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HRS shows why online travel agencies need a vacation rental strategy
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HRS shows why online travel agencies need a vacation rental strategy
By Kevin May | March 11, 2015
HRS is poised to attack the vacation rental sector in a major way, shining another light on where the next online travel agency battleground is likely to be. The European OTA, which has a significa... Read More
European roaming charges remain as governments open negotiations
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European roaming charges remain as governments open negotiations
By Linda Fox | March 11, 2015
Keeping in touch with friends and family back home, navigating a European city and checking email could continue to mean high phone bills for travellers for years to come. While a proposed regulati... Read More
TripAdvisor unveils global hotel report [INFOGRAPHIC]
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TripAdvisor unveils global hotel report [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | March 11, 2015
TripAdvisor teased out a few of the results from its new global TripBarometer report last week - but now the full study is available. The study is the result of a major poll amongst some 44,000 tra... Read More
Marriott to debut Apple Pay at 11 US hotels
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Marriott to debut Apple Pay at 11 US hotels
By Sean O'Neil | March 10, 2015
This summer, Marriott International will begin offering Apple Pay as a payment alternative to credit cards in a trial at 11 US hotels. It's the first global hospitality conglomerate to make the mo... Read More
This tool allows you to create custom Google Maps animations for different digital perspective
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This tool allows you to create custom Google Maps animations for different digital perspective
By Nick Vivion | March 10, 2015
Up until now there hasn't been an easy way to record and embed a Google Maps animation that would showcase a specific area, neighborhood or nearby tour path. A user would have to use a screen capture... Read More
Priceline Group CEO confirms Rocketmiles deal
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Priceline Group CEO confirms Rocketmiles deal
By Nick Vivion | March 10, 2015
After weeks of "no comments" and general shrugging of shoulders, Priceline Group's deal to buy Rocketmiles is official. Rocketmiles, which incentivizes hotel bookings through mileage bonuses with o... Read More
Expedia CFO's global plan: acquire, invest, and consolidate
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Expedia CFO's global plan: acquire, invest, and consolidate
By Sean O'Neil | March 10, 2015
Mark Okerstrom, chief financial officer for Expedia Inc, loves doing deals. The more complex, the better, he says. In the past two years, the 42-year old lawyer led the company's successful acquisi... Read More
Uber launches digital magazine for drivers to promote lifestyle and perks
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Uber launches digital magazine for drivers to promote lifestyle and perks
By Nick Vivion | March 10, 2015
What does a business do to create a unified workforce when it involves a decentralized workforce distributed across over 200 cities worldwide? This challenge is faced by many travel brands, as many fa... Read More
The GDS showdown - winners and losers in 2014
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The GDS showdown - winners and losers in 2014
By Martin Cowen | March 10, 2015
Travelport's return to public markets last September means that for the first time in over ten years it is possible to compare it alongside Sabre and Amadeus, financially and operationally. Over th... Read More
Expedia eyes South America, invests $270 million in Decolar online travel agency
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Expedia eyes South America, invests $270 million in Decolar online travel agency
By Kevin May | March 10, 2015
More strategic moves by Expedia Inc as it invests $270 million in South American online travel agencies Decolar and Despegar. The investment will give Expedia a minority stake of about 20% in the D... Read More
Kayak will not outspend rivals in Europe, sub-scale metas will be in trouble
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Kayak will not outspend rivals in Europe, sub-scale metas will be in trouble
By Kevin May | March 10, 2015
The industry and media can always count on Kayak co-founder and CEO, Steve Hafner, for a few choice quotes during his appearances at events. But beyond the poking fun at supposed rivals such as Hip... Read More
Ridesharing, airports and hotels to benefit from Apple Watch integrations
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Ridesharing, airports and hotels to benefit from Apple Watch integrations
By Nick Vivion | March 9, 2015
As expected there are three key areas of travel that will benefit from the upcoming Apple Watch launch. Hotels Starwood received star treatment on stage with its integration with Apple Watch.... Read More
PathWrangler shuts up shop, says money has run out to make it big
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PathWrangler shuts up shop, says money has run out to make it big
By Kevin May | March 9, 2015
Adventure travel online planning service PathWrangler will close this month, despite salvage offers from other companies. CEO Doug Heinz sent an email to partners today to notify them of the site's... Read More
Patent finding reveals how movement could integrate into Apple payments ecosystem
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Patent finding reveals how movement could integrate into Apple payments ecosystem
By Nick Vivion | March 9, 2015
Today is W-Day — Apple Watch Day. The Cupertino-based tech behemoth is set to reveal final details about its much-hyped Apple Watch product today, setting off a wave of anticipation for the first new... Read More
Who is the experiential traveler and what do they care about?
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Who is the experiential traveler and what do they care about?
By Nick Vivion | March 9, 2015
Experiential travelers — also known as geotravelers, apparently — are those with a desire to escape outdoors without the pressure of an unexpected interruption due to a connected device. So says a... Read More
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