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Busbud to expand intercity marketplace following $11 million in funding
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Busbud to expand intercity marketplace following $11 million in funding
By Linda Fox | January 30, 2018
Busbud, an online marketplace for intercity bus tickets has secured $11 million in series B funding. The round is led by iNovia Capital with new investors Teralys, Claridge and Plaza Ventures, as w... Read More
Could air services decide which city will win Amazon's HQ2?
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Could air services decide which city will win Amazon's HQ2?
By Marisa Garcia | January 30, 2018
For a number of US cities, the bid to attract Amazon’s new HQ2 has been one of the top development priorities, with each candidate making attractive concessions in hopes of attracting the tech giant t... Read More
Tech buyers believe in space tourism and Hyperloop, unsure about flying cars
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Tech buyers believe in space tourism and Hyperloop, unsure about flying cars
By Sponsored Content | January 30, 2018
This is a viewpoint from David Chapple, event director for Travel Technology Europe. It may sound like fantasy or something from an 1980s movie, but within the next ten years travel industry buyers... Read More
New report from WEF describes future travellers' 'digital identity'
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New report from WEF describes future travellers' 'digital identity'
By Michele McDonald | January 29, 2018
A new report from the recent World Economic Forum aims to break down the barriers to a saner means of vetting airline passengers. People have considered passenger facilitation and ensuring border s... Read More
American, Delta revive their re-accommodation agreement
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American, Delta revive their re-accommodation agreement
By Michele McDonald | January 29, 2018
Delta and American airlines agreed to a new deal that will enable the airlines to rebook customers onto each other’s flights in the event of unexpected flight disruptions. The new agreement went in... Read More
CheapAir claims flight search display breakthrough
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CheapAir claims flight search display breakthrough
By Robert Silk - Travel Weekly | January 29, 2018
CheapAir has completed an upgraded flight-shopping interface that enables customers to make side-by-side comparisons of available fares, ancillary fees and amenities.... Read More
Leisure and business travelers outline airline ancillary needs
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Leisure and business travelers outline airline ancillary needs
By Kevin May | January 29, 2018
It might be a low price that determines whether a traveler buys a particular airfare, but there are stark differences on the ancillary front that help fuel that decision.... Read More
expedia tours attractions business
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Expedia plots new push on attractions without "same old playbook"
By Jill Menze | January 29, 2018
“We’re at a precipice for change,” Expedia Local Expert vice president Jen O’Twomney observes about the current state of the tours and attractions market.... Read More
airbus AR app
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New Airbus AR app takes travelers inside - and outside - the A380
By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2018
Building on the popularity of its iflyA380.com website, Airbus has created an iOS app to drive loyalty for the massive double-decker plane.  ... Read More
Criteo study mobile and booking apps
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Mobile travel bookings jump, especially for online agencies
By Mitra Sorrells | January 29, 2018
Travelers are increasingly turning to their phones – and away from desktops and tablets – to book trips and experiences.  ... Read More
To NDC or not to NDC, to take arms against a sea of trouble
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To NDC or not to NDC, to take arms against a sea of trouble
By Sponsored Content | January 29, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Alexander von Bernstorff, director of airline solutions at InteRES. At the start of 2018, we entered year seven of NDC. As seven is a special number (and seven years quite... Read More
Looking at the future of travel with autonomous vehicles
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Looking at the future of travel with autonomous vehicles
By Marisa Garcia | January 29, 2018
Destination CTO, the destination tech blog, has published a fresh look at our self-driving future in a special report on the impact to tours, attractions and cities of autonomous vehicles. The inte... Read More
On Priceline ambitions, Muji moves, and more China travel trends...
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On Priceline ambitions, Muji moves, and more China travel trends...
By PhocusWire | January 29, 2018
For the past two weeks, major brands like Priceline, Marriott, Muji and Ctrip made moves in different directions; and statistics help paint an updated picture of China’s theme parks, corporate tra... Read More
Google Phocuswright leisure study
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Google's three trends to attract leisure travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | January 26, 2018
Google believes leisure travelers are “more curious, demanding and impatient than ever before,” and brands that will win them over are the ones that meet their needs quickly, easily and with personalized solutions.  ... Read More
Top travel ads on YouTube in 2017 (with a couple of surprises)
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Top travel ads on YouTube in 2017 (with a couple of surprises)
By Linda Fox | January 26, 2018
In theory travel marketing should be easy because of its inspirational nature. Stick up a clip of a tropical beach and swaying palm trees and job done. In practice, it's a lot harder. There are the... Read More
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