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PODCAST: PundIT Show #14
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PODCAST: PundIT Show #14
By Kevin May | June 8, 2018
Something a little different for episode 14 of the PundIT Show - a one-on-one with Voyager HQ boss John Matson.... Read More
Stuck in the mud - when airline distribution partnerships go wrong
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Stuck in the mud - when airline distribution partnerships go wrong
By Pamela Whitby | June 8, 2018
Legacy agreements signed with the global distributions systems (GDSs) are giving business airline bmi a headache. Antony Price, director marketing & customer, bmi, says it is currently stuck in... Read More
Alice partners with Volara to fulfil guest requests made via Echo devices
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Alice partners with Volara to fulfil guest requests made via Echo devices
By Rob Gill | June 8, 2018
Hotel operations system Alice is integrating voice requests made by guests through Amazon Echo devices located in their rooms. Alice is working with Volara, which specialises in voice-based engagem... Read More
How to avoid getting burned by an expensive loyalty program
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How to avoid getting burned by an expensive loyalty program
By Viewpoints | June 7, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Maureen O'Hanlon, partner at Prism Partnership. Loyalty programs are still all the rage for the major global hotel chains and online travel agencies. While the consumer sid... Read More
Facebook touts benefits of people-based travel marketing
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Facebook touts benefits of people-based travel marketing
By Jill Menze | June 7, 2018
With so many content and review site options in the travel space, there’s a likelihood people shopping for and booking travel might not even encounter certain brands’ products. This creates an opportunity for travel brands to proactively reach out and find travelers... Read More
KLM seeks to improve efficiency via AI-based technology
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KLM seeks to improve efficiency via AI-based technology
By Rob Gill | June 7, 2018
Dutch carrier KLM has created a new AI-based range of tools to help improve the operational efficiency of airlines. KLM has launched a partnership with Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to offer a set... Read More
VIDEO: Airline distribution at a tipping point
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VIDEO: Airline distribution at a tipping point
By PhocusWire | June 7, 2018
Lufthansa created a huge stir in the airline industry three years ago when it introduced a surcharge for all bookings made via the global distribution systems.... Read More
AI to personalise business trips and make them safer
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AI to personalise business trips and make them safer
By Rob Gill | June 7, 2018
Business travellers think their trips could be improved by Artificial Intelligence-based technology but are reluctant about sharing some types of personal data. A survey by expense and travel manag... Read More
concur ai business travel
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Business travelers see AI as safe, are reluctant to share data
By Jill Menze | June 7, 2018
Business travelers believe artificial intelligence can make corporate travel safer, though many are hesitant to share certain types of data needed to help AI flourish.... Read More
Roadmap receives €4 million funding boost to further develop business travel app
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Roadmap receives €4 million funding boost to further develop business travel app
By Rob Gill | June 6, 2018
Business travel app Roadmap has secured €4 million in funding to further develop its platform and boost sales. The Netherlands-based company offers a white-label mobile travel platform for “large e... Read More
Mews raises €6 million, plans worldwide expansion
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Mews raises €6 million, plans worldwide expansion
By Rob Gill | June 6, 2018
Hotel tech specialist Mews has raised €6 million in funding to continue its “aggressive” expansion plans. London-based Mews offers cloud-based property management software to hotels and other accom... Read More
Airbnb takes long term view as it culls hosts in Japan
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Airbnb takes long term view as it culls hosts in Japan
By Kevin May | June 5, 2018
Airbnb says the temporary removal of tens of thousands of listings from its platform in Japan will have benefits for it and the sector over time.... Read More
VIDEO: The future of travel packaging
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VIDEO: The future of travel packaging
By PhocusWire  | June 5, 2018
Packaging, especially in Europe, has been shifting away from its traditional model for the best part of two decades - essentially since travel embraced the web.... Read More
OCT Group invests $312 million in Tongcheng Tourism
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OCT Group invests $312 million in Tongcheng Tourism
By Sponsored Content | June 5, 2018
This is an article from TravelDaily China.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored content initiative. China theme park operator OCT Group is to invest $312 million in Tongcheng Tourism (LY.com) a... Read More
Blockchain projects to be quietly shelved in favour of traditional processes
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Blockchain projects to be quietly shelved in favour of traditional processes
By Rob Gill | June 5, 2018
Data analyst GlobalData has poured cold water on the potential success of many new blockchain-based projects. The company has claimed that many initiatives will be “quietly shelved in favour of mor... Read More