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Offline part 4 hotels
News / Technology
Back in the offline world, part 4: High-tech versus high-touch hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2018
For the final piece in this series, we consider the topic of technology in the hotel environment. ... Read More
Kiwi.com connects with airports
News / Distribution
Kiwi.com connects with airports
By Marisa Garcia | September 24, 2018
The concept of "virtual interlining" has the potential to disrupt aviation in dramatic ways—possibly as significant as the rise of the same low-cost carriers that can now benefit from improved passeng... Read More
QOTW: Something about meaning more than money
News / Online
QOTW: Something about meaning more than money
By PhocusWire | September 21, 2018
Quote from Sam Bruce, co-founder of Much Better Adventures, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
Ground transportation on the cusp of another revolution
Opinion / Technology
Ground transportation on the cusp of another revolution
By PhocusWire | September 21, 2018
Ground transportation of the road variety in the travel industry was once dominated by car rental and highly regulated taxi services.... Read More
Startup Stage FlyGRN
Interview / Startups
Startup Stage: FlyGRN combines flight booking with automatic carbon offsetting
By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2018
FlyGRN uses a portion of the commission it receives for flight bookings to support carbon offsetting projects, such as a solar panel initiative in India that displaces fossil fuels. Travelers receive a CO2 certificate in the mail to verify the transaction.... Read More
Kayak AR bag measurement Siri Shortcuts
News / Technology
Kayak adds AR-powered bag measurement tool, Siri Shortcuts to mobile app
By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2018
Kayak wants to help travelers have confidence their carry-on bags meet airline restrictions.  ... Read More
US consumers more willing to share data than Europeans
News / Distribution
US consumers more willing to share data than Europeans
By Marisa Garcia | September 21, 2018
A survey by The Harris Poll  reveals that consumers are not only ready and willing to spend more for personalized services but also more likely to rely on digital guides than their significant others... Read More
Home advantage - Amsterdam clicks for Booking.com event
News / Technology
Home advantage - Amsterdam clicks for Booking.com event
By Simone Puorto | September 20, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Simone Puorto Click, the two-day event organized by Booking.com, was held in this year in SugarCity, a former sugar factory (hence the name) transformed into a stylish exhibi... Read More
More evidence emerges that ride-hailing apps are mainstream
News
More evidence emerges that ride-hailing apps are mainstream
By Rob Gill | September 20, 2018
Business travellers are increasingly using ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft, as well as local competitors, according to travel management company BCD Travel. Several key global markets a... Read More
Redeam distribution API
News / Distribution
Redeam launches new automated channel management platform for tours and activities
By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2018
 Redeam, a digital ticketing and redemption provider for suppliers of tours, activities and attractions, has created a new channel management platform.  ... Read More
Booking.com ODX blockchain internet marketplace
News / Technology
Booking.com will give data to consumers in emerging markets to access its site
By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2018
Booking.com has signed on to try a new blockchain-based data marketplace aimed at helping brands connect with users in emerging markets.  ... Read More
crowdfunding-mr&mrssmith-travel
News / Startups
Established travel brands see crowdfunding as mechanism to boost loyalty
By Linda Fox | September 20, 2018
Mr & Mrs Smith and Much Better Adventures discuss why they decided to go down the crowdfunding route.... Read More
UK named as launch market for Ctrip’s global train app
News / Technology
UK named as launch market for Ctrip’s global train app
By Martin Cowen | September 20, 2018
Ctrip, the Chinese-based NASDAQ-listed OTA and the world’s second largest travel company, has officially launched a rail app for the UK market, TrainPal. Amy Wei, group general manager of internati... Read More
Infor buys Vivonet in bid to extend tech to other hotel operations
News / Technology
Infor buys Vivonet in bid to extend tech to other hotel operations
By Kevin May | September 19, 2018
Hospitality tech provider Infor has snapped up Canada-based Vivonet - pushing its portfolio of tools for hotels into food and beverage.... Read More
Make It Social hones group check-out experience, sees growth in travel and ticketing
News / Online
Make It Social hones group check-out experience, sees growth in travel and ticketing
By Linda Fox | September 19, 2018
Make It Social has gone back to basics and revamped its social check-out technology... Read More
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