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AirAsia enlists Google for help in digital transformation
By Linda Fox | October 18, 2018
AirAsia is working with Google Cloud to apply AI and machine learning technology to its data.... Read More
Vertoe stores up $1.85M in seed funding to expand storage platform
News / Startups
Vertoe stores up $1.85M in seed funding to expand storage platform
By Linda Fox | October 18, 2018
New York-based Vertoe raises seed funding for its luggage storage business.... Read More
Busabout revs the UGC engine with Stackla
News / Distribution
Busabout revs the UGC engine with Stackla
By Pamela Whitby | October 17, 2018
When coach travel specialist Busabout embarked on a mission to put user-generated content (UGC) at the... Read More
7 important truths about guest messaging in hospitality
News / Technology
7 important truths about guest messaging in hospitality
By Viewpoints | October 17, 2018
This is a viewpoint by RJ Friedlander, CEO of ReviewPro. The adoption of guest messaging in the... Read More
Free tnooz report: Unlocking the potential of group sales and catering - a hotelier's guide
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Free tnooz report: Unlocking the potential of group sales and catering - a hotelier's guide
By Sponsored Content | October 16, 2018
Sponsored by Cendyn. To fulfill the potential, group sales and catering teams need to be aware of the... Read More
Startup Pitch - Hooch Black combines subscriber discounts with digital rewards
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Startup Pitch - Hooch Black combines subscriber discounts with digital rewards
By Martin Cowen | October 16, 2018
Consumer-facing subscription models in travel and other verticals existed before the internet. Paying... Read More
European organizations unite to stand up for short-term rentals
News / Distribution
European organizations unite to stand up for short-term rentals
By Linda Fox | October 15, 2018
The short-term rental (STR) industry has been the target of finger pointing and bad press in recent... Read More
Google's trademark policy revision kickstarts "brandjacking" debate
News / Distribution
Google's trademark policy revision kickstarts "brandjacking" debate
By Simone Puorto | October 15, 2018
This is a viewpoint by Simone Puorto Last week, you may have received a message from... Read More
Helsinki Airport, Reaktor and LEGO host code school for kids
News / Online
Helsinki Airport, Reaktor and LEGO host code school for kids
By Marisa Garcia | October 15, 2018
Helsinki Airport management company Finavia, tech consultancy Reaktor and iconic toy brand LEGO... Read More
VIDEO: Flytographer on the marriage between the Instagram generation and activities
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VIDEO: Flytographer on the marriage between the Instagram generation and activities
By Kevin May | October 11, 2018
There are some travel businesses that wouldn't have had the opportunity to exist less than a decade... Read More
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