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VIDEO - How TMCs and agents tame the data monster with payments tech

By PhocusWire | July 13, 2016

With global business travel steadily on the rise, travel is becoming the second biggest expense for many businesses, just behind people costs. Efficient yet flexible travel management programs are... Read More

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Travel industry leaders create Dihedral to tackle travel data

By Linda Fox | July 13, 2016

Former Orbitz chief Jeff Katz is heading up a new company which aims to use travel data to improve the traveller experience. Dihedral, as the company is called, is being set up in partnership with... Read More

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Google creates a Playbook for travel

By Kevin May | July 13, 2016

Recent moves, both on the industry relationship and product side, have indicated that perhaps Google is ramping up its efforts in the travel sector. First came the recent launches of new apps and e... Read More

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What does Pokemon Go mean for the travel industry?

By Viewpoints | July 13, 2016

If you haven’t played, or at least heard about, Pokemon Go, you may soon be in the minority. Not only has it single-handedly brought gaming giant Nintendo back to life but sparked conversations about... Read More

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Amadeus Hospitality's new CEO discusses the hotel tech landscape

By Sean O'Neil | July 13, 2016

Since the start of 2016, Lee Horgan has been chief executive of Amadeus Hospitality, the hotel software division of Amadeus, the Madrid-based travel technology behemoth. But Horgan is an old hand.... Read More

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WeSwap pockets $10 million in funding for further expansion

By Linda Fox | July 13, 2016

Currency exchange marketplace WeSwap has announced funding of $10m led by Ascot Capital Partners. Existing investors, EC1 Capital and IW Capital, also participated in the second stage round. The... Read More

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Top destinations for traveller mobile security breaches

By Kevin May | July 13, 2016

Visitors to the US, UK and Spain have been warned that they at a greater threat of mobile security issues than any other countries in the world. Analysis of mobile malware threats over the past yea... Read More

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Sojern data shows Brazilians are warming to Rio2016

By Martin Cowen | July 13, 2016

Sojern's latest global analysis of travel trends, based on "more than a billion traveler intent data points", includes an update on next month's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. The... Read More

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FatMap gets £1.9 million funding for mapping outdoor activities

By Kevin May | July 12, 2016

An institutional round to the tune of almost £2 million is in the hands of FatMap, a 3D mapping service for activities such as skiing and mountain biking. Backing the company are Episode 1 and Capn... Read More

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Google adds airfare tracking, hotel deal spotting, and filters to its metasearch

By Sean O'Neil | July 12, 2016

Google has begun adding a few tricks to its flights and hotels metasearch on both desktop and mobile. All of them have been pioneered elsewhere. But their adoption by Google may bring their usage t... Read More

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Travellers using sharing economy services double, driven by awareness and confidence

By Kevin May | July 12, 2016

Familiarity with brands and trust have triggered what is anticipated to be a doubling of travellers opting for services such as Airbnb, Uber, Lyft et al this year. The study by Allianz Global Assit... Read More

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Airbnb signs with American Express GBT, Carlson Wagonlit and BCD Travel, scoring a TMC trifecta

By Sean O'Neil | July 12, 2016

Three major travel management companies (TMCs) -- American Express Global Business Travel (GBT), BCD Travel, and Carlson Wagonlit Travel -- have signed a partnership with Airbnb, the short-term rental... Read More

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Thai hotels prioritise social media and brand dotcom

By Martin Cowen | July 12, 2016

Hotels in Thailand have identified social media as the most important area for future investment according to a report from Grant Thornton. The beancounters commissioned a report and talked to staf... Read More

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TrustYou buys Checkmate (updated)

By Martin Cowen | July 12, 2016

TrustYou, the guest feedback platform, has bought Checkmate, the real-time messaging service, for an undisclosed sum. The statement said: "The acquisition of Checkmate enhances the TrustYou platfo... Read More

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TripAdvisor revamps its flights metasearch, adds Flyscore ratings

By Sean O'Neil | July 11, 2016

Seven years ago, TripAdvisor first launched its metasearch flight tool, and it wasn't long after until it enabled users to post reviews. In 2014, it updated the look of TripAdvisor Flights by addin... Read More

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