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Affiliate marketing strategies in travel
News / Online
Understanding the not-so-glamorous hidden gem of travel marketing
By Ivan Baidin - Travelpayouts | June 28, 2018
Affiliate marketing is a blind spot for the travel industry. ... Read More
CellPoint Mobile launches new engine to increase direct bookings, reach mobile customers
News / Technology
CellPoint Mobile launches new engine to increase direct bookings, reach mobile customers
By Jill Menze | June 28, 2018
CellPoint Mobile has unveiled a new product to address two travel provider pain points: securing direct bookings and reaching a mobile-first audience.... Read More
Connect, sense, learn, act - the steps to gaining passenger insight
From Our Partners / Technology
Connect, sense, learn, act - the steps to gaining passenger insight
By Sponsored Content | June 28, 2018
Sponsored by TIBCO. Airports and airlines need to aggregate and analyse data to improve the on-airport experience for passengers, enhance operational efficiencies and drive increased revenues, acco... Read More
MyRoom combines AR and virtual tours to help hotel guests choose a room
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MyRoom combines AR and virtual tours to help hotel guests choose a room
By Rob Gill | June 28, 2018
US hotel technology specialist Koridor has launched its MyRoom platform allowing guests to choose their room and select upgrade options. MyRoom uses technology such as augmented reality, 3D imagery... Read More
edreams-odigeo-results-2018
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eDreams Odigeo hits record revenue milestone
By Kevin May | June 27, 2018
European travel group eDreams Odigeo has reached €500 million in annual revenue for the first time in its history, crediting growth in mobile as a significant factor.... Read More
Travelers waiting to book tours and activities, prefer local experiences
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Travelers waiting to book tours and activities, prefer local experiences
By Jill Menze | June 27, 2018
Summer is a busy season for tours and attractions operators, with the vacation-heavy months bringing with them an influx of people looking for things to do. But how - and when - are travelers booking activities?... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: Instaroom brings communication to direct hotel bookings
Interview / Technology
STARTUP STAGE: Instaroom brings communication to direct hotel bookings
By Kevin May | June 27, 2018
Instaroom has built what it calls a "concierge platform" so that hotels can communicate directly with potential guests on their websites.... Read More
WeChat marketing for travel
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Q&A: How brands are using WeChat to attract travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | June 27, 2018
Travel brands and destinations are vying for the attention of Chinese travelers – already a massive market with an estimated 130.5 million outbound trips made in 2017 and projections of 10% growth annually for the next several years.... Read More
So, what is the Power Paradox in travel?
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So, what is the Power Paradox in travel?
By PhocusWire | June 27, 2018
Travel's biggest players have never been bigger, wielding tremendous power and maintaining the status quo in way that has never been seen before. But herein lies the paradox...... Read More
A brief history of artificial intelligence
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A brief history of artificial intelligence
By Simone Puorto | June 27, 2018
"I do not fear computers. I fear the lack of them" (Isaac Asimov) Agreeing on a definition of artificial intelligence can be extremely challenging. Few experts seem to have as many disagreements a... Read More
Airline plan to disrupt themselves seems to be working
News / Distribution
Airline plan to disrupt themselves seems to be working
By Marisa Garcia | June 27, 2018
Airlines have focused on digital innovation in an effort to disrupt their businesses and regain a dominant claim over their customers. A new Airline Distribution 2022 analysis by marketing consulta... Read More
TourRadar aims high on multi-day tour bookings with $50M raise
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TourRadar aims high on multi-day tour bookings with $50M raise
By Kevin May | June 26, 2018
Multi-day online tour booking specialist, TourRadar, has secured a massive $50 million funding round and enlisted the help of an ex-Expedia executive.... Read More
Triptease secures $4 million to take hotel direct tech to the Far East
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Triptease secures $4 million to take hotel direct tech to the Far East
By Kevin May | June 26, 2018
Triptease has raised a further $4 million in its Series B round, bringing the total investment in the company to date to almost $25 million.... Read More
The fragmented landscape of travel brands in Google’s organic search
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The fragmented landscape of travel brands in Google’s organic search
By Mitra Sorrells | June 26, 2018
The usual suspects in travel and hospitality are the most successful at leading the Google search game, but more than half of the total market share is still up for grabs.  ... Read More
VIDEO: Under the hood of ground transportation
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VIDEO: Under the hood of ground transportation
By PhocusWire | June 26, 2018
Some would say that Lyft and undoubtedly Uber get a disproportionate amount of attention in terms of coverage of the ground transportation sector.... Read More
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