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A few stats on the state of digital travel marketing

By Linda Fox | September 1, 2016

Here's a few statistics on where travel marketing budget is being diverted and what seems to be working best. The report comes from Performance Horizon and WBR Digital and provides an overview of t... Read More

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A bizarre tale of tourism, sheep and Google Street View

By Kevin May | September 1, 2016

For many, the Faroe Islands is a territory somewhere in the North Atlantic that is famous for being the whipping boy of European footballing nations. Whilst the latter has changed somewhat in recen... Read More

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Datalex unveils new tech partnerships in latest results

By Martin Cowen | September 1, 2016

Dublin-based Datalex has named Neusoft as its strategic partner in China and is working on deployment of its sixth Chinese customer. A Chinese tie-up was hinted at in Datalex' first quarter results... Read More

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HotelTonight hires new CMO, Cheapflights has tourism boss, and more...

By PhocusWire | August 31, 2016

This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel PEOPLE MOVES in tourism and hospitality for August 2016. Wednesday 31 August 2016: HotelTonight hires new marketing head Ray... Read More

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Travelsky references immediate benefit of OpenJaw

By Martin Cowen | August 31, 2016

Travelsky, the Chinese state-owned and Hong Kong listed aviation distribution and IT provider, has reported revenues of more than $409 million (RMB 2,733.6 million) and an EBITDA of $290 million (RMB1... Read More

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Data suggests hotel loyalty rates may hurt owners more than OTA fees do

By Viewpoints | August 31, 2016

A recent Deutsche Bank Research Report published July 13, 2016, highlighted hotel owners’ creeping concerns. Something just isn’t quite right when it comes to the proliferation of loyalty rates. NB... Read More

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Visit Orlando claims app first - artificial intelligence and augmented reality in one

By Kevin May | August 31, 2016

It might be a bit late for the summer season but Visit Orlando is laying claim to a "first" in the world of mobile apps. The tourism bureau says it has combined both augmented reality and articific... Read More

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A look at Skyscanner/Tianxun and metasearch in China

By Sponsored Content | August 30, 2016

Skyscanner’s GM for Greater China, Steven Pang, was formerly the co-founder and CEO of Youbibi, a metasearch engine that the Edinburgh, UK-based metasearch giant acquired two years ago. Pang is now... Read More

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British Airways tests new website, Pablow insures Lodgix, and more...

By PhocusWire | August 30, 2016

This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality for August 2016. Tuesday 30 August 2016: British Airways tests new website The beta vers... Read More

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Sunday and Monday most popular days to write hotel reviews

By Kevin May | August 30, 2016

Hotel guests usually post a review of their stay at the back of the weekend or as the working week kicks in, research has shown. The hospitality CRM provider Ryan Solutions analysed 25,000 online r... Read More

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Plug And Play flies with Panasonic, CheapOAir offers Android Pay, and more...

By PhocusWire | August 30, 2016

This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for August 2016. Tuesday 30 August 2016: Plug And Play signs Panasonic in-flight deal The... Read More

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Jumio secures $15 million for further growth [UPDATED]

By Linda Fox | August 30, 2016

Jumio has announced funding of $15 million from Centana Growth Partners and Millennium Technology Value Partners. The company, which specialises in identity verification services for travel compani... Read More

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Expedia promises investigation over bait and switch allegation

By Kevin May | August 30, 2016

Expedia Inc says it will look in to whether its own regulations were followed correctly after being accused of a "bait and switch" scam. A California, US-based property, Buckeye Tree Lodge And Sequ... Read More

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KLM confirms it's an airline

By Linda Fox | August 30, 2016

Dutch airline KLM, the carrier well known for its online antics, has unveiled 'It's An Airline' - its latest marketing initiative across social media. The campaign aims to put to rest any confusion... Read More

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Relovate taps Amadeus, DHISCO distributes RentalsCombined, and more...

By PhocusWire | August 30, 2016

This is a roundup for product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for August 2016. Tuesday 30 August 2016: Relovate taps Amadeus Online travel service... Read More

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