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Europe Travel Battleground 2018: AdsHotel
Interview / Distribution
Europe Travel Battleground 2018: AdsHotel
By PhocusWire | May 31, 2018
Filippo Fasolo, CEO of AdsHotel, pitches the business at Phocuswright Europe 2018, then takes questions from PhocusWire.... Read More
Sabre sets out its NDC roadmap, promises solutions in 2018
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Sabre sets out its NDC roadmap, promises solutions in 2018
By Rob Gill | May 31, 2018
Sabre has announced plans for a pilot programme with airlines and agencies as it works towards the launch of NDC-enabled services by the end of 2018. The Texas-based technology firm has revealed a... Read More
Amadeus to roll out NDC-led online travel agency platform
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Amadeus to roll out NDC-led online travel agency platform
By Kevin May | May 31, 2018
Travix is the latest intermediary to be recruited by Amadeus to help build out services based on New Distribution Capability protocols.... Read More
Kiwi.com looks to China for expansion, develops local content
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Kiwi.com looks to China for expansion, develops local content
By Sponsored Content | May 31, 2018
This is an article by Ritesh Gupta for TravelDaily China.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. Kiwi.com is to launch its new office in Beijing this summer. The company launc... Read More
Startup Smartvel on live destination guides and how it thinks it stands out
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Startup Smartvel on live destination guides and how it thinks it stands out
By Rob Gill | May 31, 2018
Spanish start-up Smartvel specialises in providing “live” online destination guides to travel companies that can be embedded within their clients’ websites and apps. Founder and CEO Iñigo Valenzuel... Read More
Skyscanner new CEO
News / Online
Skyscanner executive shift: Dove to CEO, Williams heads to chair role
By Mitra Sorrells | May 30, 2018
Skyscanner chief technology officer Bryan Dove is now CEO of the Edinburgh-based company, moving into a role that had been held by co-founder Gareth Williams.  ... Read More
Dove takes helm at Skyscanner, Redeam recruits new CEO, Hotelbeds Group latest, and more...
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Dove takes helm at Skyscanner, Redeam recruits new CEO, Hotelbeds Group latest, and more...
By PhocusWire | May 30, 2018
This is a roundup of announcements related to people moves and business expansions in travel in May 2018. Wednesday 30 May 2018 Williams takes chair at Skyscanner Skyscanner has announced C... Read More
CEO interview TurnKey Vacation Rentals T.J. Clark
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - T.J. Clark of TurnKey Vacation Rentals
By Mitra Sorrells | May 30, 2018
T.J. Clark co-founded the company in 2013 to provide vacation rental homeowners and guests a consistent, high-end experience similar to a fine hotel. It now has 400 employees and more than 3,500 properties under management.... Read More
Europe Travel Battleground 2018: MeetingPackage
Interview / Online
Europe Travel Battleground 2018: MeetingPackage
By PhocusWire | May 30, 2018
Joonas Ahola, CEO and founder of MeetingPackage, pitches the business at Phocuswright Europe 2018, then takes questions from PhocusWire.... Read More
Takeaways from a day on the Irish travel startup scene
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Takeaways from a day on the Irish travel startup scene
By Linda Fox | May 30, 2018
Ireland has produced some solid startups over the years from CarTrawler to Datalex and OpenJaw. Enterprise Ireland, the venture capital arm of the Irish Government, sees itself at the heart of the... Read More
Startup Stage Vivere Travel
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Vivere uses AI to curate inspirational content
By Mitra Sorrells | May 30, 2018
 Working with IBM Watson technology, Vivere uses artificial intelligence to easily organize and tag text and visual content about destinations around the world.  ... Read More
Tracking traveler dollars: Airbnb vs. hotel chains and cruise lines
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Tracking traveler dollars: Airbnb vs. hotel chains and cruise lines
By Jill Menze | May 30, 2018
Furthering its sustainable tourism initiatives, Airbnb has released a new report tracking how traveler-spent dollars are allocated across different types of accommodations. The findings claim Airbnb listings can benefit local economies more than chain hotels and cruise lines.... Read More
Singapore Airlines adds NDC connection with Skyscanner
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Singapore Airlines adds NDC connection with Skyscanner
By Marisa Garcia | May 30, 2018
Singapore Airlines has partnered with Skyscanner to launch the airline’s first New Distribution Capability connection offering customers more convenient access to SIA flights. Customers who can now... Read More
How Trustabit is building a blockchain toddler
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How Trustabit is building a blockchain toddler
By Pamela Whitby | May 30, 2018
Trustabit CEO Saritta Hines is something of a pioneer. An African-American with more than 13 years experience in data analytics, she is leading a team that is 50% represented by women to build a priva... Read More
Qantas goes big on NDC-led distribution platform
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Qantas goes big on NDC-led distribution platform
By Kevin May | May 29, 2018
Qantas is waving a big NDC flag this week after launching a new technology service built on the new distribution standards created by IATA.... Read More
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