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Opinion / Distribution

Are urban mobility apps the new online travel agencies?

By David Litwak - Mozio | March 13, 2019

As more money gets poured into the sector, it's time to start thinking about urban mobility and how it intersects with the travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

Flight Centre steps up investments in AI-powered chatbot solutions

By Mitra Sorrells | March 13, 2019

Flight Centre Travel Group has acquired travel chatbot Sam and has increased its investment in 30SecondsToFly. Read More

SITA baggage tracking Aeromexico chatbot

News / Technology

Aeromexico enables automated baggage tracking via chatbot

By Mitra Sorrells | March 12, 2019

Aeromexico is the first airline to integrate SITA’s artificial intelligence-powered baggage tracking system into its passenger chatbot. Read More

Opinion / Technology

Will travel brands bend to join the mobile "fold"?

By Glenville Morris - Travelport Digital | March 11, 2019

Project Valley has finally become more than just a project. It became a proper announcement, with a proper release date but more importantly, it became a proper device: the Samsung Galaxy Fold. Read More

News / Technology

Ground innovation, part 2: A new model for car rental

By Mitra Sorrells | March 11, 2019

For part 2 in our ground transportation series we look at some of the innovations in the sector from Turo, Sixt and Avis Budget Group. Read More

News / Technology

Skyscanner enables flight search through Trello platform

By Mitra Sorrells | March 7, 2019

Skyscanner has created an integration with Trello, a visual organization and collaboration tool. Read More

TripAdvisor opens hotel Sponsored Placements

News / Online

TripAdvisor expands Sponsored Placements for hotels, adds new features

By Mitra Sorrells | March 5, 2019

TripAdvisor's Sponsored Placements for accommodations are now available to any property that provides rates and availability on the platform. Read More

News / Startups

Ground innovation, part 1: The investment path

By Mitra Sorrells | March 4, 2019

In part one in our ground transportation theme series, we talk to investors about startups in the category. Read More

Interview / Online

Q&A: Airbnb China president on growing the business, regulators, targeting millennials

By Jill Menze | March 1, 2019

In one of his first interviews since he was appointed president in July, Tao Peng lays out his vision for Airbnb China in this extensive conversation. Read More

WeChat 2018 rankings Dragon Trail Interactive

News / Online

Airlines, cruise lines see big gains in WeChat engagement

By Mitra Sorrells | February 28, 2019

According to a report from Dragon Trail Interactive, the top 10 airlines and cruise lines saw significant increases in WeChat activity in 2018. Read More

News / Distribution

Booking Holdings breaks down private accommodation revenues for first time, now at 20% of total

By Mitra Sorrells | February 27, 2019

As part of its fourth quarter and full-year 2018 financial report, Booking Holdings is disclosing details on Booking.com's alternative accommodations business, which now accounts for 20% of the... Read More

News / Online

New service helps brands reach Chinese tourists traveling abroad through popular apps

By Mitra Sorrells | February 26, 2019

Online brand management platform Yext has added integrations with four Chinese apps to help brands reach Chinese tourists traveling abroad. Read More

News / Distribution

China, part 4: The digital distribution model

By Mitra Sorrells | February 25, 2019

For the final piece in our China theme month, we explore the diverse digital distribution landscape. Read More

News / Online

Ctrip expands its "Hotel University" training program to hoteliers worldwide

By Mitra Sorrells | February 21, 2019

The travel giant is growing its in-person marketing training - dubbed Ctrip Hotel University - to hotels outside China. Read More

Opinion / Online

The mobile-first world holds tremendous revenue potential for hoteliers - here's why

By Max Starkov - HEBS Digital | February 20, 2019

As the travel planning process increases in complexity, hoteliers need to find ways to engage their best potential guests across multiple touch points and across all devices, especially mobile. Read More

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