using kiosk-based technology. The company surveyed nearly... Read More
International travel managers see static growth worldwide in 2014 with increased interest in tech
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International travel managers see static growth worldwide in 2014 with increased interest in tech
By Nick Vivion | March 28, 2014
Global business travel will be flat as far as volume in 2014, says the surveyed international travel managers in the latest International Travel Management Study. The study, available here from Air... Read More
History of travel - an animated view of the story so far [INFOGRAPHIC]
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History of travel - an animated view of the story so far [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | March 28, 2014
Running for some 150 years, modern-day tourism has evolved from quaint package holidays via Thomas Cook to how consumers use their devices to plan trips. Of course, the history of travel is a lot m... Read More
As hotel booking engine Room Key turns two, it looks to loyalty personalization
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As hotel booking engine Room Key turns two, it looks to loyalty personalization
By Sean O'Neil | March 28, 2014
Room Key, a US-based hotel booking engine, recently turned two years old. We wanted to check in for an update from the company, which is owned by Choice Hotels, Hilton, Hyatt, InterContinental, Wyn... Read More
HotelTonight expands and official launch for Crashpads, GetYourGuide uses British monarch, Gmail goes visual, and more
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HotelTonight expands and official launch for Crashpads, GetYourGuide uses British monarch, Gmail goes visual, and more
By PhocusWire | March 28, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality for March 2014. Friday 28 March 2014: HotelTonight expands in Europe, official launch for Cras... Read More
Did Facebook really offer us all a free ride?
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Did Facebook really offer us all a free ride?
By PhocusWire | March 28, 2014
SOCIAL: Depending on who is talking, Facebook is some kind of marketing nirvana for brands or just a complete waste of time, a place where people go to hang out rather than consumer. The truth is pr... Read More
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