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Skype Translator rolls out worldwide, providing a truly seamless communication tool

By Nick Vivion | May 12, 2015

Up until now, Google Translate had been one of the only mainstream translation apps. Now Skype has released its own Skype Translator tool for mainstream adoption, which should accelerate its impact an... Read More

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American Airlines aims for July switchover of US Airways system

By Sean O'Neil | May 12, 2015

American Airlines is hoping to port over US Airways' reservation systems during a three-month period that is expected to start in July. American uses Sabre, one of three major global distribution s... Read More

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Dark Arts: Why some OTAs fool hotels with fake prices

By Sean O'Neil | May 12, 2015

It's well known that major hotel chains routinely check the rates being offered for their properties through online travel agencies (OTAs). The information helps hotels decide which rates to set on th... Read More

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Tuniu.com looks to M&A after $500 million injection

By Martin Cowen | May 12, 2015

Tuniu.com is planning a three-year blitz on the Chinese online travel market following last week's $500 million funding from a group of investors including JD.com and Ctrip. CFO Conor Yang told Tno... Read More

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Treat your mobile app like a baby - it needs love and attention

By Linda Fox | May 12, 2015

Many a mobile musing to be had at last week's EyeforTravel event in London but the idea of thinking of a mobile application like a baby stands out. For context, we're just three weeks post Google's... Read More

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Cvent acquires meeting tool SignUp4 for $22 million

By Sean O'Neil | May 11, 2015

Cvent, the meetings-and-events company, has acquired SignUp4, the meeting planning software provider, for $22.4 million. SignUp4, a 15-year old company based in Atlanta, offers event management too... Read More

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Travel ancillary revenue excellence... in three steps

By Viewpoints | May 11, 2015

In my previous post, I discussed how earnings have continued to skyrocket for travel providers who sell ancillary products “smarter” by deploying strategic optimization practices, backed by real-time... Read More

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Yelp may be up for sale...but who would spend billions to buy it?

By Nick Vivion | May 11, 2015

The media is devouring the news that Yelp is supposedly on the hunt for a strategic buyer. Triggered by a report in the Wall Street Journal that Yelp is "exploring a sale," the global interest in t... Read More

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Proximity-based and time-limited apps capture interest on the Emerald Isle

By Nick Vivion | May 11, 2015

Proximity and intent are two key pieces of the travel puzzle — each offers a path to success in travel as the monetization path is clearer with value to both the supplier and end-user. As the teams... Read More

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Orbitz increases revenue and room nights, awaits Expedia deal go ahead

By Linda Fox | May 8, 2015

Orbitz has reported increases across room nights, net revenue and gross bookings for the period ended March 31, 2015. As the online travel agency edges closer to being part of Expedia, it no longer... Read More

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China's Tuniu secures $500 million led by JD.com

By Martin Cowen | May 8, 2015

Chinese OTA Tuniu.com has announced a $500 million investment from a group of investors including Ctrip.com. However, e-commerce giant JD.com led the investment, putting in $350 million and becomin... Read More

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French regulators rule against Expedia in rate parity case [UPDATED]

By Sean O'Neil | May 7, 2015

Regulators in Paris have ruled that Expedia Inc hotel contracts dating from 2011 represent a significant imbalance between the hotels and the online travel agency under French commercial law, accordin... Read More

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Priceline preps OpenTable and B2B hotel IT

By Martin Cowen | May 7, 2015

Priceline Group's CEO Darren Huston has outlined three areas of focus for the business at the same time as its core booking.com brand continues to dominate. The headline figures from the Q1s today... Read More

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Not content with hotel domination, Priceline Group now wants to push car rental services

By Kevin May | May 7, 2015

It was only a matter of time before the Priceline Group realised there was an opportunity to take on the B2B car rental market. The company has quietly made a move this week to challenge car rental... Read More

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Travelport ramps up accommodation strategy, acknowledges possible role in sharing economy

By Kevin May | May 7, 2015

Travelport says it will soon add vacation rental properties to its distribution network, in a bid to widen the accommodation options to agencies. Speaking following its Q1 2015 results, president a... Read More

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