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Hotelchamp builds out platform for hotels through third-party services
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Hotelchamp builds out platform for hotels through third-party services
By Rob Gill | April 24, 2018
Hotel booking specialist Hotelchamp is planning to make more third-party services available to clients through its platform. The Amsterdam-based company works with hotels to help them increase thei... Read More
Ctrip and AccorHotels expand partnership to enhance services for Chinese travelers
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Ctrip and AccorHotels expand partnership to enhance services for Chinese travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | April 23, 2018
The more than 300 million registered users that book trips through online travel agency Ctrip will now have more personalized options and service from AccorHotels. ... Read More
ADARA Longwoods data partnership
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Data analytics partnership offers new "holistic" insights for DMOs
By Mitra Sorrells | April 23, 2018
Travel data co-op ADARA and travel market research firm Longwoods International are collaborating to give destination marketing organizations a deeper understanding of their visitors and the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.  ... Read More
AI series part 4 marketing
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AI analysis, part 4: Digital marketing
By Mitra Sorrells | April 23, 2018
According to the Salesforce’s 2017 “State of Marketing” report, artificial intelligence is the leading technology where marketers expect the most growth in the next two years. ... Read More
Groupon founder's tour app Detour goes to Bose, needs a lot more to survive
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Groupon founder's tour app Detour goes to Bose, needs a lot more to survive
By Kevin May | April 23, 2018
In some respects, Detour was Just Another Walking Tour Guide App that used smart technology to try and muscle in on an already crowded marketplace.... Read More
Scottish tour operator looks to Ctrip to boost Chinese inbound market
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Scottish tour operator looks to Ctrip to boost Chinese inbound market
By Rob Gill | April 23, 2018
Scottish independent tour operator Rabbie’s Small Group Tours is hoping to tap into the Chinese inbound market through a new deal with Chinese online giant Ctrip. The Edinburgh-based company is due... Read More
Fizzle and flop or crackle and pop: Will blockchain in travel see mass adoption in 2018?
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Fizzle and flop or crackle and pop: Will blockchain in travel see mass adoption in 2018?
By Viewpoints | April 23, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Trond Vidar Bjorøy, blockchain investor and advisor. While there isn’t much yet to indicate that blockchain technology will be a panacea for travel industry pain points, 20... Read More
Asking for reviews reaps positive results for hotels
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Asking for reviews reaps positive results for hotels
By Marisa Garcia | April 23, 2018
TrustYou has published a new report which shows that why actively asking for reviews from hotel guests should be a critical part of hotels’ CRM strategy. The report was based on feedback collected... Read More
PODCAST: Phocuswire PundIT Show #11
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PODCAST: Phocuswire PundIT Show #11
By Kevin May | April 22, 2018
It's now sinking in to many in the sector that they have probably just been through one of the most important in the history of tours and activities.... Read More
Brace yourselves - how a deal changed the game in tours and activities
Opinion / Online
Brace yourselves - how a deal changed the game in tours and activities
By Alex Bainbridge - DestinationCTO | April 20, 2018
Most startup acquisition stories are interesting to those in the sector, or investors, but a week later, the world mainly continues revolving how it always did.... Read More
TripAdvisor buys Bokun, says it "solves the supply problem"
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TripAdvisor buys Bokun, says it "solves the supply problem"
By Jill Menze | April 20, 2018
TripAdvisor has agreed to acquire Bokun in a deal it claims will provide suppliers in tours and activities "with technical solutions in addition to the sector's largest distribution channel".... Read More
QOTW: Something about the other side of the hype
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QOTW: Something about the other side of the hype
By PhocusWire | April 20, 2018
Quote from Jeff Chow, vice president of product, consumer experience, at TripAdvisor.... Read More
Tours tech land grab intensifies as TripAdvisor acquires Bokun
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Tours tech land grab intensifies as TripAdvisor acquires Bokun
By Linda Fox | April 20, 2018
It wasn't that long ago that TripAdvisor boss Steve Kaufer was talking about making much more of its non-hotel division. In line with that strategy it has announced with acquisition of Iceland-base... Read More
wrapup april 20 2018
Notated News / Technology
Delta, Blacklane, BookingKit and more news briefs today...
By PhocusWire | April 20, 2018
Delta launches Farelogix’s calculation engine… BookingKit partners with Vakario… Thai Airways International promotes Blacklane… Cathay Pacific integrates with Skyscanner… RedAwning grows distribution… ... Read More
Digital touchpoints should be as beautiful as they are useful
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Digital touchpoints should be as beautiful as they are useful
By Marisa Garcia | April 20, 2018
People build a curious devotion to the look of their favorite airline brands, and airlines have invested billions over the years to ensure that their liveries and cabin interiors live up to expectatio... Read More
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