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GDSs acknowledge Ryanair renaissance over travel agency relationships
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GDSs acknowledge Ryanair renaissance over travel agency relationships
By Kevin May | January 17, 2014
Moves by Ryanair to re-enter the world of third party distribution through travel agencies are gathering pace ahead of an official launch of its corporate travel service. Revealed by Tnooz earlier... Read More
Tweets of the week - Time travel woes, wobbly Jelly, US exports
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Tweets of the week - Time travel woes, wobbly Jelly, US exports
By PhocusWire | January 17, 2014
The world's greatest time-waster/source of information/engagement tool (take your pick) - what has tickled, concerned, inspired the Tnooz team this week on Twitter? 1. Spoiled for choice? Just... Read More
Why people (really) go into business for themselves [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Why people (really) go into business for themselves [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | January 17, 2014
Right now, most may be thinking money is what motivates people to create startups. While money does come almost top, the foremost reason, according to a third of people who have started a business... Read More
Are ski destinations and operators leading a social and tech wave in travel?
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Are ski destinations and operators leading a social and tech wave in travel?
By Kevin May | January 17, 2014
Both North American and European ski destinations are entering the peak period for 2014, as millions of beginners, experts - and those somewhere in middle - head to the slopes. The classic ski trip... Read More
Perhaps Friday should be all about #unfollow on social media
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Perhaps Friday should be all about #unfollow on social media
By PhocusWire | January 17, 2014
SOCIAL: Twitter and Facebook are the embodiment of modern life, channelled through the lens of social media. They allow anyone or organisation to become a publisher of anything, to varying and often... Read More
Deep dive into online travel payment issues in the Middle East
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Deep dive into online travel payment issues in the Middle East
By Karthick Prabu | January 16, 2014
The Middle East might be attracting investments from a lot of hotel brands, but when it comes to online payments the scene is in its infancy and confusing. Tnooz spoke to a number travel brands ope... Read More
ATPI buys Voyager Travel Corporation - but leaves iVoyager tech behind
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ATPI buys Voyager Travel Corporation - but leaves iVoyager tech behind
By Karthick Prabu | January 16, 2014
Voyager Travel Corporation, Melbourne-based corporate travel management company, has been bought by fellow UK-based TMC, ATPI. Terms of this deal were not disclosed and Voyager's mid office technol... Read More
Olset grabs first funding round, grows via personal assistant app
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Olset grabs first funding round, grows via personal assistant app
By Sean O'Neil | January 16, 2014
Olset, a start-up that makes an automated virtual travel agent, says today that it has completed its first tranche of external funding, securing $500,000. The lead investor is Montage Ventures. Oth... Read More
Travel DEVICES roundup - January 2014
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Travel DEVICES roundup - January 2014
By PhocusWire | January 16, 2014
This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for January 2014. 30 January 2014: Alipay e-wallet launches taxi booking Alibaba's payment s... Read More
Why an exit feels more like a new start - more lessons from travel startup land
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Why an exit feels more like a new start - more lessons from travel startup land
By Viewpoints | January 16, 2014
Recently my company Travelatus joined tours and activities marketplace Excursiopedia and became part of a small company that’s got the potential to grow huge. NB: This is a viewpoint from Valentin... Read More
Five big picture travel technology trends to (re)shape the industry
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Five big picture travel technology trends to (re)shape the industry
By Viewpoints | January 16, 2014
At this time of year, many experts from the industry will be pondering what 2014 holds in store for travel technology and other elements of tech. They often make predictions about what we’ll see un... Read More
Startup pitch: Tourlandish wants to bring Asia Pacific tours and activities online
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Startup pitch: Tourlandish wants to bring Asia Pacific tours and activities online
By Karthick Prabu | January 16, 2014
A new entrant to the multi-billion dollar tours and activities ecosystem is Bangalore-based startup - Tourlandish. The startup provides a global marketplace for tours and activities service provide... Read More
What have been the game-changers in social media so far?
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What have been the game-changers in social media so far?
By PhocusWire | January 16, 2014
SOCIAL: "Tweeting it", "Share that link on Facebook", "I'll ping you on Whatsapp"... Phrases that are as common with individuals as they with brands nowadays. But the rise of social media with both... Read More
Ryanair wants ticket distribution via agencies, talking to all three GDSs
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Ryanair wants ticket distribution via agencies, talking to all three GDSs
By Kevin May | January 15, 2014
When we said hell had frozen over at Ryanair, as it finally opened a Twitter account, we were being tongue in cheek - but it now appears the cold spell has continued in a serious way. Just three da... Read More
Skypicker nabs $500,000 investment and buys WhichAirline
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Skypicker nabs $500,000 investment and buys WhichAirline
By Sean O'Neil | January 15, 2014
Skypicker, a European booking agency focusing on low-cost carriers, recently received an investment of $500,000 from Touzimsky Airlines. Investments are held in the form of an increase in share cap... Read More
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