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Everything hoteliers need to know about GDPR
Opinion / Technology
Everything hoteliers need to know about GDPR
By William Beckler - ALICE | March 16, 2018
At ALICE, we've been working hard to fully understand the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its obligations on us and our customers. In order to help hoteliers figure out what is going on, we're sharing a guide with what we've learned.... Read More
Opportunities for travel brands in shopper’s multi-tasking digital habits
News / Technology
Opportunities for travel brands in shopper’s multi-tasking digital habits
By Marisa Garcia | March 16, 2018
A new report by Verto Analytics on the digital shopping habits of US consumers reveals opportunities for travel companies to shape the funnel around multi-tasking habits, to keep trip planning front o... Read More
Airport shopping gets more convenient with mobile payments
News / Technology
Airport shopping gets more convenient with mobile payments
By Marisa Garcia | March 16, 2018
AtYourGate and mobile ordering platform Golo have partnered to introduce a new airport shopping app that delivers shopping and food to passengers at their gates at San Diego International Airport (SAN... Read More
Klook expands management team2
News / Distribution
Klook adds to management team with eye on global expansion
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2018
Asia’s largest booking service for tours, activities and other in-destination services has appointed two executives to its management team as it looks to reach travelers around the world.... Read More
Technology plays critical role in airlines' year of 'all-time highs'
News / Distribution
Technology plays critical role in airlines' year of 'all-time highs'
By Michele McDonald | March 15, 2018
“All-time best ever” was the catchphrase of the day in Airlines for America’s 2017 Review & Spring 2018 Air Travel Forecast teleconference. A4A, the trade group representing most US major airli... Read More
Data shows digital traveler indecision with websites and destinations
News / Online
Data shows digital traveler indecision with websites and destinations
By Kevin May | March 15, 2018
Interesting findings shared by Travel Audience illustrate indecision by travelers when browsing for trips.... Read More
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News / Online
New partnerships facilitate tourism for Chinese travelers and businesses
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2018
China’s travel market is projected to grow 9 to 11% annually for the next several years according to Phocuswright’s China Online Travel Overview from December 2017.... Read More
A data dive into the power and positioning of Google Flights
News / Distribution
A data dive into the power and positioning of Google Flights
By Viewpoints | March 15, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Gitit Greenberg, director of digital insights at SimilarWeb. When the biggest name in technology decided to create a targeted product for travel in 2011 it set off alarm... Read More
Fairfly roadmap looks to leveraging data for corporate travel
News / Distribution
Fairfly roadmap looks to leveraging data for corporate travel
By Kerry Medina | March 15, 2018
Tel Aviv-based FairFly leverages airfare volatility to maximize savings on corporate travel. Founded in late 2014 and backed by the co-founder of crowd-sourced mapping platform Waze (now owned by Go... Read More
How smart technology can help hotels ward off bed bugs
News / Technology
How smart technology can help hotels ward off bed bugs
By Jill Menze | March 15, 2018
Hotels are putting money toward technology upgrades such as keyless entry to give guests a better in-room experience. But there’s another – albeit less glamorous – application for tech smart that hotels might want to consider: bed bug detection.... Read More
Ctrip ends 2017 on financial high, promises ambitions only just starting
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Ctrip ends 2017 on financial high, promises ambitions only just starting
By Mitra Sorrells | March 15, 2018
China’s largest online travel company, Ctrip, posted net revenue gains of 39% in 2017 to $4.1 billion.... Read More
ITB Berlin shines a light on blue chips and startups
News / Technology
ITB Berlin shines a light on blue chips and startups
By PhocusWire | March 15, 2018
ITB Berlin 2018, which took place last week, hosted 10,000 businesses from 186 countries and regions who showcased their products and services to more than 110,000 trade visitors. Meanwhile, the ev... Read More
In The Big Chair - Mark Rabe of Sojern
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Mark Rabe of Sojern
By Jill Menze | March 15, 2018
As CEO, Mark Rabe has helped Sojern stay on various best places to work lists by fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.... Read More
Lyft ramps up in readiness for SXSW partnership
News / Distribution
Lyft ramps up in readiness for SXSW partnership
By Marisa Garcia | March 15, 2018
Lyft is the official rideshare partner of SXSW this year through a paid sponsorship the company also picked up in 2016, but the ride sharing company’s activities at SXSW are part of a larger strategy... Read More
Tujia top brass sees Airbnb collaboration as beneficial
From Our Partners / Technology
Tujia top brass sees Airbnb collaboration as beneficial
By Sponsored Content | March 15, 2018
This is an article from TravelDaily China.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. Back in 2015, when Airbnb announced its expansion in China, Chinese startup Tujia, which had... Read More
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