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Destination inspiration takes off on in-flight entertainment
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Destination inspiration takes off on in-flight entertainment
By Marisa Garcia | April 3, 2017
Digital destination marketing is taking off on aircraft with the integration of interactive city-guides on in-flight entertainment systems. This enables the booking of tours and events on aircraft... Read More
Four ways hotels can use technology to survive in turbulent times
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Four ways hotels can use technology to survive in turbulent times
By Viewpoints | March 31, 2017
Storm Doris caused chaos when it raged through the UK in February. Motorists struggled through the snow, vehicles fell prey to slippery ice-lined roads, and massive trees were uprooted. Now that wa... Read More
eNett currency extension, Tink Labs global expansion, and more...
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eNett currency extension, Tink Labs global expansion, and more...
By PhocusWire | March 31, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel systems in tourism and hospitality for March 2017. Friday 31 March 2107: eNett increases currency provision The payment techno... Read More
Adrenaline Hunter raises €600,000 to expand activities and develop technology
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Adrenaline Hunter raises €600,000 to expand activities and develop technology
By Linda Fox | March 31, 2017
Adrenaline Hunter, a platform offering extreme sports and activities, has received an additional €600,000 in funding. The France-based startup initially raised €600,000 in seed funding in late 2015... Read More
Gulf carriers seek ways to ease laptop ban
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Gulf carriers seek ways to ease laptop ban
By Michele McDonald | March 31, 2017
The three major Gulf carriers -- Qatar Airways, Etihad and Emirates -- are developing workarounds to ease the pain and annoyance of the US Department of Homeland Security’s ban on large electronic dev... Read More
Sabre overhauls GetThere, Radius Travel picks MTrip, and more...
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Sabre overhauls GetThere, Radius Travel picks MTrip, and more...
By PhocusWire | March 31, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for devices in tourism and hospitality for March 2017. Friday 30 March 2017: Sabre overhauls GetThere service The trip management app ser... Read More
Rentivo brings in $425,000 in crowd-funding for rental marketing tech
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Rentivo brings in $425,000 in crowd-funding for rental marketing tech
By Kevin May | March 31, 2017
It appears crowd-funding can work for modest sums in the world of travel startups - with Rentivo raising $425,000 on the CrowdCube platform. The amount is said to have exceeded the original goal by... Read More
Expedia in a SilkRoadRace, GuestReady launches Airbnb service directory, and more...
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Expedia in a SilkRoadRace, GuestReady launches Airbnb service directory, and more...
By PhocusWire | March 31, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for marketing in tourism and hospitality for March 2017. Friday 31 March 2017: Expedia in a SilkRoadRace The Media Solutions division of... Read More
Six ways revenue technology improves your hotel game
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Six ways revenue technology improves your hotel game
By Sponsored Content | March 30, 2017
One of the most exciting aspects of the hospitality industry is its revolving door of change. Substantial transitions in revenue strategy, industry data and analytical capabilities have resulted in... Read More
Booking.com in a bind in Turkey over court row with domestic agencies
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Booking.com in a bind in Turkey over court row with domestic agencies
By Kevin May | March 30, 2017
Turkish authorities have ordered the temporary suspension for some of the operations at Booking.com in the country. The injunction was imposed by a court in Istanbul during an ongoing dispute with... Read More
Skyscanner powers Mundi, MisterFly brands with Travelport, Veltra activates Rezdy, and more...
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Skyscanner powers Mundi, MisterFly brands with Travelport, Veltra activates Rezdy, and more...
By PhocusWire | March 30, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for distribution in tourism and hospitality for March 2017. Thursday 30 March 2017: MisterFly branded by Travelport The French online tra... Read More
A glance at who's visiting the websites of the top 10 US airlines
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A glance at who's visiting the websites of the top 10 US airlines
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2017
Hitwise has been looking at online visitors to US airlines in terms of age and gender of passengers, household earnings and which carriers are attracting the most traffic online in the past three year... Read More
OneTwoTrip raises $3 million, plans new B2C and B2B services
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OneTwoTrip raises $3 million, plans new B2C and B2B services
By Linda Fox | March 30, 2017
OneTwoTrip has raised $3 million in funding from Bank Saint Petersburg with the bank taking a small stake in the online travel agency. In a statement, the Russia-based OTA says it plans to use the... Read More
What part of the hotel experience is the most talked about on social media?
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What part of the hotel experience is the most talked about on social media?
By Kevin May | March 29, 2017
Consumption and relaxing are the most popular activities that hotel guests will post about on social media, rather than ranting about staff. To uncover this data point, Local Measure examined every... Read More
Travelport boss for Germany-Switzerland, Flight Centre Group digital board, and more...
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Travelport boss for Germany-Switzerland, Flight Centre Group digital board, and more...
By PhocusWire | March 29, 2017
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel people moves in tourism and hospitality for March 2017. Wednesday 29 March 2017: Travelport boss for Germany and Switzerland D... Read More
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