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IHG and addressing the paradox of me and we in 2017

By Linda Fox | January 18, 2017

Two trends stand out from InterContinental Hotels Group's annual trends report, released this week at the World Economic Forum in Davos. The report 'The Uncompromising Customer: Addressing the Para... Read More

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Winners and losers in the US travel website marketplace

By Kevin May | January 18, 2017

Airbnb ended 2016 ahead of Booking.com for the first time in visitor numbers on US travel websites, although Expedia remains ahead of both. Data released by audience tracking service SimilarWeb saw... Read More

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Data science, China, buses and other travel trends for 2017

By Sponsored Content | January 18, 2017

After the failure of even the most well respected pollsters to accurately predict the outcomes of not only Brexit but also the US presidential election, predictions are out of favour. NB: This is a... Read More

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Travel data can supercharge the integration of loyalty with the everyday

By Viewpoints | January 18, 2017

In the last year, we have seen significant developments taking place in the convergence of travel loyalty programmes. This came as brands looked to provide members with the maximum flexibility to e... Read More

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Cleartrip builds activities white label for Dubai hotels

By Martin Cowen | January 18, 2017

Indian OTA Cleartrip has opened up its tours and activities inventory, allowing hotels in Dubai to sell a range of trips to guests via the hotel dotcom or offline at the concierge desk. Cleartrip's... Read More

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TripAdvisor overhauls premium listings, includes restaurants for the first time

By Kevin May | January 17, 2017

TripAdvisor is opening up what could be a significant new revenue stream: giving restaurants the same additional services on listings as it does for hotels. The launch of TripAdvisor Premium For Re... Read More

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The great loyalty rate debate

By Viewpoints | January 17, 2017

2016 was the year of 'the loyalty wars', the battle of the century between online travel agencies and hotel brands. NB: This is a viewpoint from Peter O’Connor, professor of information systems at... Read More

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Travel buyers prioritise mobile as technology budgets increase

By Kevin May | January 17, 2017

Those organising travel services on behalf of major corporations still consider mobile as the biggest challenge to them and the industry. A survey of 150 leading travel buyers for the Travel Techno... Read More

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eDreams Odigeo acquires hotel booking site BudgetPlaces

By Kevin May | January 17, 2017

Accommodation service BudgetPlaces has ended almost 14 years as an independent company and sold to travel group eDreams Odigeo. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. eDreams Odigeo says the... Read More

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Upside raises $50 million as Priceline founder-fronted discount service goes live

By Kevin May | January 16, 2017

Huge investment sum to the tune of $50 million going into Upside - on the day Jay Walker officially unveils the site. The startup (TLabs here from June 2016) has been in beta testing for months but... Read More

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What are the trends of trip planning site users [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Kevin May | January 16, 2017

The number of trip planning websites is nowhere near as high as it once was, as many a startup has tried and failed to get traction to survive. One of those that has stayed the course is TripHobo,... Read More

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Personalised inspiration: empowering ultimate travel search

By Sponsored Content | January 16, 2017

The travel industry has always been in the inspiration business. Ours is an industry that leverages curiosity and realises experiences which bring us together and open the world. NB: This is a view... Read More

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Hotels posts on Facebook plateau after rapid rise and decline

By Kevin May | January 16, 2017

After a few years of finding their feet, hotels appear to have found a level for the number of times they post content on Facebook. For two years at the turn of the decade, around 25 posts a month... Read More

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Startup pitch: MagicStay offers private accommodation for the corporate market

By Linda Fox | January 16, 2017

MagicStay is looking to tap into the trend of travellers seeking to rent homes and apartments while on leisure and it seems, increasingly, business trips. Some recent figures from Concur show that... Read More

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ReviewPro takes $28 million investment from Chinese hotel IT group

By Kevin May | January 15, 2017

Hotel reputation management platform ReviewPro has sold a 80% stake to Shiji Information Technology in China for $28 million. It is the second major investment in an overseas hospitality tech compa... Read More

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