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Full speaker roster, topics and a €400 saving for Phocuswright Europe
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Full speaker roster, topics and a €400 saving for Phocuswright Europe
By PhocusWire | February 15, 2018
It's just three months to go until the best travel conference in Europe returns to the Dutch city of Amsterdam.... Read More
2.2% - a closer look into hotel conversion rates
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2.2% - a closer look into hotel conversion rates
By Simone Puorto | February 15, 2018
What is the average conversion for a hotel website? 2.2%. That's according to a recent Fastbooking study. The UK firm 80 Days, in an extensive report titled "The great unanswered digital questions of... Read More
sawydays necessary evil
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Why small property owners see OTAs as a "necessary evil"
By Jill Menze | February 15, 2018
The codependent nature of small property owners and their booking partners has its upsides, but primarily, it’s viewed by the underdogs as a “necessary evil.”... Read More
Another blockchain use case - the flying urban taxi market
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Another blockchain use case - the flying urban taxi market
By Sponsored Content | February 15, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Pamela Whitby, editor of EyeForTravel With the hype around blockchain in travel reaching fever pitch, why not toss something else into an already complicated equation – an... Read More
Sabre reports results from its 'transitional' year
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Sabre reports results from its 'transitional' year
By Michele McDonald | February 14, 2018
Last year was “transitional” for Sabre Corp., according to chief executive officer Sean Menke, and “we began this year in a much better position.” Sabre Red success The new version of Sabre Red Work... Read More
TripAdvisor earnings full year 2017
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TripAdvisor has revenue elsewhere to thank as hotel growth remains flat
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2018
TripAdvisor turned in modest 5% growth in total revenue for 2017 but a notable 24% increase in revenue in its non-hotel category.   ... Read More
China's road to becoming a technology superpower
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China's road to becoming a technology superpower
By Christina Larson - Wired | February 14, 2018
In the early 2000s, a corner of Beijing now often referred to as China’s Silicon Valley – was mostly famous for its sprawling electronics markets.... Read More
Duetto raises massive $80 million to push hotel tech platform
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Duetto raises massive $80 million to push hotel tech platform
By Kevin May | February 14, 2018
Duetto can boast $143.2 million in funding rounds to date after landing a huge Series D investment of $80 million this week.... Read More
Sabre posts record revenue for 2017 despite slowing growth
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Sabre posts record revenue for 2017 despite slowing growth
By Kevin May | February 14, 2018
Sabre saw revenues hit more than $3.5 billion during 2017, in what the company claims was a "transformational year" for the business.... Read More
Duetto brings in $80 million in funding for further product development
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Duetto brings in $80 million in funding for further product development
By Linda Fox | February 14, 2018
Duetto, a revenue strategy platform for hospitality, has closed an $80 million Series D round in funding. The round was led by funds affiliated with private equity firm Warburg Pincus. The funds... Read More
Q&A: How blockchain is helping Webjet improve efficiency, cut costs for hotel bookings
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Q&A: How blockchain is helping Webjet improve efficiency, cut costs for hotel bookings
By Mitra Sorrells | February 14, 2018
When Microsoft announced in November 2016 that it was working with Australia-based online travel agency Webjet to build a blockchain proof-of-concept solution, the term “blockchain” was still relatively unknown.  ... Read More
Travel buyers show modest support for NDC (but many still have no idea)
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Travel buyers show modest support for NDC (but many still have no idea)
By Kevin May | February 14, 2018
A year ago, just 11% of travel buyers in a survey said they believe IATA's New Distribution Capability is "a good thing" for the industry.... Read More
Sage advice for travel tech startups from the investors at JetBlue, Boeing, and Highgate
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Sage advice for travel tech startups from the investors at JetBlue, Boeing, and Highgate
By Nick Vivion | February 14, 2018
Located at LAB Ventures in Miami's vibrant creative neighborhood of Wynwood, The Future of Travel Summit kicked off with a panel of industry investment heavyweights from Boeing HorizonX, JetBlue Ventu... Read More
Battling external forces: How a startup competes in the tours market
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Battling external forces: How a startup competes in the tours market
By Jill Menze | February 14, 2018
The travel industry has yet to see a clear frontrunner emerge in the tours and attractions space. Be it for lack of the right idea or the right distribution model - or, most likely, both - no major or minor player has sufficiently capitalized on traveler needs.... Read More
New generation of business travellers demand new generation tech
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New generation of business travellers demand new generation tech
By Sponsored Content | February 14, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Dr Martin Buck, senior vice president for Messe Berlin GmbH. Travel technology has tremendously changed the way we travel, from sharing our photos on social media to voice... Read More
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