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ACTE report NDC confusion
News / Distribution
NDC causing confusion, concern for corporate travel managers
By Mitra Sorrells | October 17, 2018
Corporate travel managers do not fully understand IATA’s New Distribution Capability and that lack of knowledge may make them resistant to embracing the data transmission standard.... Read More
VIDEO: The high-profile investor view on tours and activities
News / Startups
VIDEO: The high-profile investor view on tours and activities
By Kevin May | October 17, 2018
He's one of the prominent members of the investment community in travel (and countless other sectors), and always has lots to say about the markets and companies that he backs.... Read More
Kayak adds flight amenities data from Quicket
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Kayak adds flight amenities data from Quicket
By Marisa Garcia | October 17, 2018
Kayak has announced a new partnership with quicket.io which will make flight amenities data available to customers on flight search, across all the metas which fall under Booking Holdings' Kayak unit.... Read More
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Interview / Distribution
In the green room at Phocuswright with... Arlene Coyle
By PhocusWire | October 17, 2018
Arlene has lived and breathed corporate travel for 20 years and as such is an advocate of how the individual will play a key role in managed travel in the future, helped by technology. ... Read More
Tours and activities: the next frontier for airlines?
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Tours and activities: the next frontier for airlines?
By Jill Menze | October 17, 2018
Do airlines want to enter the tours and activities game? On the list of priorities, airlines are interested in selling their core product - flights - first and foremost, says Tamas Hanyi, general manager, APAC region, at Finnair.... Read More
Busabout revs the UGC engine with Stackla
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Busabout revs the UGC engine with Stackla
By Pamela Whitby | October 17, 2018
When coach travel specialist Busabout embarked on a mission to put user-generated content (UGC) at the centre of its sales and marketing strategy in 2016, it had no idea how much customers were alread... Read More
7 important truths about guest messaging in hospitality
News / Technology
7 important truths about guest messaging in hospitality
By Viewpoints | October 17, 2018
This is a viewpoint by RJ Friedlander, CEO of ReviewPro. The adoption of guest messaging in the hospitality industry is no longer a matter of if, but when. In an industry built on providing great g... Read More
Lastminute boss on board at Travel Ledger, Bidroom, GetYourGuide
News / Online
Lastminute boss on board at Travel Ledger, Bidroom, GetYourGuide
By PhocusWire | October 16, 2018
This is a roundup of announcements related to people moves and business expansions in travel in October 2018. Wednesday 17 October OTA boss joins Travel Ledger board Fabio Cannavale, CEO of... Read More
The true cost of hotel brand participation online
Opinion / Distribution
The true cost of hotel brand participation online
By Peter O’Connor - Essec Business School | October 16, 2018
There’s a common misconception in our industry that brands are cheap and online travel agencies are expensive. And no-one knows when it started.... Read More
Common mistakes of startups entering travel
News / Startups
Common mistakes of startups entering travel
By Jill Menze | October 16, 2018
Startups angling to break into travel can’t win without knowledge of the so-called travel funnel.... Read More
Startup Pitch - Hooch Black combines subscriber discounts with digital rewards
News / Technology
Startup Pitch - Hooch Black combines subscriber discounts with digital rewards
By Martin Cowen | October 16, 2018
Consumer-facing subscription models in travel and other verticals existed before the internet. Paying a fee in order to access discounts is a relatively simple model for consumers to understand - the... Read More
Moscow and Malaysia airports add SITA's bag drop self-service
News / Technology
Moscow and Malaysia airports add SITA's bag drop self-service
By Marisa Garcia | October 15, 2018
SITA has announced the installation of new Scan&Fly self-service baggage drop systems at Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport and at Moscow Domededovo Airport with S7 Airlines. These new... Read More
TravelPerk quickly adds $44M round, plans rapid expansion of business travel tech
News / Startups
TravelPerk quickly adds $44M round, plans rapid expansion of business travel tech
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018
TravelPerk has announced $44 million in Series C funding, just seven months after it attracted a $21 million round.... Read More
VIDEO: How digital changed it all for a Mexican boat tour operator
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VIDEO: How digital changed it all for a Mexican boat tour operator
By Kevin May | October 15, 2018
Typically, medium to large-size brands mostly have the profile and attract coverage in developments that happen in every corner of the travel industry.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Better metrics urged in corporate travel to improve the traveler experience
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018
Travel managers could take into account wider data and traveler insights to demonstrate trip ROI.... Read More