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Startup Pitch - Hooch Black combines subscriber discounts with digital rewards
News / Technology
Startup Pitch - Hooch Black combines subscriber discounts with digital rewards
By Martin Cowen | October 16, 2018
Consumer-facing subscription models in travel and other verticals existed before the internet. Paying a fee in order to access discounts is a relatively simple model for consumers to understand - the... Read More
Moscow and Malaysia airports add SITA's bag drop self-service
News / Technology
Moscow and Malaysia airports add SITA's bag drop self-service
By Marisa Garcia | October 15, 2018
SITA has announced the installation of new Scan&Fly self-service baggage drop systems at Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport and at Moscow Domededovo Airport with S7 Airlines. These new... Read More
TravelPerk quickly adds $44M round, plans rapid expansion of business travel tech
News / Startups
TravelPerk quickly adds $44M round, plans rapid expansion of business travel tech
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018
TravelPerk has announced $44 million in Series C funding, just seven months after it attracted a $21 million round.... Read More
VIDEO: How digital changed it all for a Mexican boat tour operator
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VIDEO: How digital changed it all for a Mexican boat tour operator
By Kevin May | October 15, 2018
Typically, medium to large-size brands mostly have the profile and attract coverage in developments that happen in every corner of the travel industry.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Better metrics urged in corporate travel to improve the traveler experience
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018
Travel managers could take into account wider data and traveler insights to demonstrate trip ROI.... Read More
European organizations unite to stand up for short-term rentals
News / Distribution
European organizations unite to stand up for short-term rentals
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018
The short-term rental (STR) industry has been the target of finger pointing and bad press in recent years as the pressure on housing grows in cities.... Read More
The metasearch model, part 2: The transition to meta-book
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The metasearch model, part 2: The transition to meta-book
By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2018
In the early days of metasearch, roughly the first decade of the 21st century, the model was strictly one of price comparison and referral.   ... Read More
Ctrip ventures into hotel management with Rezen Hotels Group
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Ctrip ventures into hotel management with Rezen Hotels Group
By Sponsored Content | October 15, 2018
This is an article from TravelDaily China.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. Ctrip has unveiled its hotel management brand Rezen Hotels Group at the ongoing World Cultura... Read More
Google's trademark policy revision kickstarts "brandjacking" debate
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Google's trademark policy revision kickstarts "brandjacking" debate
By Simone Puorto | October 15, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Simone Puorto Last week, you may have received a message from [email protected], informing you about an ads trademarks policy update. Even though this may... Read More
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Interview / Startups
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Jonne de Leeuw
By PhocusWire | October 15, 2018
The fund led a $17 million round to back Tiqets, now its principal participates in an executive roundtable on tours and activities at The Phocuswright Conference 2018.... Read More
Helsinki Airport, Reaktor and LEGO host code school for kids
News / Online
Helsinki Airport, Reaktor and LEGO host code school for kids
By Marisa Garcia | October 15, 2018
Helsinki Airport management company Finavia, tech consultancy Reaktor and iconic toy brand LEGO organized a Code School for kids at the airport during one of its busiest autumn holiday weekends. Kids... Read More
QOTW: Something about a magician's tricks
News / Technology
QOTW: Something about a magician's tricks
By PhocusWire | October 12, 2018
Quote from Stephen Joyce, CEO of Rezgo, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
How to get smart with hotel distribution during the low season
News / Distribution
How to get smart with hotel distribution during the low season
By Gino Engels - OTA Insight | October 12, 2018
Peaks and troughs are the perennial features of every hotelier’s annual revenue graph. This is unlikely to change.... Read More
Reimagining the airport model with a customer-focused, digital lens
News / Technology
Reimagining the airport model with a customer-focused, digital lens
By Paul Griffiths - Dubai Airports | October 12, 2018
The very nature of the aviation sector makes it an absolute necessity to have a long‐term view.... Read More
(ICYMI) NDC Exchange builds momentum, adds new airlines, names sellers
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(ICYMI) NDC Exchange builds momentum, adds new airlines, names sellers
By Marisa Garcia | October 11, 2018
IATA has been advocating for broader adoption of New Distribution Capability (NDC) as a common standard for the airline industry, which will allow greater retailing flexibility. It has progressed - es... Read More
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