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A deep dive into digital transformation and innovation

By Martin Cowen | May 31, 2017

Digital transformation and innovation are buzzwords bandied around frequently at travel conferences, but hip-hop and Domino's Pizzas are very much at the long-tail. At the OpenJaw Summit in Dublin... Read More

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How WeChat and Fliggy are keeping one airline awake

By Linda Fox | May 31, 2017

In the next few weeks, staff at the Finnair HQ will lose their desks in a bid to become more agile. It's a "big cultural change" and won't be easy, acknowledges Finnair's chief commercial officer J... Read More

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Hotelogix unlocks features, CWT plots meetings platform, and more...

By PhocusWire | May 31, 2017

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel systems in May 2017. Wednesday 31 May 2017: Hotelogix unlocks features The hotel tech firm has launched a number of new servic... Read More

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Hoteliers face mounting pressure to get online and go digital

By Sponsored Content | May 31, 2017

In the never-ending endeavor to stay competitive in an industry that’s drastically and constantly evolving, hoteliers are now faced with an ultimatum - either embrace technology, or continue to miss o... Read More

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TRVL raises $2.7 million round and pivots to traveller-becomes-agent model

By Kevin May | May 31, 2017

TRVL is celebrating turning itself from travel content aggregator to a hotel booking platform with a $2.7 million capital-raise. The company made the switch this year after hinting at a change in l... Read More

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Egencia tech boss relocates, Flyiin advice from Taubmann, and more...

By PhocusWire | May 31, 2017

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel people and businesses in May 2017. Wednesday 31 May 2017: Egencia tech boss relocates The corporate travel agency's chief tech... Read More

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British Airways distribution fee met with irritation (but not scorn)

By Kevin May | May 30, 2017

Reaction to the introduction by British Airways of a surcharge on tickets sold on non-NDC systems has been less hysterical than some might have anticipated. When Lufthansa shocked many in the indus... Read More

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The three main components of a seamless travel experience

By Sponsored Content | May 30, 2017

Travellers today have access to all the information they need on the go. A tap, swipe or fingerprint is all that stands between your consumer and the experiences you offer as a travel provider. NB... Read More

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Should airlines be looking to the likes of Netflix for standards?

By Linda Fox | May 30, 2017

Discussion of technology standards often makes for a lot of hot air at airline industry events. Who should set them, who will adopt them, will they be adopted by the book, who will pay and, so on..... Read More

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Accelya acquires business intelligence tech service Anari

By Kevin May | May 30, 2017

Anari, a UK-based airline intel software provider, has emerged as the latest target for the newly formed Accelya aviation IT brand. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Accelya was merged... Read More

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Ryanair's Brexit worse-case scenario would hit travel distribution hard

By Martin Cowen | May 30, 2017

Ryanair's 2017 results prepare the ground for a post-Brexit headwind which could hit any airline operating between the UK and Europe - and by extension unsettling the entire distribution ecosystem inc... Read More

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British Airways imposes surcharge on tickets not booked through NDC connection

By Kevin May | May 26, 2017

British Airways and sister carrier Iberia are to levy a £8 fee on every fare booked on systems not using an NDC-led connection. The surcharge will come into force from November this year, the pair... Read More

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Data scientists, propensity engines and super-personalisation

By Martin Cowen | May 26, 2017

OpenJaw Technology has moved its t-Retail platform to Amazon AWS and introduced a range of new features including a booking engine and a marketing tool, all with a China focus. CEO Kieran Branagan... Read More

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Web deals miles ahead of celebrity endorsements for travel inspiration

By Kevin May | May 26, 2017

Inspiration for a trip comes from a variety of sources, yet it appears the classic, slightly old fashioned, bargain is still the primary driver. Seeing a deal or promotion trumps every other potent... Read More

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Sweden on Airbnb, ANA launches Global Mileage Mall, and more...

By PhocusWire | May 26, 2017

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel marketing in May 2017. Friday 26 May 2017: Sweden on Airbnb The campaign between the Swedish tourist board and Airbnb taps int... Read More

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