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Low-cost carrier apps benefiting from diverse ancillary offerings
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Low-cost carrier apps benefiting from diverse ancillary offerings
By Jill Menze | May 2, 2018
As travelers grow accustomed to individualized offerings - paying for things like insurance, baggage and seat and meal selection separately - airlines stand to gain by unbundling services.... Read More
Fake hotels: the new weapon of choice for fraudsters
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Fake hotels: the new weapon of choice for fraudsters
By Sponsored Content | May 2, 2018
Sponsored by eNett International Travel fraud is escalating at an unprecedented rate. In 2017 alone 4,700 travelers were impacted by fraud. The new findings from ABTA, the City of London Police and... Read More
Digital luggage brand Bluesmart packs its bags
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Digital luggage brand Bluesmart packs its bags
By Kevin May | May 2, 2018
Bluesmart has closed its doors after failing to find a route forward following a ban on lithium batteries by a number of airlines.... Read More
Hotel Bonanza moves to zero commission as it opens funding round
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Hotel Bonanza moves to zero commission as it opens funding round
By Linda Fox | May 2, 2018
Hotel Bonanza, an online accommodation startup, is moving to zero commission for suppliers as it opens its first round of investment. The company, which was formed in 2014 (Startup pitch here), is... Read More
FCM finds role as NDC technology driver
By Linda Fox | May 1, 2018
Amadeus announced a long-term distribution contract with Flight Centre for EMEA and Asia in March  but the mention of work around the NDC standard was more interesting.... Read More
Sabre hits nearly $1 billion in revenue for Q1 2018
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Sabre hits nearly $1 billion in revenue for Q1 2018
By Kevin May | May 1, 2018
Sabre found itself with an 8% increase in revenue for the first quarter of 2018, giving it almost $1 billion for a three-month period for the first since it went public in 2014.... Read More
EAN corporate travel report
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What travel management companies can learn from leisure booking practices
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2018
Business travelers are frustrated with corporate travel booking systems that have limited choices, high rates, antiquated technology and inconvenient interfaces - and that frustration is driving many to book outside approved tools.  ... Read More
Hotel door lock hacking
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Hotel door locks found vulnerable to hacking
By Mitra Sorrells | May 1, 2018
An electronic lock system used for the past 20 years to secure hotel rooms has been found to be vulnerable to hacking.  ... Read More
Blockchain: which road to travel?
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Blockchain: which road to travel?
By Sponsored Content | May 1, 2018
Sponsored by EyeForTravel. Blockchain to revolutionise the complex travel ecosystem or blockchain technology to drive efficiencies in travel companies? Now that the buzz around what blockchain can... Read More
mgm resorts expedia
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MGM Resorts taps Expedia to grow package bookings in Vegas
By Jill Menze | April 30, 2018
To boost customer acquisition at its properties in Las Vegas, MGM Resorts International is operating its package booking platform using Expedia Powered Technology.... Read More
Startup pitch: TourScanner offers a single platform for tours and activities
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Startup pitch: TourScanner offers a single platform for tours and activities
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2018
These are exciting times in tours & activities with the segment attracting investor attention as well as a renewed focus from online travel giants such Booking Holdings and TripAdvisor. Enter T... Read More
MGM Resorts latest to partner with Expedia for packages tech
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MGM Resorts latest to partner with Expedia for packages tech
By Linda Fox | April 30, 2018
Expedia technology is to power a package bookings platform for MGM Resorts International following a partnership announced between the companies. The deal means MGM Resorts will have access to Expe... Read More
JetBlue signs code-share deal with charter airline, an industry first
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JetBlue signs code-share deal with charter airline, an industry first
By Michele McDonald | April 27, 2018
JetBlue Airways has signed a code-sharing deal with a public-private charter airline, a “first” in the history of such agreements. The new deal, which goes into operation on May 1 with JetSuiteX, o... Read More
QOTW: Something about overhauling business models
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QOTW: Something about overhauling business models
By PhocusWire | April 27, 2018
Quote from Alex Bainbridge at DestinationCTO.... Read More
HomeAway tips wider shift from guest fees, admits brand complexity with VRBO
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HomeAway tips wider shift from guest fees, admits brand complexity with VRBO
By Kevin May | April 27, 2018
The fee structure in vacation rentals is likely to shift more towards to suppliers rather than guests over time, Expedia Group predicts.... Read More