Martin Cowen News

Accommodation providers want brand "hijacking" on Google to be made illegal
News / Online
Accommodation providers want brand "hijacking" on Google to be made illegal
By Linda Fox | March 19, 2019
The Bed and Breakfast Association is supporting a petition to make bidding by OTAs on a B&B or hotel’s... Read More
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News / Distribution
Mysterious algorithms and higher rankings top tour and activity issues
By Linda Fox | March 18, 2019
Online travel giants bidding on branded keywords, the value provided by OTAs and the quirks of ranking... Read More
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Interview / Online
STARTUP STAGE: GetGuided wants to connect corporate travelers with tours
By Linda Fox | March 18, 2019
GetGuided wants to work with hotels, travel management companies and directly with corporates to bring... Read More
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News / Distribution
Sabre takes inspiration from Spotify to help hotels sell more
By Linda Fox | March 15, 2019
Sabre Hospitality plans to release technology later this year enabling hotels to sell rooms and other... Read More
In the Big Chair - Nicolas Brusson of BlaBlaCar
Interview / Online
In the Big Chair - Nicolas Brusson of BlaBlaCar
By Linda Fox | March 15, 2019
BlaBlaCar is an online marketplace for carpooling. Founded in France is 2006, it has since grown to... Read More
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News / Technology
Hotel experts warn data should not just be considered a "hobby"
By Linda Fox | March 14, 2019
Hotel experts talk about the role of AI in improving the guest experience, with words of warning to... Read More
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News / Technology
Fliggy packs Alibaba technology into debut FlyZoo hotel
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2019
Fliggy sets up FlyZoo hotel with automated services to improve the guest experience.... Read More
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News / Distribution
Home is where the growth is as Booking.com invests in brand and tech
By Linda Fox | March 13, 2019
Booking Holdings CEO Glenn Fogel on growth in alternative accommodation and brand awareness.... Read More
Yatra directors mull over Ebix $336M acquisition bid
News / Online
Yatra directors mull over Ebix $336M acquisition bid
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019
India-based online travel agency Yatra will review a proposal from U.S.-based Ebix to acquire the... Read More
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News / Distribution
Google and TripAdvisor stand out for tour and activity research
By Linda Fox | March 12, 2019
More than half of travelers (56%) say they used Google and 38% say they used TripAdvisor to help plan... Read More
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