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The rise of mobile to drive bookings of in-destination services
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The rise of mobile to drive bookings of in-destination services
By Viewpoints | December 3, 2014
Mobile devices are now outperforming PCs in terms of both product sales and broadband subscriptions. As a result, mobile is going to play an increasingly central role in the travel industry in the... Read More
JFK and LaGuardia targeted for better tech with design competition
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JFK and LaGuardia targeted for better tech with design competition
By Nick Vivion | December 3, 2014
An open call for "visionary master plans" has been released by the governing body behind both New York's JFK and LaGuardia airports. Three winning submissions will be selected, and reimbursed for the... Read More
GuestLogix bites off OpenJaw for $41 million [UPDATED]
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GuestLogix bites off OpenJaw for $41 million [UPDATED]
By Nick Vivion | December 2, 2014
UPDATE: GuestLogix has clarified that OpenJaw will maintain its product suite and will not be retired. Dan Thompson, SVP Global Strategy & Investor Relations, GuestLogix: "Yes, the OpenJaw brand w... Read More
More Americans set to travel during holidays than in year past
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More Americans set to travel during holidays than in year past
By Nick Vivion | December 2, 2014
It's important for travel marketers to stay tuned to the pulse of travelers, as their travel spend directly impacts the flow of outbound marketing dollars and inbound revenue. The data folks at Ame... Read More
Here's how to spend Euro 600,000 on travel in one place
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Here's how to spend Euro 600,000 on travel in one place
By Nick Vivion | December 2, 2014
Rather than rest after a holiday weekend of consumption - or even participate in#GivingTuesday - a new app is offering a quick way to spend more money on travel in one place then ever before. The a... Read More
How Lehman Brothers saved the life of a travel startup
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How Lehman Brothers saved the life of a travel startup
By Viewpoints | December 2, 2014
In October of 2008 the world was in the midst of the worst economic crisis since 1929. It was also the month when our shiny new website was ready to open. NB: This is an opinion by Paul Melhus, pre... Read More
Qunar reaps rewards of mobile, targets mass-market
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Qunar reaps rewards of mobile, targets mass-market
By Martin Cowen | December 2, 2014
Qunar is the latest Chinese online travel business to report on a Q3 where revenues, mobile penetration and costs all saw big increases. Head of communications Jenna Qian and chief strategy officer... Read More
Nor1 dives into the world of hotel merchandising with dedicated platform
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Nor1 dives into the world of hotel merchandising with dedicated platform
By Kevin May | December 2, 2014
Nor1 has become the latest company to combine its suite of existing products into a single service for partners. The hotel technology company has integrated its eStandby, eFDU and eReach products t... Read More
Startup pitch: PaperFlies wants flight search to be fun and inspirational
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Startup pitch: PaperFlies wants flight search to be fun and inspirational
By Linda Fox | December 2, 2014
Frustrated with the flight search process and final prices always being higher than the original search, two friends founded PaperFlies two years ago. The Netherlands-based startup wants to offer f... Read More
I Hate Thailand - reverse psychology clip goes viral, but will it work?
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I Hate Thailand - reverse psychology clip goes viral, but will it work?
By Kevin May | December 1, 2014
Tourism bosses in Thailand are no doubt extremely pleased that a quirky marketing campaign has captured the attention of many. The Tourism Authority of Thailand admitted last week it was behind the... Read More
Startup pitch: Wanderant offers trip tool for prolific planners
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Startup pitch: Wanderant offers trip tool for prolific planners
By Nick Vivion | December 1, 2014
Today's travel startup pitch comes from Wanderant, a travel planning startup that promises to help plan/book/go on trips. The team calls the product a "workflow tool for uber-planners," specificall... Read More
Europol targets fraudulent fliers during peak holiday rush
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Europol targets fraudulent fliers during peak holiday rush
By Nick Vivion | December 1, 2014
European intelligence organization Europol spent the holidays targeting airline passengers who used stolen credit cards to purchase their tickets. The sting played out on a global stage, involving... Read More
Putting the (shopping) cart before the horse won't drive online conversion
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Putting the (shopping) cart before the horse won't drive online conversion
By Viewpoints | December 1, 2014
It can be easy to forget, but the main purpose of a travel website isn’t to drive conversions; it’s to provide a convenient guest resource. Of course, conversions are always a primary goal, but the... Read More
Understanding the nuances of online travel partnerships in Asia-Pacific
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Understanding the nuances of online travel partnerships in Asia-Pacific
By Viewpoints | December 1, 2014
Many western companies have tried (or are trying) to expand their operations into the Asia-Pacific region. Some try the acquisition or investment approach, others prefer to attempt to partner with... Read More
Melia taps Accenture for digital transformation
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Melia taps Accenture for digital transformation
By Martin Cowen | December 1, 2014
Another day, another digital transformation. This time it's Europe's third biggest hotel operator Melia Hotels International, earmarking Euro 100 million over the next three years. Accenture Digita... Read More
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