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How travel providers can sell experiences better than Airbnb
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How travel providers can sell experiences better than Airbnb
By Viewpoints | July 3, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Matt Walker, chief storyteller at LikeWhere. If you want to "Live like a... Read More
TripAdvisor takes a lead but most of travel search is up for grabs
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TripAdvisor takes a lead but most of travel search is up for grabs
By Marisa Garcia | July 3, 2018
A new study finds that 56% of organic searches in the travel and hospitality industry are open to... Read More
LINE app travel service
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Japan’s LINE app is getting into the travel business
By Mitra Sorrells | July 2, 2018
LINE, the most popular communication app in Japan with nearly 200 million active users per month, has... Read More
How OYO Rooms redefines living spaces with technology
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How OYO Rooms redefines living spaces with technology
By Ritesh Gupta - ChinaTravelNews | July 2, 2018
The blend of technology, leveraging virtually every living space available in a destination, is... Read More
China's travel tech companies make steady progress with AI
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China's travel tech companies make steady progress with AI
By Sponsored Content | July 2, 2018
This is an article by Ritesh Gupta for TravelDaily China.It appears as part of the tnooz sponsored... Read More
KDS integrates Routehappy to boost airline content in Neo booking tool
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KDS integrates Routehappy to boost airline content in Neo booking tool
By Marisa Garcia | July 2, 2018
Routehappy and KDS have signed a multi-year subscription deal which will further enhance content... Read More
Tripsta web agency halts operations amid financial row
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Tripsta web agency halts operations amid financial row
By Kevin May | June 29, 2018
Online travel agency group Tripsta has suspended operations in the wake of a failed new business plan... Read More
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QOTW: Something about how easy it is to burn cash
By PhocusWire | June 29, 2018
Quote from Craig Paddock, director of search for MMGY Global, in an article on PhocusWire this week.... Read More
Online travel agencies face action for search, charges and discount practices
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Online travel agencies face action for search, charges and discount practices
By Kevin May | June 29, 2018
An ongoing probe into sales tactics by online travel agencies has seen a number of brands warned over... Read More
How AI is helping airline customer service reps get closer to customers
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How AI is helping airline customer service reps get closer to customers
By Viewpoints | June 29, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Mikhail Naumov, co-founder and president of DigitalGenius. It’s no secret... Read More
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
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Precision and predictability for travel marketing: Essential visitor intelligence to drive growth
 In partnership with Zartico, this video series explores the latest trends and delivers practical... Read More
Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
Chris Hemmeter from Thayer Investment Partners outlines his thoughts on the importance of balancing AI... Read More
Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
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Changing traveler patterns, evolving customer needs drive demand for travel insurance
Travel protection is bringing peace of mind for travelers and positive rewards for suppliers.... Read More