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Dolphin revamps UX, Hotelplanners gets visual, and more...

By PhocusWire | June 29, 2017

This is a roundup of product news and announcements related to travel systems in June 2017. Thursday 29 June: Dolphin Dynamics revamps UX The company has begun a multi-year revamp of its us... Read More

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Tourico partners with TUI Germany, Travelport renews Gray Dawes, and more...

By PhocusWire | June 29, 2017

This is a roundup of product news and announcements related to travel distribution in June 2017. Thursday 29 June 2017: Tourico partners with TUI Germany The deal gives TUI Germany access t... Read More

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Startup pitch: Uptaste helps tourists to find places to eat nearby

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2017

Uptaste is a new brand emerging in the competitive tours and activities sector. The service helps tourists find places to eat around where they are right now. If they are vegan, or travelling with... Read More

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Google Shopping decision sets precedent which could decide future of Google Flights

By Martin Cowen | June 28, 2017

The European Commission has fined Google €2.4 billion ($2.7 billion) after deciding that Google Shopping is in breach of EU antitrust regulations. Giving Google Shopping priority in its search resu... Read More

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eDreams Odigeo continues path to diversify product and revenue streams

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2017

eDreams Odigeo has reported a 9% growth in bookings for the year to 31 March 2017. The Spain-based online travel agency also reported a 57% increase to net income of €31.6 million on an adjusted ba... Read More

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Taking advantage of indecision to drive direct bookings

By Viewpoints | June 28, 2017

Currently, there are several indicators showing that there is significant indecision among customers when choosing accommodation. This stems from the huge diversity of highly tempting opportunities an... Read More

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Personalization drives profits, but too few get the message

By Marisa Garcia | June 28, 2017

It's too easy for "transformative" business concepts to become tired buzzwords. They do a lot of jogging from think pieces to trade shows and boardroom discussions. Those who can see the near-term... Read More

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GoEuro partners with Qunar to tap into China's outbound market

By Linda Fox | June 28, 2017

GoEuro, a service which enables consumers to compare different types of transport in Europe, has formed a partnership with Qunar. The deal means Chinese visitors to Europe will be able to search fo... Read More

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American Airlines takes to the cloud

By Martin Cowen | June 27, 2017

American Airlines (AA) is moving a number of its consumer-facing functions, including its brand.com, onto the IBM Cloud. A strategic partnership was announced late last year, and today's release co... Read More

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Spread your message to Millennials via the avocado travel marketing method

By Viewpoints | June 27, 2017

Let’s get this out of the way right now - Millennials aren’t what their stereotypes lead you to believe. And when it comes to travel, Millennials tend to fly in the face of their biggest stereotypes.... Read More

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Voice already making an impact on search says Google

By Linda Fox | June 27, 2017

Consumers say they search more than ever since the advent of voice search on mobile according to Google UK research. The search giant has polled some 3,000 consumers to reveal that three-quarters s... Read More

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Airline passengers like the sound of biometrics but privacy still a concern

By Linda Fox | June 27, 2017

Take-aways from the latest passenger survey from SITA include the increasing popularity of biometrics. The research reveals 57% would definitely use biometrics instead of a passport or boarding pas... Read More

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Priceline Group goes into BAT

By Sponsored Content | June 26, 2017

One of the many reasons why Priceline Group has become the biggest travel business in the world by market capitalization is its mastery of search engine marketing. While some question the wisdom o... Read More

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Payments: airlines’ under-appreciated, under-leveraged asset

By Sponsored Content | June 26, 2017

Payments are one of the airline industry’s most potent tools to increase direct distribution, grow revenues and reduce costs. And yet, based on proprietary research conducted by Atmosphere Research on... Read More

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Ola nabs another tourism gig

By Martin Cowen | June 26, 2017

India's mobility giant Ola has received another seal of approval, signing a deal with tourism authorities in the state of Andra Pradesh (APTDC). Andra Pradesh is on the southeast coast of India. It... Read More

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