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Five considerations for hotel companies before buying from a tech startup

By Viewpoints | October 31, 2014

There are a myriad of hotel technology startups in the market these days. Times are good, people are traveling and wallets are opening. Startups can offer a very attractive opportunity for hotels look... Read More

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Ryanair updates app with languages, mTrip updates white label apps, HotelTonight integrates Apple Pay, and more...

By PhocusWire | October 31, 2014

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for October 2014. Friday 31 October 2014: Ryanair updates mobile app Ryanair has updated its... Read More

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Rezdy confirms offline dominates tours and activities bookings

By Martin Cowen | October 31, 2014

Australian tours and activities platform Rezdy has released some stats from its clients which show that offline bookings are still way ahead of online, with mobile's share of these online bookings inc... Read More

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Share your views - Travel search and shopping: are your needs being met?

By Kevin May | October 31, 2014

Stop thinking about distribution or marketing, running your startup or the next acquisition - how do YOU search and book travel? This is what the folk at Amadeus want to find out in the latest survey... Read More

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Expedia reports strong third quarter earnings

By Sean O'Neil | October 30, 2014

Expedia Inc, one of the world's largest online travel conglomerates, is doing better than expected. The Bellevue, Washington-based company posted strong third-quarter results today, with a gain tha... Read More

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Unravelling a new trend for travel startups - crowdfunding for investment

By Viewpoints | October 30, 2014

So it's been a long six months and we have been meeting investors and venture capital firms across US, India and Middle East. This is all part of the process to get some funding for us, as would be... Read More

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Digital revamp at Accor: mobile first, buys Wipolo, runs hacks

By Martin Cowen | October 30, 2014

Accor has earmarked Euros 225 million over the next five years to fund a company-wide digital transformation which covers guests, staff and hotels. The plan was launched in Paris this morning, and... Read More

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Travel writers rejoice - Hong Kong loves you

By Martin Cowen | October 30, 2014

Research group GfK has unearthed some surprising findings about Hong Kong travellers, including the popularity of travel magazines. Using a fairly small but relevant sample - 520 consumers who had... Read More

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Prestbury adopts Dolphin, Rezgo gets responsive, and more...

By PhocusWire | October 30, 2014

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel SYSTEMS in tourism and hospitality for October 2014. Thursday 30 October: Prestbury Worldwide Resorts takes on Dolphin Tailor-m... Read More

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Startup pitch: HotelPower touts hotel discounts if you join its club

By Sean O'Neil | October 29, 2014

Imagine getting a room during second week of November at San Francisco's Parc 55 Wyndham in Union Square for $387 a night -- 24% off the $510 retail rate. Or Miami's Four Seasons for $312, or a cla... Read More

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Lean IT thinking enters the Amadeus vernacular

By Martin Cowen | October 29, 2014

Amadeus' desire to position itself as a thought leader for the travel technology sector sees the release of its latest discussion document, a 23-page look at the theory and practice of "lean IT" in th... Read More

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Fans and followers slip down the list in airline social media [INFOGRAPHIC]

By Linda Fox | October 29, 2014

Airlines say they are planning to invest more in their social media efforts according to the latest findings in the SimpliFlying airline social media study. The 2015 research reveals a third of air... Read More

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Reinventing the online tourism board - no longer all about you

By Kevin May | October 29, 2014

It takes a lot for any type of travel-related brand to admit they got something wrong - but it's rare for a government-backed tourism board. So fair play to Singapore Tourism Board admitting as muc... Read More

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Fastbooking in talks over sale to IHS

By Kevin May | October 28, 2014

IHS Worldwide, owner of the WorldHotels and Trust International hospitality brands, is planning to buy hotel tech company Fastbooking. Steve Rowley, chairman and CEO of IHS, confirmed the company's... Read More

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Ryanair attacks eDreams Odigeo, which fires back

By Sean O'Neil | October 28, 2014

Today there was yet a further sign that airlines feel they have a stronger hand in haggling with online travel agencies than they used to. Ryanair, the Irish airline, issued a statement echoing com... Read More

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