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Busabout revs the UGC engine with Stackla

By Pamela Whitby | October 17, 2018

When coach travel specialist Busabout embarked on a mission to put user-generated content (UGC) at the centre of its sales and marketing strategy in 2016, it had no idea how much customers were alread... Read More

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7 important truths about guest messaging in hospitality

By Viewpoints | October 17, 2018

This is a viewpoint by RJ Friedlander, CEO of ReviewPro. The adoption of guest messaging in the hospitality industry is no longer a matter of if, but when. In an industry built on providing great g... Read More

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Lastminute boss on board at Travel Ledger, Bidroom, GetYourGuide

By PhocusWire | October 16, 2018

This is a roundup of announcements related to people moves and business expansions in travel in October 2018. Wednesday 17 October OTA boss joins Travel Ledger board Fabio Cannavale, CEO of... Read More

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Common mistakes of startups entering travel

By Jill Menze | October 16, 2018

Startups angling to break into travel can’t win without knowledge of the so-called travel funnel.... Read More

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Startup Pitch - Hooch Black combines subscriber discounts with digital rewards

By Martin Cowen | October 16, 2018

Consumer-facing subscription models in travel and other verticals existed before the internet. Paying a fee in order to access discounts is a relatively simple model for consumers to understand - the... Read More

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Moscow and Malaysia airports add SITA's bag drop self-service

By Marisa Garcia | October 15, 2018

SITA has announced the installation of new Scan&Fly self-service baggage drop systems at Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport and at Moscow Domededovo Airport with S7 Airlines. These new... Read More

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TravelPerk quickly adds $44M round, plans rapid expansion of business travel tech

By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018

TravelPerk has announced $44 million in Series C funding, just seven months after it attracted a $21 million round.... Read More

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VIDEO: How digital changed it all for a Mexican boat tour operator

By Kevin May | October 15, 2018

Typically, medium to large-size brands mostly have the profile and attract coverage in developments that happen in every corner of the travel industry.... Read More

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Better metrics urged in corporate travel to improve the traveler experience

By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018

Travel managers could take into account wider data and traveler insights to demonstrate trip ROI.... Read More

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European organizations unite to stand up for short-term rentals

By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018

The short-term rental (STR) industry has been the target of finger pointing and bad press in recent years as the pressure on housing grows in cities.... Read More

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The metasearch model, part 2: The transition to meta-book

By Mitra Sorrells | October 15, 2018

In the early days of metasearch, roughly the first decade of the 21st century, the model was strictly one of price comparison and referral. ... Read More

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Ctrip ventures into hotel management with Rezen Hotels Group

By Sponsored Content | October 15, 2018

This is an article from TravelDaily China.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. Ctrip has unveiled its hotel management brand Rezen Hotels Group at the ongoing World Cultura... Read More

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Google's trademark policy revision kickstarts "brandjacking" debate

By Simone Puorto | October 15, 2018

This is a viewpoint by Simone Puorto Last week, you may have received a message from [email protected], informing you about an ads trademarks policy update. Even though this may... Read More

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Helsinki Airport, Reaktor and LEGO host code school for kids

By Marisa Garcia | October 15, 2018

Helsinki Airport management company Finavia, tech consultancy Reaktor and iconic toy brand LEGO organized a Code School for kids at the airport during one of its busiest autumn holiday weekends. Kids... Read More