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StudentUniverse to watch regional airports, new destinations and Google Flights in 2018
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StudentUniverse to watch regional airports, new destinations and Google Flights in 2018
By Sponsored Content | December 12, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Andre Azer, vice president of marketing for StudentUniverse At this stage in the year, we take time to reflect on where the industry has been in 2017 and where it’s going... Read More
Inflight connectivity to hit the skies for two-thirds of airlines by 2020
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Inflight connectivity to hit the skies for two-thirds of airlines by 2020
By Marisa Garcia | December 12, 2017
While inflight wifi aircraft is still spotty, both in performance and availability, SITA OnAir predicts that over the next three years it will be more readily available. In an analysis of SITA's 20... Read More
hilton new mobile hotel
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Hilton unveils first mobile-focused hotel room
By Jill Menze | December 11, 2017
Much like Marriott’s “hotel room of the future,” Hilton has debuted what it’s billing as the first mobile-centric hotel room with its “Connected Room.”... Read More
Silicon Valley should not be complacent about China
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Silicon Valley should not be complacent about China
By Minh-Ha Nguyen - Fortune | December 11, 2017
Chinese tech companies have become innovation leaders in some key areas in technology, with truly global ambitions—and Silicon Valley is either too internally focused or complacent to realize it.... Read More
Blockchain and travel distribution: into the unknown
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Blockchain and travel distribution: into the unknown
By Jill Menze | December 11, 2017
Blockchain represents a major paradigm shift in the travel industry around data collection and distribution.... Read More
Phocuswright Europe 2018 - early bird ticket deadline
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Phocuswright Europe 2018 - early bird ticket deadline
By PhocusWire | December 11, 2017
Friday 15 December - end of this week - is the final day to secure your spot at Phocuswright Europe 2018 with the special early bird rate of €999.... Read More
VIDEO: Breathing new life into distribution of hotels
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VIDEO: Breathing new life into distribution of hotels
By Kevin May | December 11, 2017
We are forever hearing that the hotel model is under threat from, well, basically everything and everyone.... Read More
In-destination with the Tours and Activities Snapshot for 2017
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In-destination with the Tours and Activities Snapshot for 2017
By Nick Vivion | December 11, 2017
Tours and activities are a growing part of the travel industry. This growth continues to garner more attention for this segment of the industry, as more technology providers vie for the business of co... Read More
Hilton looks to startups via link with London incubator
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Hilton looks to startups via link with London incubator
By Martin Cowen | December 11, 2017
Hilton has announced a year-long partnership with London & Partners incubator Traveltech Lab. The tie-up starts this week with the first of two pitch events, with the winners guaranteed "a fina... Read More
BA taps Verteil for its first-ever NDC booking in India
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BA taps Verteil for its first-ever NDC booking in India
By Martin Cowen | December 11, 2017
India's Verteil Technologies has facilitated what it claims is the "first live NDC transaction from India". Its NDC-based Verteil Direct Connect platform is live with British Airways, and the ticke... Read More
Podcast: Richard Harris of Intent Media on fostering trust, managing data, and mitigating risk
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Podcast: Richard Harris of Intent Media on fostering trust, managing data, and mitigating risk
By Nick Vivion | December 11, 2017
Understanding traveler intent has become a critical piece of any marketing effort. Is the consumer at the inspiration stage, or is she ready to book? And how can a traveler's behavior be used to bette... Read More
Evolving nature of travelers using online agencies
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Evolving nature of travelers using online agencies
By Jill Menze | December 8, 2017
While the bleisure traveler – someone who extends business trips into vacations – is on the rise, new statistics show that live events play a big factor in decision making.... Read More
Ryanair and Amadeus end ticketing deal
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Ryanair and Amadeus end ticketing deal
By Kevin May | December 8, 2017
Ryanair will no longer distribute fares to travel agencies via Amadeus after the pair were unable to reach agreement on a new contract.... Read More
US DOT withdraws proposed rulemakings on airlines' ancillary fees
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US DOT withdraws proposed rulemakings on airlines' ancillary fees
By Michele McDonald | December 8, 2017
The US Department of Transportation withdrew two proposed rulemakings on airline ancillary revenues, saying they were “of limited public benefit.” The proposed measures had been generally supported... Read More
Viator founder slams TripAdvisor over strategy
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Viator founder slams TripAdvisor over strategy
By Kevin May | December 8, 2017
TripAdvisor has been accused of neglecting its Viator tour and activity booking business by the man who created it in 1995.... Read More
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