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Skype Translator rolls out worldwide, providing a truly seamless communication tool
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Skype Translator rolls out worldwide, providing a truly seamless communication tool
By Nick Vivion | May 12, 2015
Up until now, Google Translate had been one of the only mainstream translation apps. Now Skype has released its own Skype Translator tool for mainstream adoption, which should accelerate its impact an... Read More
American Airlines aims for July switchover of US Airways system
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American Airlines aims for July switchover of US Airways system
By Sean O'Neil | May 12, 2015
American Airlines is hoping to port over US Airways' reservation systems during a three-month period that is expected to start in July. American uses Sabre, one of three major global distribution s... Read More
Dark Arts: Why some OTAs fool hotels with fake prices
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Dark Arts: Why some OTAs fool hotels with fake prices
By Sean O'Neil | May 12, 2015
It's well known that major hotel chains routinely check the rates being offered for their properties through online travel agencies (OTAs). The information helps hotels decide which rates to set on th... Read More
Tuniu.com looks to M&A after $500 million injection
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Tuniu.com looks to M&A after $500 million injection
By Martin Cowen | May 12, 2015
Tuniu.com is planning a three-year blitz on the Chinese online travel market following last week's $500 million funding from a group of investors including JD.com and Ctrip. CFO Conor Yang told Tno... Read More
Treat your mobile app like a baby - it needs love and attention
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Treat your mobile app like a baby - it needs love and attention
By Linda Fox | May 12, 2015
Many a mobile musing to be had at last week's EyeforTravel event in London but the idea of thinking of a mobile application like a baby stands out. For context, we're just three weeks post Google's... Read More
Cvent acquires meeting tool SignUp4 for $22 million
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Cvent acquires meeting tool SignUp4 for $22 million
By Sean O'Neil | May 11, 2015
Cvent, the meetings-and-events company, has acquired SignUp4, the meeting planning software provider, for $22.4 million. SignUp4, a 15-year old company based in Atlanta, offers event management too... Read More
Travel ancillary revenue excellence... in three steps
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Travel ancillary revenue excellence... in three steps
By Viewpoints | May 11, 2015
In my previous post, I discussed how earnings have continued to skyrocket for travel providers who sell ancillary products “smarter” by deploying strategic optimization practices, backed by real-time... Read More
Yelp may be up for sale...but who would spend billions to buy it?
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Yelp may be up for sale...but who would spend billions to buy it?
By Nick Vivion | May 11, 2015
The media is devouring the news that Yelp is supposedly on the hunt for a strategic buyer. Triggered by a report in the Wall Street Journal that Yelp is "exploring a sale," the global interest in t... Read More
Proximity-based and time-limited apps capture interest on the Emerald Isle
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Proximity-based and time-limited apps capture interest on the Emerald Isle
By Nick Vivion | May 11, 2015
Proximity and intent are two key pieces of the travel puzzle — each offers a path to success in travel as the monetization path is clearer with value to both the supplier and end-user. As the teams... Read More
Orbitz increases revenue and room nights, awaits Expedia deal go ahead
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Orbitz increases revenue and room nights, awaits Expedia deal go ahead
By Linda Fox | May 8, 2015
Orbitz has reported increases across room nights, net revenue and gross bookings for the period ended March 31, 2015. As the online travel agency edges closer to being part of Expedia, it no longer... Read More
China's Tuniu secures $500 million led by JD.com
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China's Tuniu secures $500 million led by JD.com
By Martin Cowen | May 8, 2015
Chinese OTA Tuniu.com has announced a $500 million investment from a group of investors including Ctrip.com. However, e-commerce giant JD.com led the investment, putting in $350 million and becomin... Read More
French regulators rule against Expedia in rate parity case [UPDATED]
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French regulators rule against Expedia in rate parity case [UPDATED]
By Sean O'Neil | May 7, 2015
Regulators in Paris have ruled that Expedia Inc hotel contracts dating from 2011 represent a significant imbalance between the hotels and the online travel agency under French commercial law, accordin... Read More
Priceline preps OpenTable and B2B hotel IT
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Priceline preps OpenTable and B2B hotel IT
By Martin Cowen | May 7, 2015
Priceline Group's CEO Darren Huston has outlined three areas of focus for the business at the same time as its core booking.com brand continues to dominate. The headline figures from the Q1s today... Read More
Not content with hotel domination, Priceline Group now wants to push car rental services
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Not content with hotel domination, Priceline Group now wants to push car rental services
By Kevin May | May 7, 2015
It was only a matter of time before the Priceline Group realised there was an opportunity to take on the B2B car rental market. The company has quietly made a move this week to challenge car rental... Read More
Travelport ramps up accommodation strategy, acknowledges possible role in sharing economy
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Travelport ramps up accommodation strategy, acknowledges possible role in sharing economy
By Kevin May | May 7, 2015
Travelport says it will soon add vacation rental properties to its distribution network, in a bid to widen the accommodation options to agencies. Speaking following its Q1 2015 results, president a... Read More
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