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Discovery and Google take steps to make virtual reality mainstream
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Discovery and Google take steps to make virtual reality mainstream
By Kerry Medina | November 3, 2017
No longer is virtual reality part of the lexicon that describes the future of travel. Discovery Communications and Google are ushering in a new era of popular travel media with the November 3 launc... Read More
Smarter retailing and sturdier security: talking travel tech with Sabre
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Smarter retailing and sturdier security: talking travel tech with Sabre
By Marisa Garcia | November 3, 2017
There is little doubt opportunities lie ahead for airlines when it comes to merchandising, retail and customer service up in the air. But, there will be challenges too. During last week's IATA W... Read More
From helpless to happy - Guestlogix redesigns airline retail to give passengers more control
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From helpless to happy - Guestlogix redesigns airline retail to give passengers more control
By Marisa Garcia | November 3, 2017
Guestlogix is determined to help solve the biggest point of friction between airlines and passengers: the fight for control. In a white paper published in October, Guestlogix argues that the variou... Read More
Is there no such thing as an “average” traveler?
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Is there no such thing as an “average” traveler?
By Jill Menze | November 2, 2017
According to a new report from Sojern, the long-held idea of an average traveler’s path to purchase in travel is, in fact, a myth.... Read More
Regulations force TRVL.com to pull out of Canada's most populous province
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Regulations force TRVL.com to pull out of Canada's most populous province
By Michele McDonald | November 2, 2017
TRVL.com’s tagline is “Power to the traveler!” But TICO, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario, has pulled the plug on the travel website’s peer-to-peer operations in Canada's most populous province.... Read More
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Bitcoin transactions and energy consumption - who knew?
By Christopher Malmo - Motherboard | November 2, 2017
Bitcoin's incredible price run to break over $7,000 this year has sent its overall electricity consumption soaring, as people worldwide bring more energy-hungry computers online to mine the digital currency.... Read More
Travelport continues modest growth, non-air and APAC stand out performers
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Travelport continues modest growth, non-air and APAC stand out performers
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2017
Travelport attributes ongoing gains reported in its third quarter results to non-air business as well as international growth. The company says net revenue increased 3% to $611 million although net... Read More
GetYourGuide raises $75 million, looks to AI and personalisation
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GetYourGuide raises $75 million, looks to AI and personalisation
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2017
GetYourGuide has raised $75 million in Series D which it says is the largest ever raised in the tours and activities segment. The round is led by Battery Ventures, a new investor for the company, w... Read More
Skyscanner's evolution under Ctrip becomes inspirational
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Skyscanner's evolution under Ctrip becomes inspirational
By Martin Cowen | November 2, 2017
Trip.com, the reviews and planning platform formerly known as Gogobot, has been bought by Ctrip which will use trip.com technology and content to ramp up Skyscanner's personalisation push. The anno... Read More
tnoozLIVE@Arival: Peek CEO Ruzwana Bashir
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tnoozLIVE@Arival: Peek CEO Ruzwana Bashir
By Nick Vivion | November 2, 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
JetBlue wants to draw customers to its 'best channel' for booking -- itself
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JetBlue wants to draw customers to its 'best channel' for booking -- itself
By Michele McDonald | November 2, 2017
JetBlue Airways’ decision to sever ties with a dozen lower-yield online travel agencies is part of a broader strategy to drive customers to its website, Marty St. George, executive vice president, com... Read More
Creative review of airline ancillaries looks to Allegiant, easyJet and Amazon
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Creative review of airline ancillaries looks to Allegiant, easyJet and Amazon
By Martin Cowen | November 1, 2017
IdeaWorks has been banging the drum for ancillary revenues for a decade or so, and its latest contribution highlights innovation over earnings. Its 2017 Top Merchandising Innovations to Delight Pas... Read More
Via.com sold to financial services specialist for $75 million
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Via.com sold to financial services specialist for $75 million
By Martin Cowen | November 1, 2017
Ebix, a Nasdaq-listed software and services provider, has bought India-based via.com in a deal valuing the omnichannel travel, fintech and retail business at $75 million. The deal was conducted by... Read More
Alibaba founder invests in China home-sharing service Xiaozhu
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Alibaba founder invests in China home-sharing service Xiaozhu
By Sponsored Content | November 1, 2017
This is an article from China Travel News.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. Xiaozhu, a rival to Airbnb in China, has raised $120 million in its latest financing round, b... Read More
Sabre weathers the third-quarter storms, aided by growth in EMEA, APAC
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Sabre weathers the third-quarter storms, aided by growth in EMEA, APAC
By Michele McDonald | October 31, 2017
Despite the thrashing dealt out by two major hurricanes in Sabre Corp.’s strongest region, the company emerged from the third quarter with a 7% increase in revenue and a 15.3% hike in adjusted net inc... Read More
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