Loyalty

How long before airlines grasp the potential of resale marketplaces?
Opinion / Online
How long before airlines grasp the potential of resale marketplaces?
By Gilles de Richemond – Fairlyne | September 22, 2023
Like retailers before them, airlines have been reluctant to embrace resale options — even though they could reap even greater benefits than retailers by embracing their secondary market.   Read More
Booking.com prepares to launch credit card in U.S.
News / Online
Booking.com prepares to launch credit card in U.S.
By Mitra Sorrells | September 19, 2023
The online travel agency has brought in a former JPMorgan Chase executive to lead the effort and is also hiring for a manager of "co-branded credit card growth and strategy.”   Read More
Optimizing profits and customer experience for online travel purchases
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Optimizing profits and customer experience for online travel purchases
By Cristina Polo | September 19, 2023
Travel suppliers can drive more revenue and provide a better experience for their customers if they understand what those customers want. Read More
How booking sites and travel agencies can maximize e-commerce profitability
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How booking sites and travel agencies can maximize e-commerce profitability
By Carl Bleich - Bloomreach | September 18, 2023
Discover effective strategies for booking sites and agencies to maximize e-commerce profitability. Learn how to boost revenue through upsell campaigns, building customer loyalty and minimizing... Read More
5 tried and true strategies for effective hotel guest personalization
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5 tried and true strategies for effective hotel guest personalization
By Joe Youssef - Amadeus Hospitality | September 7, 2023
Amadeus' Joe Youssef shares strategies for hotels to elevate the guest experience and grow revenue through personalization. Read More
Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
News / Startups
Point.me raises $10M to boost partnerships and expand concierge service
By Linda Fox | September 5, 2023
Point.me enables loyalty program members to find flights using their points via its proprietary algorithm. Read More
Luxury Escapes’ Schwab on growing fast, being one of a kind and new superstore in Melbourne
News / Online
Luxury Escapes’ Schwab on growing fast, being one of a kind and new superstore in Melbourne
By Ian Jarrett - WiT | September 5, 2023
Australia-based Luxury Escapes has seven million members globally and has just opened a store in Melbourne where customers can develop travel plans while sipping champagne. Read More
Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP
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Cendyn acquires hotel digital marketing provider WIHP
By Mitra Sorrells | August 30, 2023
WIHP is based in Paris, extending Cendyn's reach in the EMEA region. Read More
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
Interview / Online
CEO Spotlight - Tony Fernandes of Capital A
By Linda Fox | August 29, 2023
Capital A has been steadily developing from an airline to an online travel platform and most recently a super app offering financial services, ride hailing, food delivery and more.  Read More
Axis Bank partners with Cleartrip to bring travel benefits to cardholders
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Axis Bank partners with Cleartrip to bring travel benefits to cardholders
By Morgan Hines | August 25, 2023
India-based Cleartrip and Axis Bank are linking up to provide Axis Bank cardholders with special travel perks when they book with Cleartrip. Read More
Transforming brand loyalty into brand love
Opinion / Online
Transforming brand loyalty into brand love
By Tim Davis – Pace Dimensions | August 18, 2023
How hotel businesses in this volatile market can evolve their loyalty programs to build brand preference and affinity.   Read More
U.S. online channel share expected to remain unchanged through 2026
News / Online
U.S. online channel share expected to remain unchanged through 2026
By Phocuswright Research | August 18, 2023
Changing traveler behavior from 2020-2022 has brought about several noteworthy shifts, some of which are expected to endure for a considerable period, particularly related to travel distribution. Read More
You, Me & The Machine: The Phocuswright Conference 2023
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You, Me & The Machine: The Phocuswright Conference 2023
By PhocusWire | August 17, 2023
Make plans to attend The Phocuswright Conference in November for Center Stage sessions featuring industry leaders along with dedicated programs for innovation, diversity, Young Leaders and... Read More
Online travel giants seeking to mix up marketing channels
News / Online
Online travel giants seeking to mix up marketing channels
By Linda Fox | August 15, 2023
Online travel giants Booking Holdings, Expedia Group and Airbnb increased marketing investment marginally in Q2 as all strive to make the most of direct channels. Read More
Supporting sustainability in travel loyalty
Opinion / Online
Supporting sustainability in travel loyalty
By Kenneth Purcell – iSeatz | August 14, 2023
Sustainability-related rewards align with members’ values. But travel loyalty programs need the technological wherewithal to offer them.   Read More
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