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Interview / Online
Sounding Off: True innovation in business travel is more than cosmetic
By PhocusWire | August 16, 2019
The number of startups targeting the corporate travel market in recent years is interesting. It is a... Read More
CEO interview Amex GBT Doug Anderson
Interview / Online
In The Big Chair - Doug Anderson of American Express Global Business Travel
By Mitra Sorrells | August 14, 2019
The CEO of the global TMC discusses business travel pain points, the impact of NDC in the corporate... Read More
Amex GBT acquires Middle East Kanoo Travel
News / Online
American Express GBT acquires stake in Middle East TMC
By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2019
American Express Global Business Travel has taken a 65% stake in Kanoo Travel, a TMC focused on the... Read More
How travel marketers can capture the "momentary market"
Opinion / Online
How travel marketers can capture the "momentary market"
By Joel Davis - Mighty Social | August 13, 2019
It wasn’t that long ago that all marketing eyes were on hyper-personalization, yet we have already... Read More
OYO free travel insurance India
News / Online
OYO adds free insurance for direct bookings in India
By Mitra Sorrells | August 13, 2019
OYO is now offering free insurance to guests that make a direct booking at one of its properties in... Read More
Business travel part 2 TMC innovation
News / Online
Business travel, part 2: TMCs focus on innovation to stay competitive
By Mitra Sorrells | August 12, 2019
For part two of our series on business travel we explore how some of the legacy TMCs are pursuing... Read More
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News / Online
Mark Okerstrom on competitor moves, Expedia's strengths and what he's had to "unlearn"
By Siew Hoon Yeoh - WebInTravel | August 12, 2019
In this wide-ranging interview, the Expedia Group boss opens up about where the travel company fits in... Read More
Travel agents give thumbs-up to hiding vanity Instagram likes
News / Online
Travel agents give thumbs-up to hiding vanity Instagram likes
By Jamie Biesiada - Travel Weekly | August 12, 2019
Those subject to the test no longer see how many people have liked another person's post or how many... Read More
More than gender: Why travel tech companies need to hire diverse talent
Opinion / Online
More than gender: Why travel tech companies need to hire diverse talent
By Charlotte Lamp Davies - A Bright Approach | August 9, 2019
Global by definition implies inclusivity and diversity - for something to be global, everyone must be... Read More
Wyndham's RCI acquires Alliance Reservation Network for $92M
News / Online
Wyndham's RCI acquires Alliance Reservation Network for $92M
By Jill Menze | August 9, 2019
Vacation exchange network RCI has purchased travel technology platform Alliance Reservations Network... Read More
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