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Virtual reality primed to become a tourism marketing reality
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Virtual reality primed to become a tourism marketing reality
By Viewpoints | January 20, 2016
It’s safe to say that 2016 will be the year that virtual reality (VR) emerges from the shadows, opening itself up to mass marketing and mass uptake. It’s something that’s been coming for quite a while... Read More
A fresh perspective: how to turn long-stay challenges into long-stay opportunities
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A fresh perspective: how to turn long-stay challenges into long-stay opportunities
By Sponsored Content | January 20, 2016
For hotel groups looking for new ways to generate additional revenue in 2016 and beyond, the extended length accommodation sector continues to grow and provides solid value for owners and guests alike... Read More
In-app search on Google enters new phase
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In-app search on Google enters new phase
By Kevin May | January 19, 2016
Mobile app indexing could be one of the quieter trends to emerge in travel marketing during 2016. HotelTonight and Chimani, a provider of tourist apps for National Parks in the US, are part of a pi... Read More
Boxever soars on growth, raises $12 million for next phase
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Boxever soars on growth, raises $12 million for next phase
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2016
Travel data science specialist Boxever company has announced a Series B round to the tune of $12m. The funding was led by Polaris Partners, an existing investor in the Dublin-based data analytics a... Read More
LeisureLink seizes on rental gold rush with $17 million investment
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LeisureLink seizes on rental gold rush with $17 million investment
By Kevin May | January 19, 2016
Full steam ahead for vacation rentals in 2016 - with tech provider LeisureLink opening the year with a $17 million round of funding. The US-based company is being backed by Clearstone Ventures, Kin... Read More
Why hoteliers need an OTA run by hoteliers
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Why hoteliers need an OTA run by hoteliers
By Viewpoints | January 19, 2016
Consider this: A hotel search engine focusing specifically on discovering the most appropriate accommodation for the customer. Built by those with first-hand experience, who have the knowledge require... Read More
Alice confirms $9.5 million funding round led by Expedia
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Alice confirms $9.5 million funding round led by Expedia
By Linda Fox | January 19, 2016
Alice, the hotel operations platform, has received $9.5m in Series A funding led by Expedia. Tnooz first learned of the funding in December but was unable to confirm the amount at the time. The... Read More
Skyscanner has travel management in its sights with TravelPro
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Skyscanner has travel management in its sights with TravelPro
By Kevin May | January 18, 2016
Travel search engine Skyscanner has turned its attention to the corporate travel world, claiming a new tool "bids farewell to expensive travel agents". The TravelPro service acts like a business tr... Read More
Consolidation is now inevitable in ground transportation
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Consolidation is now inevitable in ground transportation
By Viewpoints | January 18, 2016
Changes in the hotel and accommodation industry are foreshadowing what is to come in ground transportation. Specifically, I expect 2016 to be a year of consolidation in the ground travel market.... Read More
Bitcoin makes its mark in Germany
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Bitcoin makes its mark in Germany
By Martin Cowen | January 18, 2016
Bitcoin's relationship with the travel sector could be getting serious after a leading German tech platform announced plans to integrate the virtual currency into its payments engine. Ypsilon.net,... Read More
Using analytics to identify (and stop) falling conversions
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Using analytics to identify (and stop) falling conversions
By Sponsored Content | January 18, 2016
Every travel company wants to use data to make the right decisions about marketing, but the reality is that it’s still a challenge to wade through loads of metrics to find insights that really mean so... Read More
IBM Watson technology finds its way into travel agency desktops
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IBM Watson technology finds its way into travel agency desktops
By Kevin May | January 18, 2016
WayBlazer has landed itself a major customer in its quest to bring the IBM Watson cognitive computing model to the travel industry. Trisept Solutions will be the first third party vendor to integra... Read More
HomeAway takes aim at Airbnb in spiky new ad campaign
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HomeAway takes aim at Airbnb in spiky new ad campaign
By Kevin May | January 18, 2016
New year, new advertising campaign - nothing unusual in that, except this year the vacation rental giant HomeAway has a new owner as well. Two months after Expedia Inc splashed out $3.9 billion to... Read More
Airlines face difficult PSS decisions
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Airlines face difficult PSS decisions
By Timothy O'Neil-Dunne | January 15, 2016
The world of airline passenger service systems (PSS) is changing fast. Airlines of all shapes and sizes now face a much more complicated set of options than before. The decision to switch from one... Read More
Amadeus tries to reassure Navitaire's airline customers
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Amadeus tries to reassure Navitaire's airline customers
By Sean O'Neil | January 15, 2016
Amadeus knows how to win a victory, but does it know how to exploit it? In July 2015, the Madrid-based travel technology giant said it would acquire Navitaire, a low-cost hosting platform for airli... Read More
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