Geo-fencing is an emerging technology that has not nearly been used enough - the possibilities for location-specific content, deals, offers and other promotions is endless. One new company is using it to create a whole new content experience in the hospitality industry.... Read More

Berlin-based startup JustBook has just turned the equation on its head by breaking its 'mobile-only' presence to launch a new web-based portal... Read More

With a background in online retail and after hours of frustration with the travel search and booking experience, Chuck Job decided to create Mr Arlo... Read More

Nobody said it was going to be easy for online travel businesses and it isn’t. In this multi-channel, digital world, the landscape continues to shift... Read More

Mark Smith, founder of rail traveler's bible, The Man in Seat 61, says he spends his life railing at SNCF's Machiavellian approach to international distribution.... Read More

SNCF, the French Railway, says it may dump Rail Europe, SNCF's marketing brand, while plotting moves in the online distribution of train tickets for inter-city routes in Europe.... Read More

Product news, releases, projects, related analysis and more from the global distribution systems during March 2013 - all here, in one easy read.... Read More

Expedia-owned Chinese OTA eLong is partnering with ArrivalGuides, a Europe-based destination content specialist, in a bid to overhaul and improve the site's destination information.... Read More

E-commerce optimization firm Intent Media recently released the results of a study showing that airlines can increase conversions by as much as 25% by "better matching landing pages to different types of trip profiles."... Read More

Consumers use smartphones and tablets in markedly different ways when researching and booking travel. So, therefore, separate strategies are needed to play to the distinct usages of each device.... Read More

For 2012, Expedia-related revenue accounted 26.7% of TripAdvisor revenues, down from 33% in 2011. The companies are parting paths.... Read More

KelBillet helps French travelers book domestic and short-haul journeys by train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare, plus helps them re-sell tickets. It claims 1 million unique visitors a month.... Read More

AirAsia has launched a new service known as TripGroupy, a platform created for travelers who can quickly pack their bags and travel within a week and with friends.... Read More

Expedia and Wotif have stretched their lead at the top of the list of most popular travel sites in New Zealand, as House of Travel leapfrogged over Webjet into third place.... Read More

Moscow-based hotel site Ostrovok has struck its most significant funding deal to date with the $25m round led by General Catalyst Partners... Read More