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7 important truths about guest messaging in hospitality
News / Technology
7 important truths about guest messaging in hospitality
By Viewpoints | October 17, 2018
This is a viewpoint by RJ Friedlander, CEO of ReviewPro. The adoption of guest messaging in the hospitality industry is no longer a matter of if, but when. In an industry built on providing great g... Read More
Lastminute boss on board at Travel Ledger, Bidroom, GetYourGuide
News / Online
Lastminute boss on board at Travel Ledger, Bidroom, GetYourGuide
By PhocusWire | October 16, 2018
This is a roundup of announcements related to people moves and business expansions in travel in October 2018. Wednesday 17 October OTA boss joins Travel Ledger board Fabio Cannavale, CEO of... Read More
The true cost of hotel brand participation online
Opinion / Distribution
The true cost of hotel brand participation online
By Peter O’Connor - Essec Business School | October 16, 2018
There’s a common misconception in our industry that brands are cheap and online travel agencies are expensive. And no-one knows when it started.... Read More
Common mistakes of startups entering travel
News / Startups
Common mistakes of startups entering travel
By Jill Menze | October 16, 2018
Startups angling to break into travel can’t win without knowledge of the so-called travel funnel.... Read More
Startup Pitch - Hooch Black combines subscriber discounts with digital rewards
News / Technology
Startup Pitch - Hooch Black combines subscriber discounts with digital rewards
By Martin Cowen | October 16, 2018
Consumer-facing subscription models in travel and other verticals existed before the internet. Paying a fee in order to access discounts is a relatively simple model for consumers to understand - the... Read More
Moscow and Malaysia airports add SITA's bag drop self-service
News / Technology
Moscow and Malaysia airports add SITA's bag drop self-service
By Marisa Garcia | October 15, 2018
SITA has announced the installation of new Scan&Fly self-service baggage drop systems at Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport and at Moscow Domededovo Airport with S7 Airlines. These new... Read More
TravelPerk quickly adds $44M round, plans rapid expansion of business travel tech
News / Startups
TravelPerk quickly adds $44M round, plans rapid expansion of business travel tech
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018
TravelPerk has announced $44 million in Series C funding, just seven months after it attracted a $21 million round.... Read More
VIDEO: How digital changed it all for a Mexican boat tour operator
News / Distribution
VIDEO: How digital changed it all for a Mexican boat tour operator
By Kevin May | October 15, 2018
Typically, medium to large-size brands mostly have the profile and attract coverage in developments that happen in every corner of the travel industry.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Better metrics urged in corporate travel to improve the traveler experience
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018
Travel managers could take into account wider data and traveler insights to demonstrate trip ROI.... Read More
European organizations unite to stand up for short-term rentals
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European organizations unite to stand up for short-term rentals
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018
The short-term rental (STR) industry has been the target of finger pointing and bad press in recent years as the pressure on housing grows in cities.... Read More
The metasearch model, part 2: The transition to meta-book
News / Distribution
The metasearch model, part 2: The transition to meta-book
By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2018
In the early days of metasearch, roughly the first decade of the 21st century, the model was strictly one of price comparison and referral.   ... Read More
Ctrip ventures into hotel management with Rezen Hotels Group
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Ctrip ventures into hotel management with Rezen Hotels Group
By Sponsored Content | October 15, 2018
This is an article from TravelDaily China.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. Ctrip has unveiled its hotel management brand Rezen Hotels Group at the ongoing World Cultura... Read More
Google's trademark policy revision kickstarts "brandjacking" debate
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Google's trademark policy revision kickstarts "brandjacking" debate
By Simone Puorto | October 15, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Simone Puorto Last week, you may have received a message from [email protected], informing you about an ads trademarks policy update. Even though this may... Read More
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Interview / Startups
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Jonne de Leeuw
By PhocusWire | October 15, 2018
The fund led a $17 million round to back Tiqets, now its principal participates in an executive roundtable on tours and activities at The Phocuswright Conference 2018.... Read More
Helsinki Airport, Reaktor and LEGO host code school for kids
News / Online
Helsinki Airport, Reaktor and LEGO host code school for kids
By Marisa Garcia | October 15, 2018
Helsinki Airport management company Finavia, tech consultancy Reaktor and iconic toy brand LEGO organized a Code School for kids at the airport during one of its busiest autumn holiday weekends. Kids... Read More
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