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Three things hoteliers need to know about machine learning
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Three things hoteliers need to know about machine learning
By Sponsored Content | July 17, 2017
When it comes to hospitality analytics, it’s hard to ignore the recent airtime devoted to and levels of interest in the topic of machine learning. The industry has been humming with how machine learni... Read More
Startup pitch: TripsCommerce will look after the tech side of getting online
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Startup pitch: TripsCommerce will look after the tech side of getting online
By Linda Fox | July 17, 2017
TripsCommerce wants to provide tour operators, small accommodation owners, activity suppliers and other travel companies with the technology they need to trade online. It describes itself as an "op... Read More
EU court says airline cancellation fees may be scrutinized for 'unfairness'
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EU court says airline cancellation fees may be scrutinized for 'unfairness'
By Michele McDonald | July 14, 2017
The European Union’s highest court, the Court of Justice, ruled that cancellation fees charged by airline companies may be assessed for unfairness. The court was considering a complaint brought by... Read More
Are hotel brand dotcoms the new Amazon?
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Are hotel brand dotcoms the new Amazon?
By Viewpoints | July 14, 2017
Here’s the great news for hoteliers: travelers love you more than you know. NB This is a viewpoint by Kenneth Purcell, founder and CEO of iSeatz. Recent research fielded by Phocuswright indicate... Read More
No slowdown in APAC mobile growth, India leads charge
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No slowdown in APAC mobile growth, India leads charge
By Martin Cowen | July 14, 2017
Criteo has linked up with Euromonitor International for a report which shows that the growth of mobile travel in Asia-Pacific is not limited to China. The study used Euromonitor data from nine mark... Read More
Best SEO practices for travel brands differ from other industries
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Best SEO practices for travel brands differ from other industries
By Marisa Garcia | July 14, 2017
Searchmetrics has published a new study on travel industry-specific search ranking factors that might help travel brands improve their visibility in Google searches. It suggests that a focus on bro... Read More
OTA or hotel direct - putting the OTAs view
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OTA or hotel direct - putting the OTAs view
By Marisa Garcia | July 14, 2017
The Travel Technology Association, which represents online intermediaries, has hit back at a study from the American Hotel & Lodging Association which highlighted dangers of booking online, other... Read More
United may test a flight-switching program (and it's not about overbooking)
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United may test a flight-switching program (and it's not about overbooking)
By Michele McDonald | July 13, 2017
United Airlines may conduct a small test of a system that would give passengers the option of switching to a different flight ahead of time. If United proceeds with the test, a few Mileage Plus mem... Read More
Boutique hotels - agile, creative, unique
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Boutique hotels - agile, creative, unique
By Patrick Landman | July 13, 2017
Independent and boutique hotels are, by their very nature, different from their chain competitors. But what are the specific characteristics owners should focus on in their messaging and marketing?... Read More
Webjet adds European rail to its B2B offer for Asia
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Webjet adds European rail to its B2B offer for Asia
By Martin Cowen | July 13, 2017
Australia-listed Webjet continues to grow its global B2B business, with its dedicated brand for Asia - FIT Ruums - signing a deal with Rail Europe. FIT Ruums was launched in November 2016 and sits... Read More
JetBlue Vacations adopts UpLift's buy-now-pay-later program
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JetBlue Vacations adopts UpLift's buy-now-pay-later program
By Michele McDonald | July 12, 2017
JetBlue Vacations has teamed up with UpLift, a startup company that enables affordable installment plan travel purchases. The deal gives travelers the option of paying for vacations in 12 monthly i... Read More
How travel marketers can avoid awkward ad placements and protect the brand
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How travel marketers can avoid awkward ad placements and protect the brand
By Viewpoints | July 12, 2017
For years, the online advertising industry has become so fixated on trends such as ad fraud and ad blocking that equally crucial issues - such as brand safety -  have remained on the back burner. That... Read More
Inflight wifi tipping point by 2022
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Inflight wifi tipping point by 2022
By Martin Cowen | July 12, 2017
UK researcher house Juniper believes that more than half the world's commercial aviation fleet will be equipped with inflight wifi by 2022. It estimates that currently one-in-four planes allow pass... Read More
Expedia extends MICE service, English-speaking markets first
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Expedia extends MICE service, English-speaking markets first
By Linda Fox | July 12, 2017
Expedia says it's ready to extend its MICE service to English-speaking countries following its launch of MeetingMarket portal in Germany last year. The meetings and events booking technology was la... Read More
HITEC review - three hospitality tech businesses to watch
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HITEC review - three hospitality tech businesses to watch
By Viewpoints | July 11, 2017
HITEC celebrated its 45th birthday this year and its flagship conference, held this year in Toronto, took place a few weeks ago. While only my sixth year at the conference, I overheard quite a few... Read More
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