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Uber targets emerging markets with slimmed-down Lite app
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Uber targets emerging markets with slimmed-down Lite app
By Jill Menze | June 12, 2018
Uber is shrinking the size of its app in order to expand its presence in emerging markets.... Read More
IDEAS introduces dynamic pricing product for hotels
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IDEAS introduces dynamic pricing product for hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2018
 Revenue management company IDEAS has created a new flexible pricing system intended to help hotels maximize profitability from independent and linked products.... Read More
Yotel looks to Plug and Play to help it drive further innovation
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Yotel looks to Plug and Play to help it drive further innovation
By Linda Fox | June 12, 2018
Yotel is known for trying different concepts at its hotels. The Yobot, robot to help with luggage, at its New York hotel for example or, the housekeeping robots at its Singapore property. The compa... Read More
Global powerhouse solidifies as Booking.com CEO joins Ctrip board
By Kevin May | June 12, 2018
The relationship between Booking Holdings and Ctrip was seen primarily through the "frenemy" prism - but the pair have now got even closer.... Read More
Startup Stage SeeVoov
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STARTUP STAGE: SeeVoov drives travel bookings through tagged videos
By Mitra Sorrells | June 12, 2018
 SeeVoov provides tagged video content to help travelers select destinations, accommodations and activities.   ... Read More
Voice search marketing strategies
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Listen up: Travel marketers need to pay attention to voice search
By Stuart Butler - Fuel | June 12, 2018
There’s a lot of coverage in the media about Google, Amazon and Apple (ok, AND Microsoft) regarding the race to dominate the voice assistant space.... Read More
Blockchain in travel - on the move or not?
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Blockchain in travel - on the move or not?
By Pamela Whitby | June 12, 2018
Have blockchain technology and blockchain businesses promising to transform travel been overhyped? David Brillembourg, CEO of the Brillembourg Group, which has launched STEP, a simple travel ecosys... Read More
tripadvisor dining influencer
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Diners trust TripAdvisor over Yelp, Google for restaurant recommendations
By Jill Menze | June 12, 2018
TripAdvisor is asserting its position as an influencer in the restaurant scene with a new study claiming consumers prefer the platform as a dining resource over Google, Facebook and Yelp.... Read More
A bit of friction in payment makes buyers feel safe
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A bit of friction in payment makes buyers feel safe
By Marisa Garcia | June 12, 2018
Despite advancements in digital payment solutions, customers need a bit of reassurance in payment transactions, a new study by Paysafe finds. Concerns over security and data privacy have resulted i... Read More
VIDEO: Deep dive on hotels and online travel agencies
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VIDEO: Deep dive on hotels and online travel agencies
By PhocusWire | June 11, 2018
Some say the online travel agency vs. hotel debate moves in cycles, depending on who has the biggest to axe grind during a particular period in time.... Read More
Report says timeshare failed to evolve against rise of Airbnb
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Report says timeshare failed to evolve against rise of Airbnb
By Kevin May | June 11, 2018
The "sharing economy" in travel didn't arrive on the scene with the advent of global mega-brands such as HomeAway or, more recently, Airbnb.... Read More
Research Spotlight: Predicting a turnaround for Japanese travel
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Research Spotlight: Predicting a turnaround for Japanese travel
By Jill Menze | June 11, 2018
Economic growth in Japan has remained relatively static, with GDP growth at about 1% over the past four years.... Read More
A best practice guide to PPC for hotels
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A best practice guide to PPC for hotels
By Viewpoints | June 11, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Adam Blackford-Mills, head of digital at MRS Digital. In order to stay competitive in an Airbnb world, hotels need to be making the most of every revenue stream. Pay-per-cl... Read More
digital marketing part 2 social media
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Modern travel marketing, part 2: Social media
By Jill Menze | June 11, 2018
For the second installment on modern travel marketing, we explore the power of social media and how it influences consumer behavior, as well as the tactics travel brands are using to grow their reach across social platforms.... Read More
VIDEO: How to succeed in Europe's online travel agency landscape
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VIDEO: How to succeed in Europe's online travel agency landscape
By PhocusWire | June 8, 2018
Europe's online travel agencies are not just about the two names that appear to capture the lion's share of attention: Expedia and Booking.com.... Read More
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