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Opinion / Technology

Bots, bottled water and search - a varied snapshot of industry issues in 2018

By Simone Puorto | October 25, 2018

Here is a fairly unknown fact: the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International is as old as Mount Rushmore in the U.S. Read More

News / Distribution

The metasearch model, part 3: The complexity of multimodal

By Mitra Sorrells | October 22, 2018

This sector, what is known as multimodal metasearch, is the topic of this third piece in our series on metasearch. Read More

Interview / Technology

In the green room at Phocuswright with... Fred Lalonde

By PhocusWire | October 11, 2018

Fresh off a $100 million funding round, the CEO of the price prediction and booking app participates in a panel discussion on air travel at The Phocuswright Conference 2018. Read More

News / Technology

Brits booking more trips direct, less on the mobile

By Rob Gill | October 9, 2018

UK consumers are making fewer travel bookings using smartphones than a year ago, according to new research from the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA). Smartphone bookings fell sharply fro Read More

News / Online

The metasearch model, part 1: All things Google

By Mitra Sorrells | October 8, 2018

This month we are digging into the topic of metasearch. We begin with perspective from a company that is both one of the newest entrants and also one of the most dominant figures in the travel search... Read More

News / Technology

EasyJet app finds destinations, flights from Instagram photos

By Mitra Sorrells | October 4, 2018

EasyJet has created a new visual search tool in its mobile app that allows users to find European destinations and flights from photos on Instagram. Read More

News / Technology

Hopper nabs $100M, wants to be "number-one mobile travel marketplace in the world"

By Mitra Sorrells | October 3, 2018

Hopper is initiating a massive growth strategy fueled by a $100 million Series D financing round announced today. Read More

News / Online

To win with online travel in Asia, go local (or go home)

By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | October 3, 2018

Developments in APAC will require different thinking and tactics on the part of foreign brands that wish to be part of the “next billion users” market. Read More

News / Startups

Ctrip adds Splyt’s global ride-hailing to its mobile app

By Mitra Sorrells | September 27, 2018

Ctrip customers can now use the online travel agency’s app to book transportation in more than 1,000 cities around the world. Read More

News / Technology

Boost for biometrics as airlines and airports plan ID management investment

By Linda Fox | September 27, 2018

Sita's latest IT report reveals investment from airports and airlines in biometric ID management. Read More

News / Technology

Kayak adds AR-powered bag measurement tool, Siri Shortcuts to mobile app

By Mitra Sorrells | September 21, 2018

Kayak wants to help travelers have confidence their carry-on bags meet airline restrictions. Read More

Booking.com ODX blockchain internet marketplace

News / Technology

Booking.com will give data to consumers in emerging markets to access its site

By Mitra Sorrells | September 20, 2018

Booking.com has signed on to try a new blockchain-based data marketplace aimed at helping brands connect with users in emerging markets. Read More

News / Technology

Back in the offline world, part 3: Tours and activities

By Mitra Sorrells | September 17, 2018

2018 may be remembered as a tipping point for the digitization of the tours and activities sector within the global travel industry. Read More

News / Technology

Hilton’s new in-app guide offers tips from hotel employees

By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2018

Hilton is adding location-based recommendations for food, nightlight, shopping and activities to its Hilton Honors mobile app. Read More

News / Startups

Beekeeper picks up $13M to grow hotel employee communication platform

By Mitra Sorrells | September 13, 2018

Beekeper, a platform that provides real-time, two-way communication among all employees in a hotel has raised an additional $13 million as a part of its Series A extension round. Read More

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