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eBookers looks to redefine the travel brochure for the age of social media

By Nick Vivion | March 11, 2015

British holidaymakers have a new way to discover travel options via a new social travel brochure facilitated by eBookers. The idea is to take all of those vacation photos posted on social media and... Read More

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Sunshine.co.uk breaks OTA mould, discloses most detailed financial report yet

By Kevin May | March 11, 2015

With very few mid-sized online travel agencies listed on the public markets or happy to talk about financials, Sunshine.co.uk has gone out on a limb and shared its 2014 results. Although the number... Read More

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Travel innovation in context - a recap and preview

By Viewpoints | March 11, 2015

The US$1.2 trillion global travel industry is accustomed to innovation. New technologies have sparked imaginations and spurred thousands of companies - from startups to established businesses - to cre... Read More

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HRS shows why online travel agencies need a vacation rental strategy

By Kevin May | March 11, 2015

HRS is poised to attack the vacation rental sector in a major way, shining another light on where the next online travel agency battleground is likely to be. The European OTA, which has a significa... Read More

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European roaming charges remain as governments open negotiations

By Linda Fox | March 11, 2015

Keeping in touch with friends and family back home, navigating a European city and checking email could continue to mean high phone bills for travellers for years to come. While a proposed regulati... Read More

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TripAdvisor unveils global hotel report [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Kevin May | March 11, 2015

TripAdvisor teased out a few of the results from its new global TripBarometer report last week - but now the full study is available. The study is the result of a major poll amongst some 44,000 tra... Read More

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Marriott to debut Apple Pay at 11 US hotels

By Sean O'Neil | March 10, 2015

This summer, Marriott International will begin offering Apple Pay as a payment alternative to credit cards in a trial at 11 US hotels. It's the first global hospitality conglomerate to make the mo... Read More

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This tool allows you to create custom Google Maps animations for different digital perspective

By Nick Vivion | March 10, 2015

Up until now there hasn't been an easy way to record and embed a Google Maps animation that would showcase a specific area, neighborhood or nearby tour path. A user would have to use a screen capture... Read More

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Priceline Group CEO confirms Rocketmiles deal

By Nick Vivion | March 10, 2015

After weeks of "no comments" and general shrugging of shoulders, Priceline Group's deal to buy Rocketmiles is official. Rocketmiles, which incentivizes hotel bookings through mileage bonuses with o... Read More

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Expedia CFO's global plan: acquire, invest, and consolidate

By Sean O'Neil | March 10, 2015

Mark Okerstrom, chief financial officer for Expedia Inc, loves doing deals. The more complex, the better, he says. In the past two years, the 42-year old lawyer led the company's successful acquisi... Read More

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Uber launches digital magazine for drivers to promote lifestyle and perks

By Nick Vivion | March 10, 2015

What does a business do to create a unified workforce when it involves a decentralized workforce distributed across over 200 cities worldwide? This challenge is faced by many travel brands, as many fa... Read More

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The GDS showdown - winners and losers in 2014

By Martin Cowen | March 10, 2015

Travelport's return to public markets last September means that for the first time in over ten years it is possible to compare it alongside Sabre and Amadeus, financially and operationally. Over th... Read More

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Expedia eyes South America, invests $270 million in Decolar online travel agency

By Kevin May | March 10, 2015

More strategic moves by Expedia Inc as it invests $270 million in South American online travel agencies Decolar and Despegar. The investment will give Expedia a minority stake of about 20% in the D... Read More

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Kayak will not outspend rivals in Europe, sub-scale metas will be in trouble

By Kevin May | March 10, 2015

The industry and media can always count on Kayak co-founder and CEO, Steve Hafner, for a few choice quotes during his appearances at events. But beyond the poking fun at supposed rivals such as Hip... Read More

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Ridesharing, airports and hotels to benefit from Apple Watch integrations

By Nick Vivion | March 9, 2015

As expected there are three key areas of travel that will benefit from the upcoming Apple Watch launch. Hotels Starwood received star treatment on stage with its integration with Apple Watch.... Read More

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