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Digital should serve the guest, not take over
News / Technology
Digital should serve the guest, not take over
By Martin Cowen | June 17, 2016
"Digital hospitality" can cover everything from robots and reputation management, but technology is... Read More
Ctrip invests in outbound; Qunar back in the air
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Ctrip invests in outbound; Qunar back in the air
By Martin Cowen | June 17, 2016
China's leading online travel agency Ctrip is getting bigger by the quarter, with Qunar helping some... Read More
HRS, the hotel-sourcing behemoth, discusses its big Americas push
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HRS, the hotel-sourcing behemoth, discusses its big Americas push
By Sean O'Neil | June 16, 2016
In January, HRS, the Cologne-based digital hotel technology company, opened its first office in the... Read More
What is Plug and Play up to in travel?
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What is Plug and Play up to in travel?
By Sean O'Neil | June 16, 2016
For many years, a key incubator for startups worldwide has been the Plug and Play Tech Center in... Read More
IBM and Gogo predict turbulence with detection algorithms and connected aircraft
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IBM and Gogo predict turbulence with detection algorithms and connected aircraft
By Martin Cowen | June 16, 2016
IBM's The Weather Company has linked up with Gogo Business Aviation to address the problem of... Read More
Making airline merchandising your DNA
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Making airline merchandising your DNA
By Linda Fox | June 16, 2016
Tao seems like an amazing woman. She's nearly 98, teaches yoga, is a wine expert and learned ballroom... Read More
Watch out, Uber: Didi Chuxing completes $7.3 billion round [update]
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Watch out, Uber: Didi Chuxing completes $7.3 billion round [update]
By Sean O'Neil | June 15, 2016
The world's biggest ride-hailing companies, US-based Uber and China-based Didi Chuxing, are smashing... Read More
Travelport’s new CCO Shurrock discusses strategy, wraps up tour
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Travelport’s new CCO Shurrock discusses strategy, wraps up tour
By Sean O'Neil | June 15, 2016
In January, Stephen Shurrock became chief commercial officer of Travelport, the UK-based company that... Read More
How could airlines, hotels, agencies, and platforms share data with less friction?
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How could airlines, hotels, agencies, and platforms share data with less friction?
By Sean O'Neil | June 14, 2016
Travelers hope to be respected as the individuals they are. But too often, their booking experiences... Read More
Another $600 million for Didi
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Another $600 million for Didi
By Martin Cowen | June 14, 2016
Didi has named its latest investor, with China Life getting on board to the tune of $600 million. The... Read More
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