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TripAdvisor's WeChat account victimized by zombie influencers [UPDATED]
News / Technology
TripAdvisor's WeChat account victimized by zombie influencers [UPDATED]
By Sean O'Neil | September 30, 2016
WeChat, the messaging service mainly used in China, has more than 700 million monthly active users,... Read More
Startup pitch: Relovate, a trip-planning startup, signs Amadeus deal
News / Online
Startup pitch: Relovate, a trip-planning startup, signs Amadeus deal
By Sean O'Neil | September 30, 2016
Despite dozens of failed attempts by others, new startup Relovate believes that it can build a... Read More
Vacasol files for bankruptcy
News / Distribution
Vacasol files for bankruptcy
By Martin Cowen | September 30, 2016
Danish online vacation rental booking business Vacasol is filing for bankruptcy. The news comes a few... Read More
IHG reservation system advances with direct business firmly on the roadmap
News / Distribution
IHG reservation system advances with direct business firmly on the roadmap
By Linda Fox | September 30, 2016
InterContinental Hotels Group is pinning a lot on its new Guest Reservation System. GRS is being... Read More
The five cities seeing the fastest rise of travel-related Google search interest
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The five cities seeing the fastest rise of travel-related Google search interest
By Sean O'Neil | September 29, 2016
Google has combined its data on travel-related search behavior with data from Sojern, an advertising... Read More
Carts, horses and readiness for a new airline distribution model
News / Distribution
Carts, horses and readiness for a new airline distribution model
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2016
Discussions around airline readiness for IATA's New Distribution Capability took a different turn... Read More
A few notes on non-converting traffic and how bundled offers are going down
News / Distribution
A few notes on non-converting traffic and how bundled offers are going down
By Linda Fox | September 29, 2016
Amadeus plans to launch its Travel Audience targeted advertising platform in the UK at the beginning... Read More
KLM gives agents AI tools to answer customer queries faster, better
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KLM gives agents AI tools to answer customer queries faster, better
By Sean O'Neil | September 29, 2016
Many companies are attempting to use artificial intelligence (AI) to speed up, and improve the... Read More
Flight Centre expands European corporate business with Travellink deal
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Flight Centre expands European corporate business with Travellink deal
By Martin Cowen | September 28, 2016
Australia's Flight Centre Travel Group is ramping up its presence in Europe and has bought... Read More
LeisureLink shuts down [UPDATED]
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LeisureLink shuts down [UPDATED]
By Sean O'Neil | September 27, 2016
Tech provider LeisureLink has been telling some of its customers that it has suspended accepting new... Read More
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