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Social is more than likes, it is about dimensions

By Martin Cowen | February 10, 2017

Growth strategy specialist agency Vivaldi has analysed the performance of 11 airlines in terms of their "social currency", a phrase it introduced in 2010 in an attempt to quantify how effectively bran... Read More

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Trivago the standout performer for Expedia in 2016 as it goes it alone

By Linda Fox | February 10, 2017

Travel comparison site Trivago emerged with strong 2016 numbers as Expedia reported its final quarter and full-year 2016 results. The Germany-based service, which completed its IPO in December, fin... Read More

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KLM tests boarding via facial recognition system

By Kevin May | February 10, 2017

Dutch airline KLM has started a pilot project to see if facial recognition software would make boarding any easier and quicker for passengers. The "biometric boarding" technology has been designed... Read More

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ReviewPro boss talks strategy after Shiji tie-up

By Viewpoints | February 10, 2017

Ctrip's purchase of Skyscanner is by far the biggest travel tech deal to come out of China this year, but it's not the only one. This January, Chinese hotel IT specialist Shiji bought an 80% stake... Read More

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Tink Labs, basking in a $125 million round, brings Handy device to the masses

By Kevin May | February 10, 2017

Tink Labs has major ambitions to bring its in-room mobile device - known as Handy - to more hotel customers after securing a massive $125 million round last year. The Handy system acts as a mobile... Read More

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Corporates failing to adopt the tech that can keep out-of-policy travellers in line

By Martin Cowen | February 9, 2017

Certify's 2017 Expense Management Trends report reveals the disconnect between travel policy compliance and enforcement. Compliance with policy is a recurring issue for corporations and, despite th... Read More

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Travel managers and the Internet of Things headache

By Viewpoints | February 9, 2017

The ‘Internet of Things’ is easily dismissable as just another buzz-phrase. However, as any travel professional with their finger on the pulse should recognise, this technology will impact every singl... Read More

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Dreamlines brings in another €18 million to push cruise web sales

By Kevin May | February 9, 2017

Dreamlines is aiming to accelerate its growth with a focus on new markets and additional services following a top-up investment round of €18 million. The latest backing follows an investment round... Read More

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Five things to never say to your hotel owner

By Sponsored Content | February 9, 2017

Strategic revenue management and technology quickly leads hotels to make decisions that bring in higher revenue and profits – and translate into cash flow that impresses any hotel owner. Since ever... Read More

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Busy Rooms acquires Hotelwebservice to expand in Europe

By Linda Fox | February 9, 2017

Hotel reservation specialist Busy Rooms is strengthening its presence in Europe with the acquisition of Hotelwebservice. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed but Germany-based Hotelwebservice... Read More

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Relux hotel member site acquired by Japanese mobile giant KDDI

By Kevin May | February 8, 2017

Less than a year after taking an investment round, Loco Partners - owner of the Japan-focused Relux booking site - has sold the remaining shares to its backer. Terms of the deal have not been discl... Read More

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Priceline Group buys Momondo for $550 million

By Kevin May | February 8, 2017

The Momondo Group has sold to the Priceline Group, owner of rival travel search service Kayak, in a $550 million deal. The deal will see the two brands within the group, Momondo and Cheapflights, "... Read More

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Airbnb, its hosts and the complex world of Insurer Of Last Resort

By Viewpoints | February 8, 2017

Unlike researching and booking an exotic trip, you receive neither the aspirational effect nor a dopamine rush when you research and purchase a travel insurance policy. In short: nobody buys travel... Read More

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Sabre's new CEO to focus tech investment on returns and speed to market

By Martin Cowen | February 8, 2017

Sabre's recently appointed president and CEO, Sean Menke, has shared with analysts his vision for the business, and there are some subtle (and not so subtle) changes ahead. Menke took over the role... Read More

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Hotel Jen collects social data for night life push

By Linda Fox | February 8, 2017

Hotel Jen, part of Shangri-La, is running a quirky campaign focused on things to do after dark in the APAC cities where its hotels are located. The 'Night Light' campaign from the nine-strong chain... Read More

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