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What now for chatbots in travel?
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What now for chatbots in travel?
By Viewpoints | January 4, 2017
2016 was the year when chatbots emerged as a new interface for consumer interaction. NB: This is a viewpoint by Scott Crawford, vice president of product management at Brand Expedia. Advances in... Read More
Sabre Labs peers into what's next for the travel tech trade
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Sabre Labs peers into what's next for the travel tech trade
By Sean O'Neil | January 3, 2017
Sabre Labs, the R&D arm of the travel tech giant, is a team of that tracks emerging technologies and consumer behaviors. A few weeks ago the Texas-based group published its first Emerging Techn... Read More
Study hints Middle East travellers concerned about travel tech intrusion
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Study hints Middle East travellers concerned about travel tech intrusion
By Martin Cowen | January 3, 2017
Global property developer Colliers International has produced a travel tech trends report which looks specifically at the Middle East region. While virtual reality travel and electronic baggage lab... Read More
Private accommodation travel bookings to reach $106 billion by 2018
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Private accommodation travel bookings to reach $106 billion by 2018
By Kevin May | January 3, 2017
Private accommodation will account for almost a fifth of global hospitality bookings within two years - and the online travel agency giants are tipped to benefit. In terms of figures, financial ana... Read More
Ctrip buys another business to service Chinese international travellers
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Ctrip buys another business to service Chinese international travellers
By Viewpoints | January 3, 2017
Ctrip has bought global ground transportation provider TangRen World, solidifying its position as a full-service agency for Chinese travellers abroad by offering bespoke in-destination products. Ta... Read More
Growing the hotel revenue management talent pool
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Growing the hotel revenue management talent pool
By Sponsored Content | January 3, 2017
Around the globe, hoteliers have been attempting to address the need to build and retain revenue management talent. It’s not only a costly venture – according to Deloitte, 45 percent of operating expe... Read More
The 16 most-popular articles on Tnooz in 2016
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The 16 most-popular articles on Tnooz in 2016
By Sean O'Neil | January 2, 2017
2016 was Tnooz's seventh full year of operation, and the end of the year is a time to look back. We've compiled lists of our most-read articles, most-shared, and most-commented-on articles of the p... Read More
What is RPA and why does it matter to the travel industry?
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What is RPA and why does it matter to the travel industry?
By Viewpoints | January 2, 2017
Regardless of size or sector, most businesses face many of the same challenges every day. Increased competition, retaining talented staff, escalating expectations of service, as well as the need to dr... Read More
Yatra rings true, Blip for Bristol, Qatar Airlines mobile push, and more...
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Yatra rings true, Blip for Bristol, Qatar Airlines mobile push, and more...
By PhocusWire | December 29, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel devices in tourism and hospitality for December 2016. Friday 30 December 2016: Yatra.com takes TrueSDK Indian Nasdaq-listed O... Read More
TravelSky clear for Southern Airlines, Sabre picked by Gerry, and more...
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TravelSky clear for Southern Airlines, Sabre picked by Gerry, and more...
By PhocusWire | December 28, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for December 2016. Wednesday 28 December 2016: TravelSky renews with China Southern Airlin... Read More
Travellers ready for Messenger-type communications, especially with incentives
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Travellers ready for Messenger-type communications, especially with incentives
By Kevin May | December 28, 2016
Messaging-based customer service, powered mostly by Facebook at the moment, is tipped to become a part of the mainstream brand-to-consumer relationship. Interacting with brands using the social net... Read More
Hospitality distribution and technology in just four years (if hotels have the guts)
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Hospitality distribution and technology in just four years (if hotels have the guts)
By Kevin May | December 28, 2016
Hotels lack a pioneering spirit when it comes to pushing the barriers of technology and how to engage with guests, with few willing to lead the market. That is one segment of analysis from an indus... Read More
Avuxi secures investment and advisers as web travel maps evolve
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Avuxi secures investment and advisers as web travel maps evolve
By Kevin May | December 28, 2016
A former-senior executive at Wotif has invested in mapping tech provider Avuxi, as the startup looks to take its TopPlace platform "to the next level". Sam Friend, chief financial officer and chief... Read More
Sabre picks Jones, Amadeus distribution division in APAC, WayBlazer replaces CEO, and more...
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Sabre picks Jones, Amadeus distribution division in APAC, WayBlazer replaces CEO, and more...
By PhocusWire | December 28, 2016
This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel people moves in tourism and hospitality for December 2016. Wednesday 28 December 2016: Sabre has named an interim boss of its GDS... Read More
Startup pitch: Caption is a PMS and tech startup directed at the budget hotel long tail
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Startup pitch: Caption is a PMS and tech startup directed at the budget hotel long tail
By Sean O'Neil | December 27, 2016
Hotels in the lower-tier category and located in developing countries have a lack of relevant, practical hospitality software. Aiming to fill that gap, Caption is a well-funded, hospitality tech start... Read More