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Freebird continues expansion in corporate travel, plots next move in data
News / Technology
Freebird continues expansion in corporate travel, plots next move in data
By Kerry Medina | January 12, 2018
The corporate travel segment is just good business for Freebird, the startup that rebooks travelers experiencing flight disruption. The Cambridge, Mass.-based company shifted its focus to TMCs and the... Read More
The top seven travel API developments to look out for in 2018
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The top seven travel API developments to look out for in 2018
By Marisa Garcia | January 12, 2018
Back in 2016, IBM predicted that the API economy would be worth $2.2 trillion by 2018, based on the cumulative benefits of data integration and exchange through all industry sectors and the transactio... Read More
tnooz workshop replay: Beyond reviews – defining your hotel’s online reputation
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tnooz workshop replay: Beyond reviews – defining your hotel’s online reputation
By PhocusWire | January 12, 2018
Aly Thompson, who leads trivago's team of industry managers for Europe and English-speaking markets, shares trivago's thoughts - and data - on what hoteliers can do to connect with travelers during th... Read More
Marriott forced to close websites in China
News / Online
Marriott forced to close websites in China
By Kevin May | January 11, 2018
Marriott International has made a strong apology to the Chinese government and taken down its websites in the country following a series of "errors".... Read More
CityStasher expansion funding
News / Startups
"Airbnb for luggage" expands in Europe following $1.1M funding
By Mitra Sorrells | January 11, 2018
London-based startup CityStasher, which describes itself as the “Airbnb for luggage,” has raised $1.1 million in seed funding.... Read More
IHG starts major Amadeus tech move with Kimpton
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IHG starts major Amadeus tech move with Kimpton
By Kevin May | January 11, 2018
Kimpton is the first group of properties within the InterContinental Hotels Group to switch over to the long-awaited platform provided by Amadeus.... Read More
Four focus areas for travel marketers to unlock the mobile opportunity
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Four focus areas for travel marketers to unlock the mobile opportunity
By Viewpoints | January 11, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Nancy Hall, senior vice president at Conversant. Earlier this year, digital travel sales in the US were forecasted to reach $189.62 billion, of which 40% were estimated to... Read More
Fighting for the top slot in hotel SEM and SEO
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Fighting for the top slot in hotel SEM and SEO
By Marisa Garcia | January 11, 2018
A new report by L2 “Luxury Hotels: Google Hotel Finder vs OTAs” highlights a shift in the advertising strategies of leading hotel brands as these continue their direct booking battle with the leading... Read More
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Research Spotlight: Online travel in Asia Pacific to continue soaring
By PhocusWire | January 11, 2018
The last 15 years have seen Asia Pacific go from being a relative backwater in online travel to the biggest regional market on the planet.... Read More
Hoteliers: Here are six noteworthy products launching at CES 2018
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Hoteliers: Here are six noteworthy products launching at CES 2018
By Kevin Farrell | January 10, 2018
It's Media Day here at CES 2018, where we'll be live-blogging our way through the most notable emerging tech -- and the crowds -- Tuesday through Friday. Hundreds of new products will be previewed thi... Read More
Timescenery and Baarb push AI-driven results to fix travel search
News / Startups
Timescenery and Baarb push AI-driven results to fix travel search
By Mitra Sorrells | January 10, 2018
Timescenery, a travel planning site that combines data from suppliers with crowdsourced experiences from travelers, has launched a partnership with Baarb, an artificial intelligence company that develops solutions to personalize online travel search.... Read More
tripadvisor operational changes
News / Online
TripAdvisor business units overhauled, two execs depart
By Jill Menze | January 10, 2018
TripAdvisor is undergoing operational changes, a representative from the user review giant has confirmed.... Read More
Powerful travel brands face uncertain future in a blockchain-led world
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Powerful travel brands face uncertain future in a blockchain-led world
By Mitra Sorrells | January 10, 2018
Will blockchain render powerful travel industry intermediaries extinct? That’s the prediction of Maksim Izmaylov, CEO of Winding Tree... Read More
tnoozLIVE@CES 2018: Live blogging from the world's biggest tech event
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tnoozLIVE@CES 2018: Live blogging from the world's biggest tech event
By Nick Vivion | January 10, 2018
While we're not streaming live, we're live blogging from CES 2018. As the world's biggest technology show, it offers an insightful view into how consumer expectations may shift alongside new and em... Read More
LG's new robots designed to replace hotel staff
Notated News / Technology
LG's new robots designed to replace hotel staff
By Esther Hertzfeld - Hotel Management | January 10, 2018
With its new line of robots, LG is going one step further with physical robots powered to deliver meals, drop off luggage and even assist with grocery shopping. Is this the future guests really want?... Read More
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