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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Freebird takes flight to rebook disrupted passengers

By Linda Fox | December 3, 2015

Fresh from raising $3.5 million in funding from General Catalyst Partners, Freebird has launched to help air travellers in the US. Accomplice and Slow Ventures also participated in the funding for Read More

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Six ways mobile technology is shaping the business travel marketplace

By Viewpoints | November 30, 2015

A quick look around any airport anywhere in the world leaves little doubt: mobile technologies have become as common as a carry-on. Smartphones, tablets and wearable devices are built for life on the Read More

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Qunar brings its mobile dominance to the Ctrip party

By Martin Cowen | November 25, 2015

Mobile revenues for Qunar in the July-September period accounted for around three-quarters of its total, driven by new users transacting via its apps. For the quarter, revenues from mobile came in Read More

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Those Google stages of travel applied to mobile

By Linda Fox | November 24, 2015

Google has been increasingly pushing micro-moments in recent months - those times when consumers turn to mobile for quick information and how marketers can take advantage. The search giant has han Read More

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MakeMyTrip commits to transactions as India reaches mobile-driven inflection point

By Martin Cowen | November 1, 2015

MakeMyTrip has seen year-on-year triple-digit growth in transaction volumes and reminded the markets that revenues will be hit as a result in the near-term. CEO Rajesh Magow said in the 2016 Q2 ear Read More

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Startup pitch: India first, Holidify wants to enable customised packages online

By Linda Fox | October 29, 2015

Founders Kovid Kapoor and Rohit Shroff decided to develop Holidify when they realised there was a lack of comprehensive and useful information on the places to go. Kapoor and Shroff are joined by S Read More

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Slow progress in tours and activities but China, mobile and millennials bring hope

By Linda Fox | October 15, 2015

News that Ctrip is boosting its tours and activities footpint isn't surprising given a recent Phocuswright report on the prospects for the sector. While it's true that in many ways not much has mov Read More

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How travel decisions and online purchases are made in today’s multiscreen world

By Viewpoints | October 8, 2015

How people research and book travel online continues to evolve with the proliferation of devices – and understanding the changing habits and behaviors of today’s digitally-savvy travelers is critical Read More

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How to stop mobile booking abandonment

By Viewpoints | September 14, 2015

As long as you are selling something that your target market wants, it should be easy for a consumer to give you money in exchange for your product. NB This is a guest article by David Pope, EMEA m Read More

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