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NDC debate takes odd turn as anti lobby propose a new standards group
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NDC debate takes odd turn as anti lobby propose a new standards group
By Kevin May | October 28, 2013
With IATA in top gear with its event in Ireland this week to evangelise about its NDC initiative, it's almost inevitable that those vociferously against it would come up with something to divert atten... Read More
The Digital Elite - catering for hyper-connected travellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
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The Digital Elite - catering for hyper-connected travellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Karthick Prabu | October 28, 2013
Gone are the days when travel brands think about device (mobile, tablet, PC) specific traffic. Nowadays, it's a lot more (or should be) about cross-usage of devices in travel planning/booking - for... Read More
Bus booking service TicketGoose raises $3 million funding
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Bus booking service TicketGoose raises $3 million funding
By Karthick Prabu | October 27, 2013
India-based online bus reservation service TicketGoose has raised its second round funding of $3 million from Indventure, a Chicago-based investor firm. The company says the fund will be used to im... Read More
Webjet pushes ahead of Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, September 2013
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Webjet pushes ahead of Wotif - Top Australia travel websites, September 2013
By PhocusWire | October 27, 2013
After winning back top spot in August, Webjet has consolidated its lead at the top of the Australia travel websites over arch rival Wotif. Both brands increased their respective share of the agency... Read More
How technology is revolutionizing the customer experience in travel
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How technology is revolutionizing the customer experience in travel
By PhocusWire | October 27, 2013
[Go here for the recording and slides from the event] Today's traveler has evolved beyond simply picking a destination and booking a flight to fueling the entire experience using technology. Fro... Read More
Importance of digital supply chain in airline industry
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Importance of digital supply chain in airline industry
By Viewpoints | October 25, 2013
One of the most fascinating things that technology has done for people is create a digital version of practically everything, from money to relationships and entertainment to education and even people... Read More
Volume of hotel reviews in the US has dropped, while overall guest satisfaction has increased
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Volume of hotel reviews in the US has dropped, while overall guest satisfaction has increased
By Nick Vivion | October 25, 2013
In the United States, the volume of user-generated hotel reviews has dropped, while the average satisfaction of reviewing guests has increased, new analysis shows. The report, released by travel re... Read More
Stop thinking of mobile as a separate channel - it affects your performance
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Stop thinking of mobile as a separate channel - it affects your performance
By Viewpoints | October 25, 2013
A question that we are repeatedly asked by clients, new to performance marketing, is: "Should we build a mobile strategy within our affiliate plans?". The answer is always the same. Absolutely.... Read More
BizTweet helps airlines take control of Twitter communications
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BizTweet helps airlines take control of Twitter communications
By Linda Fox | October 25, 2013
Here's a nifty Twitter-based service which means airlines don't have to dedicate teams of people to feeding in status update posts to customers. BizTweet has been designed to help airlines cut thro... Read More
Startup pitch: Tripoto enables travellers to make money by structuring their travel stories
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Startup pitch: Tripoto enables travellers to make money by structuring their travel stories
By Karthick Prabu | October 25, 2013
India-based startup Tripoto focuses on the travel planning/inspiration stage of a trip. In Tripoto, people can write their travel stories in a structured format - trip summary, type (nature, backpa... Read More
Fall shakeup in travel patterns shows thriving leisure travel
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Fall shakeup in travel patterns shows thriving leisure travel
By Nick Vivion | October 24, 2013
Business travel is struggling to return as the fall season checks in, according to the latest travel trends. The Q3 report, which can be accessed here from Sojern, looks at the aggregate airline se... Read More
Startup pitch: WanderWe targets short duration vacations with discovery and booking platform
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Startup pitch: WanderWe targets short duration vacations with discovery and booking platform
By Nick Vivion | October 24, 2013
WanderWe is a new travel startup with a discovery and booking platform targeted on the short duration vacations. The company has taken the fact that 50% of all trips taken in the United States are... Read More
TripAdvisor says no plans to become an OTA, happy to remain booking facilitator
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TripAdvisor says no plans to become an OTA, happy to remain booking facilitator
By Karthick Prabu | October 24, 2013
TripAdvisor has moved quickly to reassure quite possibly the entire hospitality sector and world of intermediaries that it has no intention of becoming an online travel agency. CEO Stephen Kaufer m... Read More
Wearable technology - challenges and opportunities
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Wearable technology - challenges and opportunities
By Viewpoints | October 24, 2013
Wearable technology is a consumer trend that has seemingly come out of nowhere in 2013. Hardly a week passes without one consumer electronics giant or another announcing plans for a smart watch or... Read More
What is the impact of social media before, during and after a hotel stay?
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What is the impact of social media before, during and after a hotel stay?
By Kevin May | October 24, 2013
One of the mantras being heralded at the WebInTravel conference in Singapore this week is the idea of the "Five Ps" - taking the long-held four principles of marketing from the 1960s and adding "peopl... Read More
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