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Destination marketing companies unite to beat funding cuts
News / Online
Destination marketing companies unite to beat funding cuts
By Linda Fox | October 11, 2013
UK-based New Mind and Scandinavia's tellUs IT have merged to provide a single technology platform for... Read More
Global youth travel market booming, as backpacker dollars add up
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Global youth travel market booming, as backpacker dollars add up
By Nick Vivion | October 10, 2013
The stereotype of the youth travel market is chock full of dreadlocks, penny-pinchers, and party... Read More
Brazilian OTA Sem Escala takes on Decolar and Hotel Urbano
News / Distribution
Brazilian OTA Sem Escala takes on Decolar and Hotel Urbano
By Sean O'Neil | October 10, 2013
Sem Escala is a Brazilian online travel agency (OTA) that's taking on the digital leaders of the... Read More
Flying app's unconventional path includes refunds, 3D-printed maps
News / Technology
Flying app's unconventional path includes refunds, 3D-printed maps
By Sean O'Neil | October 9, 2013
Flying, an iPhone app that debuted this year, helps travelers manage their itineraries -- a service... Read More
Sabre's Gilliland talks personalization, friction and technology [VIDEO]
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Sabre's Gilliland talks personalization, friction and technology [VIDEO]
By Nick Vivion | October 9, 2013
After recently transitioning out of the CEO role, Sabre's Sam Gilliland sat down with USA Today,... Read More
Mobile gets symbolic for translation help
News / Technology
Mobile gets symbolic for translation help
By Linda Fox | October 9, 2013
Here's a quirky take on mobile translation apps, and there are sure to be others out there using... Read More
TripAdvisor and American Express - a user review deal with a difference
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TripAdvisor and American Express - a user review deal with a difference
By Linda Fox | October 8, 2013
As partnerships go, today's tie-up between American Express and TripAdvisor is a curious one.... Read More
Upgrading in-flight dining with a la carte proves lucrative differentiator, revenue stream
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Upgrading in-flight dining with a la carte proves lucrative differentiator, revenue stream
By Nick Vivion | October 8, 2013
Airlines collected over $36 billion in ancillary revenues last year, with 25% of that figure coming... Read More
Google's Schmidt on enterprise software disruption [VIDEO]
News / Technology
Google's Schmidt on enterprise software disruption [VIDEO]
By Sean O'Neil | October 8, 2013
[video_popup width="805" height="454" video_link="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LFS3cKY1ge4"... Read More
Applying some basics to online content [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Applying some basics to online content [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Linda Fox | October 8, 2013
Hot on the heels of an interesting piece last week on what travel companies look for when hiring... Read More
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TourHub raises £3 million to scale multi-day tour platform
October 20, 2026
TourHub raises £3 million to scale multi-day tour platform
The funding will support technology improvements, international marketing and expansion of its tour... Read More
Hotels are using AI to recommend room rates, not set them
October 20, 2026
Hotels are using AI to recommend room rates, not set them
The findings come from RoomPriceGenie’s 2026 State of Revenue Management Report, which included... Read More