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Leisure Pass Group brings multi-attraction technology to North America
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Leisure Pass Group brings multi-attraction technology to North America
By Jill Menze | September 25, 2018
Attraction pass provider Leisure Pass Group is opening up its custom management platform, known as Leisure Pass Operating System (LPOS), to its North American partners.... Read More
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Tours and activities providers bring experiences to Google search and maps
By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018
Ticketing platform Tiqets has partnered with Google to supply museum and attraction passes via maps and search.... Read More
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Why hotels should take cues from home-sharing, stop "obsession with direct booking"
By Linda Fox | September 25, 2018
Though traditional hotel operators have been beleaguered by the march of brands such as Airbnb, they have taken steps to embrace the trend in recent years. A good example is the Marriott International-Hostmaker partnership.... Read More
Phocuswright Women's Leadership Initiative
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Phocuswright launches Women’s Leadership Initiative
By Mitra Sorrells | September 25, 2018
“The Future of Work” will be the topic of the inaugural Women’s Leadership Initiative session at the Phocuswright Conference, November 13 to 15 in Los Angeles.   ... Read More
VIDEO: Musement on being bought and being part of something bigger
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VIDEO: Musement on being bought and being part of something bigger
By Kevin May | September 25, 2018
The recent deal that saw online travel agency for tours and activities, Musement, head the way of the TUI Group is the latest long line of deals this year.... Read More
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Malaysia Airlines pilots chatbot developed with Amadeus
By Linda Fox | September 24, 2018
Malaysia Airlines is piloting a chatbot for flight search and booking which has been developed in partnership with Amadeus.... Read More
Xola app marketplace
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Xola creates app marketplace for tour and activity operators
By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2018
Xola, an online booking platform for tours and activities, is consolidating apps and integrations to support online and offline customer acquisition and sales in its new Xola App Store.  ... Read More
Flight Centre acquires Umapped
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Flight Centre Travel Group acquires itinerary planning platform Umapped
By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2018
Umapped, a specialist in itinerary management, has been acquired by Australia-based Flight Centre Travel Group.... Read More
Offline part 4 hotels
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Back in the offline world, part 4: High-tech versus high-touch hotels
By Mitra Sorrells | September 24, 2018
For the final piece in this series, we consider the topic of technology in the hotel environment. ... Read More
Kiwi.com connects with airports
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Kiwi.com connects with airports
By Marisa Garcia | September 24, 2018
The concept of "virtual interlining" has the potential to disrupt aviation in dramatic ways—possibly as significant as the rise of the same low-cost carriers that can now benefit from improved passeng... Read More
QOTW: Something about meaning more than money
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QOTW: Something about meaning more than money
By PhocusWire | September 21, 2018
Quote from Sam Bruce, co-founder of Much Better Adventures, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
Kayak AR bag measurement Siri Shortcuts
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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
US consumers more willing to share data than Europeans
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US consumers more willing to share data than Europeans
By Marisa Garcia | September 21, 2018
A survey by The Harris Poll  reveals that consumers are not only ready and willing to spend more for personalized services but also more likely to rely on digital guides than their significant others... Read More
Home advantage - Amsterdam clicks for Booking.com event
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Home advantage - Amsterdam clicks for Booking.com event
By Simone Puorto | September 20, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Simone Puorto Click, the two-day event organized by Booking.com, was held in this year in SugarCity, a former sugar factory (hence the name) transformed into a stylish exhibi... Read More
More evidence emerges that ride-hailing apps are mainstream
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More evidence emerges that ride-hailing apps are mainstream
By Rob Gill | September 20, 2018
Business travellers are increasingly using ride-hailing services such as Uber and Lyft, as well as local competitors, according to travel management company BCD Travel. Several key global markets a... Read More