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Do not disturb: Not all hotel guests want Amazon's Alexa as a roommate
News / Technology
Do not disturb: Not all hotel guests want Amazon's Alexa as a roommate
By Christina Jelski - Travel Weekly | February 27, 2019
Maybe this won't surprise anyone, but it turns out that some hotel guests are not happy about having listening devices in their rooms, even if the device in question is there to help them.... Read More
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News / Technology
IHG pilots attribute pricing as next stage of reservation system kicks in
By Linda Fox | February 27, 2019
IHG begins phase two of its Amadeus-built Guest Reservation System development, four years after the project first started.... Read More
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News / Online
HomeToGo widens focus to offer mid-term rentals
By Linda Fox | February 26, 2019
Following a number of acquisitions, HomeToGo is widening its service to offer mid-term rental accommodation.... Read More
booking be a booker
News / Online
Booking.com highlights its breadth of accommodations in new U.S. ad campaign
By Mitra Sorrells | February 26, 2019
Booking.com is launching a new brand marketing campaign that encourages U.S. consumers to stop dreaming and start booking.... Read More
tujia jennifer li interview
Interview / Online
Q&A: Tujia CBO Jennifer Li on Chinese homestays, overseas growth, Airbnb
By Jill Menze | February 26, 2019
The former CEO of Ctrip’s homestay business explains Tujia’s growth strategy, its relationship with Ctrip and SiteMinder and the home-share opportunities in China and beyond.... Read More
Yext integrates Chinese apps
News / Online
New service helps brands reach Chinese tourists traveling abroad through popular apps
By Mitra Sorrells | February 26, 2019
Online brand management platform Yext has added integrations with four Chinese apps to help brands reach Chinese tourists traveling abroad.... Read More
Digital disruption in China shows anything possible from e-commerce giants
Notated News / Technology
Digital disruption in China shows anything possible from e-commerce giants
By Mohan Subramaniam and Raj Rajgopal - Sloan MIT | February 26, 2019
Recent events in the Chinese banking industry to highlight how these massive digital newcomers gain powerful consumer experience insights from their digital ecosystems and how this changed the nature of competition for incumbents.... Read More
Peakwork invests in Chinese partner Zhouyou Technology
News / Distribution
Peakwork invests in Chinese partner Zhouyou Technology
By Kevin May | February 25, 2019
Zhouyou Technology received an undisclosed investment from its European partner Peakwork, in a bid to expand dynamic packaging services in China.... Read More
resbird-amadeus
News / Distribution
Customer details stolen from Amadeus distributor in India
By Linda Fox | February 25, 2019
Customer information was stolen from Resbird Technologies, an independent distributor for Amadeus in India, in January 2019 by a local employee.... Read More
China part 4 distribution
News / Distribution
China, part 4: The digital distribution model
By Mitra Sorrells | February 25, 2019
For the final piece in our China theme month, we explore the diverse digital distribution landscape.... Read More
oyo japan launch
News / Distribution
OYO teams up with Yahoo to launch home rental business in Japan
By Jill Menze | February 22, 2019
OYO is expanding its affordable housing services to Japan, in a joint effort with Yahoo dubbed OYO Life.... Read More
Travelport posts final full-year results ahead of sale to private equity
News / Distribution
Travelport posts final full-year results ahead of sale to private equity
By Kevin May | February 22, 2019
Travelport passed the $2.5 billion annual revenue mark for the first time in its history during 2018. But it will soon head back to the land of private equity ownership.... Read More
Sounding Off: Being able to shift ad budgets will please all in travel (except Google)
Interview / Online
Sounding Off: Being able to shift ad budgets will please all in travel (except Google)
By PhocusWire | February 22, 2019
Travel brands will consider the rise of effective social media advertising as a welcome break from the stranglehold they often feel from the search engine giant.... Read More
Accor goes down experiences route as it unveils All loyalty platform
News / Distribution
Accor goes down experiences route as it unveils All loyalty platform
By Linda Fox | February 22, 2019
Accor has unveiled its new loyalty platform All combining its loyalty program and distribution.... Read More
Seamless and secure cross-border travel - the tech is here, collaboration needed next
Opinion / Technology
Seamless and secure cross-border travel - the tech is here, collaboration needed next
By Liselotte de Maar and Rajeev Kaul - Accenture | February 22, 2019
Using biometrics and cryptography, KTDI enables the creation of unique, verifiable and secure digital identities for travelers that will provide them with nearly hassle-free travel. Now it needs stakeholders to participate.... Read More