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Supplying the demand, demanding the supply: A Sabre & Tnooz report into mobile's end-to-end role in travel
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Supplying the demand, demanding the supply: A Sabre & Tnooz report into mobile's end-to-end role in travel
By Sponsored Content | September 19, 2016
Sabre, one of the leading global travel technology businesses, has worked with Tnooz to produce a free report which looks at some of the wider trends in mobile that have a direct connection with trave Read More
Indian travellers getting younger, more spontaneous
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Indian travellers getting younger, more spontaneous
By Martin Cowen | September 15, 2016
MakeMyTrip's look at Indian travel patterns says that 18-35-year-olds are "the driving force behind the changing travel landscape". Its 2016 Indian Travel Report highlighted that 18-35-year-olds ac Read More
Missed opportunities in mobile from those in the know
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Missed opportunities in mobile from those in the know
By Marisa Garcia | August 18, 2016
August is at its half-way point and the sober return of September is nearly upon us. Hopefully, you were able to see a nice part of the world, caught a little sunshine and feel well rested. Good. B Read More
Adobe finds more evidence desktop dominates US travel booking despite mobile growth
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Adobe finds more evidence desktop dominates US travel booking despite mobile growth
By Juliana Shallcross | August 3, 2016
A new study from Adobe shows that the scale of mobile travel search growth over the past few years is not reflected by a similar increase in bookings. The Adobe Mobile Travel Report, released today Read More
Making online travel content for users in micro-moments
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Making online travel content for users in micro-moments
By Viewpoints | July 4, 2016
Google's cleverly devised notion of ‘micro-moments’ poses interesting challenges for travel agents who want to continue to drive new customers to their websites. NB: This is a viewpoint from Amo So Read More
Allo, can Google have your attention please, travel execs…
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Allo, can Google have your attention please, travel execs…
By Viewpoints | June 15, 2016
Most of us will remember the Apple app store debuting in 2008, Passbook being announced in 2012, and even the hasty demo of the redesigned Apple Music this week was hard to miss. NB This is a viewp Read More
Desktop still rules online travel in Singapore
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Desktop still rules online travel in Singapore
By Martin Cowen | May 23, 2016
Desktop is by far the dominant channel in Singapore for searching and booking travel, according to Kayak. For searching and inspiration, 69% of Singaporeans use their computer, 21% use their smartp Read More
MakeMyTrip takes Ctrip's advice
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MakeMyTrip takes Ctrip's advice
By Martin Cowen | May 18, 2016
Indian OTA MakeMyTrip remains committed to growing its market share via brand-building rather than through discounting "as the Indian hotel market opens up to mobile". It has shared some impressive Read More
Mobile leads digital advertising growth across Europe
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Mobile leads digital advertising growth across Europe
By Martin Cowen | May 12, 2016
A report from IAB Europe and IHS shows that mobile display is the fastest-growing digital advertising channel across Europe. This headline finding is confirmation of a tipping point. Digital advert Read More
Ad blocking will be a help, not a hindrance, to travel brands
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Ad blocking will be a help, not a hindrance, to travel brands
By Viewpoints | March 31, 2016
Mobile companies across Europe are lining up to introduce ad blocking across their networks. British network Three’s recent announcement will, I suspect, soon be followed by ones from other big networ Read More
Sabre secures Austrian as first customer for mobile inflight planner
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Sabre secures Austrian as first customer for mobile inflight planner
By Martin Cowen | February 3, 2016
Austrian Airlines has signed up for Sabre Airline Solutions' new mobile-enhanced eFlight Manager and will roll it out across its entire business after a successful three-month trial. The product al Read More
MakeMyTrip sees triple-digit mobile growth
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MakeMyTrip sees triple-digit mobile growth
By Martin Cowen | January 29, 2016
MakeMyTrip's first earnings call since Ctrip's $180 million investment showed how strong its mobile and app business has become, with bosses even admitting mobile is growing "faster than we anticipate Read More
Mobile more important to travellers than deodorant
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Mobile more important to travellers than deodorant
By Martin Cowen | January 15, 2016
A comprehensive global study from Egencia and Expedia confirms, as if there were any doubt, that mobile devices are "indispensable" for leisure and business travellers alike. The Expedia/Egencia Mo Read More
New year, new look: seven tips to make your hotel website work (better) for you
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New year, new look: seven tips to make your hotel website work (better) for you
By Viewpoints | December 14, 2015
Whether you run a boutique motel, large resort, B&B or vacation rental, your website is your face to the world. Long before guests step foot into your lobby or get a glimpse of their room, they Read More
Why mobile apps everywhere are grateful for travelers [INFOGRAPHIC]
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Why mobile apps everywhere are grateful for travelers [INFOGRAPHIC]
By Viewpoints | December 11, 2015
Did you know that you and your fellow travelers are leading trends across the world? That’s right. NB This is a viewpoint by Natasha Sanchez, marketing communications manager for Tripcase. Trave Read More