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Travelport up in revenue but Flight Centre exit hits other metrics
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Travelport up in revenue but Flight Centre exit hits other metrics
By Kevin May | May 3, 2018
Travelport saw its revenues increase to $678 million in the first quarter of 2018 but the loss of its large Flight Centre account has hit profits to the tune of 9%.... Read More
Dissecting the dark world of travel search engines, hotels and online agencies
Opinion / Distribution
Dissecting the dark world of travel search engines, hotels and online agencies
By Pablo Delgado - Mirai | May 3, 2018
We have always defended the notion that the value online travel agencies have is to provide visibility to hotels and help them generate new sales, sales that otherwise would be impossible to access.... Read More
Startup Stage Chozun
Interview / Startups
STARTUP STAGE: Chozun offers blockchain system for experiences and loyalty
By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2018
Australian entrepreneurs Teresa Truda and Zia Word pivoted the focus of their app to Chinese outbound millennial travelers after they were accepted into Chinaccelerator, a Shanghai-based startup accelerator.... Read More
Supportive macro environment helps Sabre start 2018 strongly
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Supportive macro environment helps Sabre start 2018 strongly
By Martin Cowen | May 3, 2018
Sabre  has reported mid-single digit revenue growth across all three business units - Travel Network, Airline Solutions, Hospitality Solutions - in the first three months of the year. CEO Sam Menke... Read More
Thomas Cook Qubit digital personalization
News / Online
How personalization is driving conversions for Thomas Cook
By Mitra Sorrells | May 3, 2018
Personalization of the digital experience is a primary strategy for brands looking to attract and retain customers. But one of the challenges is how to create personalization at scale and in a way that is manageable and sustainable for brands.... Read More
Tripadvisor grows year-on-year, as does its influence on bookings
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Tripadvisor grows year-on-year, as does its influence on bookings
By Sponsored Content | May 3, 2018
Sponsored by Hitwise. While the future and scale of Tripadvisor’s long-term profitability and market positioning remain a talking point in the investment community, there is no question of its effe... Read More
Innovation investment driving growth and business wins says Travelport
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Innovation investment driving growth and business wins says Travelport
By Linda Fox | May 3, 2018
Travelport is sticking by its guidance for full-year 2018 following small gains in revenue and income for the first quarter of the year. The company has reported a 4% increase in net revenue to $67... Read More
Exploring the data shift from backup to protection
Notated News / Technology
Exploring the data shift from backup to protection
By Greg Arnette - CSO | May 2, 2018
The IT decision maker of 2018 is faced with several challenges and many opportunities.... Read More
Air Canada and WestJet irked over Hopper's Secret Fares
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Air Canada and WestJet irked over Hopper's Secret Fares
By Mitra Sorrells | May 2, 2018
Since its long-awaited launch in 2015, Hopper has established a unique – and, it appears, lucrative – platform to sell flights.   ... Read More
TripAdvisor extends animal welfare policy, critics say "falls short"
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TripAdvisor extends animal welfare policy, critics say "falls short"
By Kevin May | May 2, 2018
Campaigners for animal rights have welcomed a shift in strategy at TripAdvisor for selling tickets to animal-based attractions - but say the brand should go further.... Read More
siteminder global hotel business
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Hotels investing in growing direct bookings, mobile upgrades for 2018
By Jill Menze | May 2, 2018
Hotels view their own websites as equally as effective at driving direct bookings as Google or TripAdvisor, a new report from SiteMinder shows.... Read More
Low-cost carrier apps benefiting from diverse ancillary offerings
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Low-cost carrier apps benefiting from diverse ancillary offerings
By Jill Menze | May 2, 2018
As travelers grow accustomed to individualized offerings - paying for things like insurance, baggage and seat and meal selection separately - airlines stand to gain by unbundling services.... Read More
Fake hotels: the new weapon of choice for fraudsters
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Fake hotels: the new weapon of choice for fraudsters
By Sponsored Content | May 2, 2018
Sponsored by eNett International Travel fraud is escalating at an unprecedented rate. In 2017 alone 4,700 travelers were impacted by fraud. The new findings from ABTA, the City of London Police and... Read More
Digital luggage brand Bluesmart packs its bags
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Digital luggage brand Bluesmart packs its bags
By Kevin May | May 2, 2018
Bluesmart has closed its doors after failing to find a route forward following a ban on lithium batteries by a number of airlines.... Read More
Hotel Bonanza moves to zero commission as it opens funding round
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Hotel Bonanza moves to zero commission as it opens funding round
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2018
Hotel Bonanza, an online accommodation startup, is moving to zero commission for suppliers as it opens its first round of investment. The company, which was formed in 2014 (Startup pitch here), is... Read More