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US lodging association calls out online travel agencies on misleading strategies

By Marisa Garcia | July 3, 2017

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) has launched a new Search Smarter consumer awareness campaign aimed to put a halt to what it describes as misleading marketing strategies by online... Read More

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Virtual reality in travel and hospitality - is it a fad?

By Viewpoints | June 30, 2017

The narration is familiar - a new shiny breakthrough in tech is announced, inks spill in its honour, and criticism and opinion pieces fly around. Early adopters rush in to lay their hands on it, and i... Read More

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Marriott seeks startups, Booking.com boosts Backstreet, and more...

By PhocusWire | June 30, 2017

This is a roundup of product news and announcements related to travel marketing in June 2017. Friday 30 June 2017 Marriott Hotels TestBed accelerator The hotel group is looking for a s... Read More

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Bike sharing schemes – how to solve the final mile problem

By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | June 30, 2017

I am a recreational cyclist. I am sure many other people are too. It’s fun to find a nice place to ride, without the preparation required of the serious hardcore bikers. I also spend a lot of time... Read More

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Where search results are helping predict hotel occupancy

By Marisa Garcia | June 30, 2017

A report prepared by benchmark analytics technology company STR and Google shows that tracking hotel search results can be a reliable gauge of hotel bookings. The report compares Google search, STR... Read More

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Pegasus recruits Steitz, Interes division, Tiger Bay addition and more

By PhocusWire | June 30, 2017

This is a roundup of announcements related to people moves and business expansions in June 2017. Friday 30 June 2017: Pegasus recruits Steitz The distribution and hospitality software compa... Read More

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Four ways to engage guests on social media

By Viewpoints | June 29, 2017

When hotel brands respond to reviews on sites such as TripAdvisor and Booking.com it’s often a reactive endeavour. NB: This is a viewpoint by Geoffrey Ryskamp, principal of hospitality, travel, and... Read More

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Sabre aims for more personalization with FareNabber tech

By Michele McDonald | June 29, 2017

Sabre Corp. launched its FareNabber API at its TTX innovation conference in Las Vegas, which aims to help travel companies and developers create a smarter, more personalized air fare shopping experien... Read More

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Airbnb signs partnership with Flight Centre's corporate travel brands

By Martin Cowen | June 29, 2017

Airbnb continues to become part of the business travel establishment, signing a partnership with Flight Centre Travel Group's (FCTG) corporate travel brands in Australia and New Zealand. Campus Tra... Read More

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Sabre chief highlights distribution complexity as he talks around AA incentive

By Michele McDonald | June 29, 2017

In the wake of the latest challenge to the GDS status quo, Sabre chief Sean Menke says the GDS will remain “the most efficient way to move us forward.” Menke made the statement in his keynote addre... Read More

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Dolphin revamps UX, Hotelplanners gets visual, and more...

By PhocusWire | June 29, 2017

This is a roundup of product news and announcements related to travel systems in June 2017. Thursday 29 June: Dolphin Dynamics revamps UX The company has begun a multi-year revamp of its us... Read More

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Tourico partners with TUI Germany, Travelport renews Gray Dawes, and more...

By PhocusWire | June 29, 2017

This is a roundup of product news and announcements related to travel distribution in June 2017. Thursday 29 June 2017: Tourico partners with TUI Germany The deal gives TUI Germany access t... Read More

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Startup pitch: Uptaste helps tourists to find places to eat nearby

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2017

Uptaste is a new brand emerging in the competitive tours and activities sector. The service helps tourists find places to eat around where they are right now. If they are vegan, or travelling with... Read More

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Google Shopping decision sets precedent which could decide future of Google Flights

By Martin Cowen | June 28, 2017

The European Commission has fined Google €2.4 billion ($2.7 billion) after deciding that Google Shopping is in breach of EU antitrust regulations. Giving Google Shopping priority in its search resu... Read More

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eDreams Odigeo continues path to diversify product and revenue streams

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2017

eDreams Odigeo has reported a 9% growth in bookings for the year to 31 March 2017. The Spain-based online travel agency also reported a 57% increase to net income of €31.6 million on an adjusted ba... Read More

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