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Hostels remain outsiders (but staying the course) in chaotic accommodation world

By Kevin May | November 2, 2016

"Alternative accommodation" is a title that has been banded around for a years now, primarily as a tool to separate hotels from everyone else. The umbrella term has come to prominence in particular... Read More

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Airbnb China reveals numbers, taps senior citizens as hosts

By Martin Cowen | November 2, 2016

More than 3.5 million Chinese travellers have used Airbnb outside China, with the number increasing by 500% during 2015. It also said that its Chinese hosts have welcomed nearly one million guest a... Read More

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Startup pitch: Airlines Technology ready with IATA NDC Level 3 status

By Martin Cowen | November 1, 2016

IATA has toned down the rhetoric around its New Distribution Capability (NDC) since the launch in 2012, but some of the messaging still rings true. In his speech at its World Passenger Symposium in... Read More

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Inntopia acquires Ryan Solutions, looks at full-service offering for travel brands

By Kevin May | November 1, 2016

Inntopia is to add a range of marketing and digital customer services to its arsenal following a deal to buy Ryan Solutions. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Until now, Inntopia has... Read More

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Startup pitch: PicThrive and the final touchpoint in tours and activities

By Linda Fox | November 1, 2016

PicThrive helps tours and activities providers offer customers an easy way to buy and share images and videos after their experience. The startup recently graduated from Travelport Labs. The accele... Read More

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Concur appoints a new president but while staying the course

By Sean O'Neil | November 1, 2016

The global leader in the travel-and-expense management clubhouse for revenue has a new president, Mike Eberhard. While Steve Singh remains chief executive of Concur, Eberhard will be next in seniority... Read More

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The complete guide to online marketing and strategy for independent hotels (part one)

By Patrick Landman | November 1, 2016

We have put together a complete hotel internet marketing plan for independent hotels on how to drive direct sales. And take note, these marketing techniques, tips, ideas and best practices can be impl... Read More

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Facebook study points to loyalty types in online travel

By Kevin May | November 1, 2016

Consumers inevitably have different feelings about brands and how likely they are to use and re-use a particular service - but is loyalty diluted because of the web? Some marketing gurus have sugge... Read More

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Supplier payments need to be flexible as Brits adjust plans post-Brexit

By Sponsored Content | October 31, 2016

A WEX survey of UK travellers before and after the Brexit vote has found they are adjusting rather than cancelling travel plans for the coming months as they become more cost-conscious. NB: This is... Read More

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EZee Technosys puts PMS on mobile, Emirates connects with Thales for 777Xs, and more...

By PhocusWire | October 31, 2016

This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for October 2016. Monday 31 October 2016: EZee Technosys put PMS on mobile The India-based... Read More

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Does 80/20 work for loyalty schemes in China?

By Viewpoints | October 31, 2016

Chinese airlines are grappling with the theory and practice of frequent flier programmes, not only how to make the schemes appeal to travellers in a growing market but also how to use them to generate... Read More

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Sabre takes next step in providing wider revenue picture for airlines

By Linda Fox | October 31, 2016

Sabre has released the first phase of its revenue optimisation technology for airlines. The company believes the new technology, which has been in development for three years, can tap into the shif... Read More

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Travelport renews BidTravel, HRS wins Tauzia hotel deal, and more...

By PhocusWire | October 31, 2016

This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for October 2016. Monday 31 October 2016: Travelport renews BidTravel deal The travel... Read More

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Booking.com and BookingSuite: A lesson for hoteliers that is not about wars

By Viewpoints | October 28, 2016

Throughout my career in revenue optimization for the hospitality and travel industry, I have always stressed the importance of owning your digital assets. This means having control of your domain,... Read More

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Rocketrip gets analytical, Visa card deal with Etihad Partners, and more...

By PhocusWire | October 28, 2016

This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel SYSTEMS in tourism and hospitality for October 2016. Friday 28 October 2016: Rocketrip gets analytical The corporate travel e... Read More

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