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

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

Economic growth in Japan has remained relatively static, with GDP growth at about 1% over the past four years.... Read More

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

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

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

Something a little different for episode 14 of the PundIT Show - a one-on-one with Voyager HQ boss John Matson.... Read More

With TRILL, users can turn their Instagram content into bookable experiences. By using the platform, TRILL tastemakers earn cash when people book off their content.... Read More

Legacy agreements signed with the global distributions systems (GDSs) are giving business airline bmi a headache. Antony Price, director marketing & customer, bmi, says it is currently stuck in... Read More

Hotel operations system Alice is integrating voice requests made by guests through Amazon Echo devices located in their rooms. Alice is working with Volara, which specialises in voice-based engagem... Read More

This is a viewpoint from Maureen O'Hanlon, partner at Prism Partnership. Loyalty programs are still all the rage for the major global hotel chains and online travel agencies. While the consumer sid... Read More

With so many content and review site options in the travel space, there’s a likelihood people shopping for and booking travel might not even encounter certain brands’ products. This creates an opportunity for travel brands to proactively reach out and find travelers... Read More

Dutch carrier KLM has created a new AI-based range of tools to help improve the operational efficiency of airlines. KLM has launched a partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to offer a set... Read More

Lufthansa created a huge stir in the airline industry three years ago when it introduced a surcharge for all bookings made via the global distribution systems.... Read More

Business travellers think their trips could be improved by Artificial Intelligence-based technology but are reluctant about sharing some types of personal data. A survey by expense and travel manag... Read More