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Trip.com boss on why it's a good fit for Skyscanner (and Ctrip)
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Trip.com boss on why it's a good fit for Skyscanner (and Ctrip)
By Sponsored Content | November 13, 2017
This is an article from China Travel News.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. Travellers, just like consumers in any ecommerce category, have distinct ways of shopping.... Read More
Five tech developments driving meetings and events forward
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Five tech developments driving meetings and events forward
By Rosalind Mullen | November 13, 2017
Advancements in technology are moving at a cracking pace in the Meetings & Events space. Here are some trends to watch in 2018… Face-recognition for friction-less registration As event organiser... Read More
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News / Online
Travelers will embrace personalization and AI for a better travel experience
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 13, 2017
Google claims that the "friction in travel" makes it ideal for new technology and artificial intelligence-led services to come in and make improvements.... Read More
No deal on OTA market share steal by Amazon, say analysts
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No deal on OTA market share steal by Amazon, say analysts
By Kerry Medina | November 13, 2017
Third quarter results for The Priceline Group and Expedia Inc. triggered a nervous reaction on Wall Street after the online travel giants respectively experienced notable declines in their stock value... Read More
ACTE studies find room for improvement in corporate travel policies
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ACTE studies find room for improvement in corporate travel policies
By Michele McDonald | November 12, 2017
Two studies from the Association of Corporate Travel Executives focus on the need for both flexibility and simplification in travel management. The first study, titled “Managing the Modern Business... Read More
In The Big Chair - Barbara Dalibard of SITA
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Barbara Dalibard of SITA
By Kevin May | November 12, 2017
The aviation technology company is nearly 70 years old and, amongst other things, works with airports and airlines on their passenger service... Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: PhocusWire PundIT Show - Episode 3
By Kevin May | November 12, 2017
Want to know what happens when two titans of hospitality strategy debate the state of startups and what they'd rather see coming into the industry?... Read More
Accor axes independent hotel web strategy
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Accor axes independent hotel web strategy
By Kevin May | November 10, 2017
It lasted less than two and a half years - Accor's ambitious attempt to create a marketplace for independent hotels is officially at an end.... Read More
More growth ahead for Hotelbeds: Interview with Managing Director Carlos Muñoz
Interview / Distribution
More growth ahead for Hotelbeds: Interview with Managing Director Carlos Muñoz
By Nick Vivion | November 10, 2017
This was my first time at World Travel Market in London. The show is absolutely massive, as it is primarily a salon for destinations to showcase their various vibes. The Travel Technology Show domi... Read More
NASA ready to back Uber in plans to manage flying taxis
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NASA ready to back Uber in plans to manage flying taxis
By Marisa Garcia | November 10, 2017
NASA and Uber will be working together to ensure that the ride-sharing company’s plans to deploy a fleet of flying taxis by 2020 gets off the ground, through the advancements of NASA’s Urban Air Mobil... Read More
Ryanair pushes out latest digital initiatives
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Ryanair pushes out latest digital initiatives
By Marisa Garcia | November 10, 2017
Ryanair's chief marketing officer revealed the airline’s latest digital and passenger experience initiatives for year four of its Always Getting Better program during the Web Summit in Lisbon this wee... Read More
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News / Startups
VIDEO: PhocusWire PundIT Show - Episode 2
By Kevin May | November 10, 2017
Our pundits this time are Max Kraynov (AviaSales), Ben Jost (TrustYou) and Alix Arguelles (Amadeus).... Read More
Google rolls out new hotel search service
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Google rolls out new hotel search service
By Kevin May | November 10, 2017
Google is tightening its grip on the hotel search marketplace with the roll-out of a new platform this week.... Read More
VIDEO: GDSs survive but full content agreements will not
News / Distribution
VIDEO: GDSs survive but full content agreements will not
By Kevin May | November 9, 2017
British Airways has got it right, but Lufthansa has not - that's the view emerging over the latest changes in airline distribution.... Read More
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Blockchain: No longer just an industry buzzword
By Bernadette Giacomazzo | November 9, 2017
As many in the travel tech industry don’t have a good understanding of “blockchain” and what it entails, Norm Rose says it’s both simple and revolutionary.... Read More
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