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What Else? I Am Packed, Icelandair, Abu Dhabi, ArrivalGuides, Ezeego1-Viator
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What Else? I Am Packed, Icelandair, Abu Dhabi, ArrivalGuides, Ezeego1-Viator
By PhocusWire | June 1, 2012
Air New Zealand launches I am Packed site, Icelandair goes wifi, Abu Dhabi tourism site, ArrivalGuides wins BA and Ryanair, Ezeego1 deals with Viator... What else is happening in travel tech around the world.... Read More
A look behind the curtain: Sabre 2011 results blunted by Travelocity troubles
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A look behind the curtain: Sabre 2011 results blunted by Travelocity troubles
By Dennis Schaal | May 31, 2012
Sabre made some money in 2011, but its Travelocity business, beset by a decline in transaction revenue and unfavorable new airline agreements, dragged those numbers down.... Read More
Philips gives augmented reality view of hotel rooms
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Philips gives augmented reality view of hotel rooms
By Kevin May | May 31, 2012
Maybe this is one of the novel ideas to emerge in the mix of hotels and technology: an application that gives property owners a view of what hi-tech entertainment-focused rooms will look like.... Read More
Sabre lines up massive $125M acquisition, second only to Lastminute deal in 2005
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Sabre lines up massive $125M acquisition, second only to Lastminute deal in 2005
By Kevin May | May 31, 2012
Sabre Holdings is poised to make what could be one of its biggest investments in recent memory, laying out what a leaked document says is up to $125 million on an undisclosed company.... Read More
Airlines and online retailers in and outside of travel - a golden opportunity?
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Airlines and online retailers in and outside of travel - a golden opportunity?
By Viewpoints | May 31, 2012
Last week I flew on Delta from New York's JFK back to Seattle, and for the first time experienced the new deal between Delta, Amazon, and Gogo.... Read More
What Else? Carpooling, Choice Hotels, WAYN, Aviasales, Carrentals
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What Else? Carpooling, Choice Hotels, WAYN, Aviasales, Carrentals
By PhocusWire | May 31, 2012
Carpooling booking app, Choice Hotels mirrors phone and iPad apps, WAYN switches mobile provider, Aviasales top ten joy, Carrentals gives users design choice... What else is happening in travel tech around the world.... Read More
National Rail Enquiries brings journey planning to TV
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National Rail Enquiries brings journey planning to TV
By Linda Fox | May 31, 2012
So it looks like sofa so good with National Rail Enquiries application for smart televisions enabling users to find train information from their living rooms... Read More
GDS news from Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Abacus - May 2012
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GDS news from Travelport, Amadeus, Sabre, Abacus - May 2012
By PhocusWire | May 31, 2012
Product news, releases, projects and more from the global distribution systems during May 2012 - all here, in one easy read.... Read More
What is driving the online impulse hotel buyer? [INFOGRAPHIC]
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What is driving the online impulse hotel buyer? [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Kevin May | May 30, 2012
Listen to the likes of Hotel Tonight in the US and Blink Booking in Europe and they will tell you that you the same-day booking via mobile model is becoming a major force.... Read More
Intent Media: How ex-Travelocity transaction guys monetize non-bookers for OTAs
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Intent Media: How ex-Travelocity transaction guys monetize non-bookers for OTAs
By Dennis Schaal | May 30, 2012
Picture this: Three Site59 co-founders and ex-Travelocity transaction guys gather at Soho House in Manhattan in early June 2008 to brainstorm about launching a travel startup and what business problem to tackle.... Read More
Google gets more local and social with Google+ Local
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Google gets more local and social with Google+ Local
By Dennis Schaal | May 30, 2012
Google is making search more local and social by adding a Local tab to Google+ and also integrating information from your social networking friends plus Zagat restaurant and hotel reviews across Google Search, Google Maps and mobile.... Read More
How artificial intelligence could create a personalised and perfect travel service
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How artificial intelligence could create a personalised and perfect travel service
By Viewpoints | May 30, 2012
Feels a little creepy – doesn’t it? But, this is the future of air travel (and how we will interact with technology in general).... Read More
How to pre-open a hotel [Part Two of Two - distribution, revenue management, sales]
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How to pre-open a hotel [Part Two of Two - distribution, revenue management, sales]
By Patrick Landman | May 30, 2012
In the first part of this article we discussed tips for pre-opening a hotel, focussing on PR, the website and SEO.... Read More
What Else? Thistle-Guoman joy, Rixos-TrustYou, Wego India, RateTiger changes
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What Else? Thistle-Guoman joy, Rixos-TrustYou, Wego India, RateTiger changes
By PhocusWire | May 30, 2012
Thistle and Guoman feel mobile bounty, Rixos signs with TrustYou, Wego launches in India, RateTiger strengthens management roles... What else is happening in travel tech around the world.... Read More
Amadeus Olympics data reveals visitor surge from the BRIC countries
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Amadeus Olympics data reveals visitor surge from the BRIC countries
By Linda Fox | May 29, 2012
With the London 2012 Olympics just 50 days away, Amadeus has taken a snapshot of bookings for flights, arriving around the games, made by May 12... Read More
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