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APAC carriers prioritise upsell and cross-sell but need ancillary advice
News / Distribution
APAC carriers prioritise upsell and cross-sell but need ancillary advice
By Rob Gill | September 3, 2018
Airlines in the Asia Pacific region are looking to use more sophisticated data intelligence to increase sales and meet passenger expectations. A survey of 30 carriers in the region, carried out by... Read More
Ignore no more - why Ctrip has to be part of a distribution strategy
Opinion / Online
Ignore no more - why Ctrip has to be part of a distribution strategy
By Samantha Wai - SHR | September 3, 2018
As incomes in China have risen in recent years, so too has the amount of international travel taken by its 1.4 billion residents. ... Read More
Travellers avoid US, online growth projections, huge hotel hack and more China news and trends
News / Technology
Travellers avoid US, online growth projections, huge hotel hack and more China news and trends
By PhocusWire | September 3, 2018
Trips from China to the US are down, bucking the global trend which sees Chinese bookings on the rise to most destinations. Elsewhere, China's digital travel market will grow three times quicker t... Read More
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Maud Bailly
Interview / Technology
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Maud Bailly
By PhocusWire | September 3, 2018
Joining AccorHotels in 2017 as chief digital officer, overseeing distribution, sales, data and information systems - Bailly presents a keynote at the Phocuswright Conference 2018.... Read More
SIA brings Google Pay into its mobile mix
News / Technology
SIA brings Google Pay into its mobile mix
By Marisa Garcia | September 3, 2018
Singapore Airlines (SIA) now allows passengers to save their mobile boarding passes on Google Pay’s digital wallet. It claims to be the first APAC airline to offer this. Customers using Android... Read More
QOTW: Something about fading attraction
News / Startups
QOTW: Something about fading attraction
By PhocusWire | August 31, 2018
Quote from Carolyn Jameson, chief legal officer at Skyscanner, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
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News / Distribution
CWT wants "simplification", renews deals with two global distribution systems
By Linda Fox | August 31, 2018
Carlson Wagonlit Travel says new deals with Amadeus and Sabre are part of its 3.0 strategy to streamline processes.... Read More
How purchasing trends, trip motivations and booking behaviors differ across four markets
News / Online
How purchasing trends, trip motivations and booking behaviors differ across four markets
By Phocuswright Research | August 31, 2018
It's critical for travel companies to understand the consumer behaviors and preferences that influence purchase decisions. Commissioned by Google, Phocuswright recently published a series of reports on digital travelers in Brazil, Australia, South Korea and Japan.... Read More
In The Big Chair - Sean Fitzpatrick of OTA Insight
Interview / Technology
In The Big Chair - Sean Fitzpatrick of OTA Insight
By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2018
A former-Oracle, Nokia and HotSchedules executive, Sean Fitzpatrick arrives with a recent investment round in the company's war chest and in a marketplace that continues to throw up new challenges.... Read More
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News / Online
Bleisure on the rise among Indian business travelers
By Mitra Sorrells | August 31, 2018
Business travelers from India are increasingly investing time and money to add leisure experiences to their work trips. ... Read More
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News / Technology
Air Canada admits app security breach could hit thousands of passenger profiles
By Linda Fox | August 30, 2018
Air Canada says about 1% of its 1.7 million app users may be affected by last week's data breach... Read More
STARTUP STAGE: xCheck gives airlines tech to better showcase web fares
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: xCheck gives airlines tech to better showcase web fares
By Kevin May | August 30, 2018
U.S.-based xCheck is a tool for airlines to manage and optimize their fares when pushing prices to online marketing channels.... Read More
The impact of influencer marketing on the booking journey
Opinion / Online
The impact of influencer marketing on the booking journey
By Angharad Miller - Swayy | August 30, 2018
Let’s set the scene. Up until the digital revolution, traditional marketing and word-of-mouth were the only real ways to grow consumer awareness at a notable scale.... Read More
China's Big 5 hotel platforms have 96% of the market
News / Technology
China's Big 5 hotel platforms have 96% of the market
By Martin Cowen | August 30, 2018
Analysis of China's online hotel booking market in the second quarter of the year shows that almost the entire market is controlled by five businesses. Trustdata, a mobile internet big data monitor... Read More
UK pax share their thoughts on AI and VR applications in airport lounges
News / Technology
UK pax share their thoughts on AI and VR applications in airport lounges
By Marisa Garcia | August 30, 2018
Two reports into UK airline passenger preferences reveal some surprising generational differences in consumer sentiment towards new technologies. The studies were conducted by YouGov on behalf of m... Read More
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