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The disconnect: Business travelers want security on the road but don't always do their part
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The disconnect: Business travelers want security on the road but don't always do their part
By Michele McDonald | November 30, 2017
Safety while traveling is a real concern these days, but risk management in Germany, France and the UK is more of an aspiration than a reality, according to new research today from the GBTA Foundation... Read More
Top Millennial Travel Destinations 2017
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Data crunching for millennial travel choices
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 30, 2017
Utrip's extensive data research revealed the top millennial travel destinations of 2017.... Read More
Travel startup investments rise (but low level deals fall)
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Travel startup investments rise (but low level deals fall)
By Kevin May | November 30, 2017
Travel technology and online startups have raised a massive $15 billion since 2013 across 1,300 deals - yet the climate for investment is changing.... Read More
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Airline ancillary revenue targeted at record $82 billion
By Jill Menze | November 30, 2017
Airline ancillary revenue is on track to reach an all-time high this year, with the latest forecast projecting as much as $82.2 billion worldwide.... Read More
On the Beach reports strong UK year, adds Denmark to international line-up
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On the Beach reports strong UK year, adds Denmark to international line-up
By Martin Cowen | November 30, 2017
The full-year results presentation from London-listed On the Beach is a detailed look at how a specialist online travel agent can monetize a specific niche - short-haul beach holidays from the UK - th... Read More
Activities special in China, as GetYourGuide and Ctrip accelerate
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Activities special in China, as GetYourGuide and Ctrip accelerate
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 30, 2017
GetYourGuide will launch a dedicated website for travelers in China this week, indicating how important the country is becoming in the attractions sector.... Read More
eNett and Mr & Mrs Smith founders talk about entrepreneurship [video]
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eNett and Mr & Mrs Smith founders talk about entrepreneurship [video]
By Sponsored Content | November 30, 2017
Sponsored by eNett. What does it take to be an entrepreneur in the travel industry? What character traits do you need? We brought together two successful entrepreneurs and asked them just that.... Read More
Priorities of female travelers - less automation and sharing, more details
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Priorities of female travelers - less automation and sharing, more details
By Marisa Garcia | November 30, 2017
IATA's latest Global Passenger Survey was once again dominated by responses from men (65%). As IATA explained to tnooz, the reason for this is not that women were largely excluded from the particip... Read More
IATA adopts three-tier agency accreditation and a threshold for cash sales
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IATA adopts three-tier agency accreditation and a threshold for cash sales
By Michele McDonald | November 29, 2017
The International Air Transport Association is abandoning the one-size-fits-all method of travel agency accreditation in favor of a three-tiered approach in its New Generation of IATA Settlement Syste... Read More
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VIDEO: HomeAway on new eras in technology
By Kevin May | November 29, 2017
One of the most thought provoking talks during The Phocuswright Conference came courtesy of John Kim, president of HomeAway.... Read More
tnoozLIVE@Arrival: Miles Partnership's Carrie Koenig on destination marketing, emerging tech, and making friends with Google
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tnoozLIVE@Arrival: Miles Partnership's Carrie Koenig on destination marketing, emerging tech, and making friends with Google
By Nick Vivion | November 29, 2017
This is the continuation of a series of articles spun out of tnoozLIVE@Arival, recorded live at the Arival in-destination event held at the LINQ in Las Vegas. More clips to come! To learn more about h... Read More
Switchfly Plane Delay
News / Technology
How airlines can turn irregular operations into opportunities
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 29, 2017
A new whitepaper from Switchfly reveals irregular operations cost airlines billions - but also present an opportunity.... Read More
Atcore sells to Inflexion Private Equity
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Atcore sells to Inflexion Private Equity
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 29, 2017
Inflexion Private Equity has acquired Atcore Technology Group, the tech provider to the likes of Mark Warner, Neilson, TUI and Thomas Cook.... Read More
Airline ancillaries bag further growth, hit $82.2 billion
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Airline ancillaries bag further growth, hit $82.2 billion
By Marisa Garcia | November 29, 2017
Ancillary revenue this year will be 22% higher than 2016 and reach $82.2 billion, with $57 billion of that figure coming from a la carte activity according to a report. The IdeaWorks and CarTrawler... Read More
The hidden factors affecting your hotel forecast
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The hidden factors affecting your hotel forecast
By Sponsored Content | November 29, 2017
This is a viewpoint from Paul Van Meerendonk, director of advisory services at IDeaS Revenue Solutions. Forecasting has been synonymous with hotel revenue management since its inception. From opera... Read More
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