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Business travelers increasingly seek digital channels
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Business travelers increasingly seek digital channels
By Linda Fox | May 22, 2019
Research from CWT shows how business travelers are increasingly look to self-service channels such as... Read More
VIDEO: Expedia on being an empire and the future of platforms
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VIDEO: Expedia on being an empire and the future of platforms
By Kevin May | May 22, 2019
The Expedia Group is a sprawling empire of a business, with online travel agencies,... Read More
How online travel agencies can simplify the shopping process
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How online travel agencies can simplify the shopping process
By J.P. Ephithite - Travelport | May 22, 2019
Travelport discusses how online travel brands can streamline the shopping process for customers.... Read More
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Ctrip builds out airline content with Routehappy descriptions
By Linda Fox | May 21, 2019
Ctrip is the latest to partner with ATPCO bringing the Routehappy airline rich content to its... Read More
American Express builds out services for members with acquisition of Resy
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American Express builds out services for members with acquisition of Resy
By Linda Fox | May 20, 2019
American Express continues to widen services for members, adds Resy restaurant booking service... Read More
Amazon confirms flight booking launch (but little else known so far)
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Amazon confirms flight booking launch (but little else known so far)
By Kevin May | May 20, 2019
Amazon gives very little away about its new travel strategy after acknowledging... Read More
VIDEO: Rethinking the entry of Google in travel
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VIDEO: Rethinking the entry of Google in travel
By Kevin May | May 20, 2019
A series of spiky (angry, even) tweets and comments during conferences over the years - that's been... Read More
Latin America part 3 ground transportation
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Latin America, part 3: The evolution of buses, bikes and scooters
By Mitra Sorrells | May 20, 2019
For part three in our series on Latin America's travel industry we take a look at some developments in... Read More
Amazon quietly introduces flight bookings for users in India
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Amazon quietly introduces flight bookings for users in India
By Kevin May | May 17, 2019
Perhaps the shape of things to come. The service is currently only for flights within India and is... Read More
VIDEO: Brent Hoberman on the missed chance to buy Booking.com
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VIDEO: Brent Hoberman on the missed chance to buy Booking.com
By Jill Menze | May 17, 2019
During a pair of interviews at Phocuswright Europe, Brent Hoberman discussed his investment strategy,... Read More
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Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More