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Travel brands need to rethink "local" if they want to engage customers
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Travel brands need to rethink "local" if they want to engage customers
By Viewpoints | June 22, 2018
This is a viewpoint from Matt Walker, chief storyteller at LikeWhere If airlines and travel brands... Read More
Study shows evolution of Google real estate for travel searches
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Study shows evolution of Google real estate for travel searches
By Kevin May | June 22, 2018
Consumers looking for travel products on Google are now faced with fewer "organic blue links", with... Read More
Nine must-watch travel marketing trends
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Nine must-watch travel marketing trends
By Monya Mandich - Expedia | June 22, 2018
Gone are the days of one-way marketing conversations, when marketers spoke at consumers and consumers... Read More
Ctrip partners with iClick to help international brands target Chinese consumers
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Ctrip partners with iClick to help international brands target Chinese consumers
By Rob Gill | June 22, 2018
China’s online travel giant Ctrip has agreed a new partnership with Hong Kong-based iClick Interactive... Read More
VIDEO: The Middle East's young and adventurous digital travel market
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VIDEO: The Middle East's young and adventurous digital travel market
By PhocusWire | June 22, 2018
There are 50 million more people in the Middle East than in the U.S. - making it a target for travel... Read More
Cleartrip buys FlyIn in record Middle East deal as online travel arena heats up
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Cleartrip buys FlyIn in record Middle East deal as online travel arena heats up
By Kevin May | June 21, 2018
A corporate roll-up has emerged in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia's largest online travel agency... Read More
VIDEO - Cendyn's Robin Deyo on group sales tech
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VIDEO - Cendyn's Robin Deyo on group sales tech
By Sponsored Content | June 20, 2018
Sponsored by Cendyn. There is a complex web of relationships within the group sales segment - the... Read More
mmgy portrait of american travelers
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Travelers losing interest in home-sharing, Google gaining ground as travel resource
By Jill Menze | June 20, 2018
For all the chatter of Airbnb stealing scene time away from hotels, traveler interest in home-sharing... Read More
Skyscanner and ForwardKeys partner for improved flight intelligence
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Skyscanner and ForwardKeys partner for improved flight intelligence
By Marisa Garcia | June 20, 2018
Skyscanner and travel trends analyst ForwardKeys have partnered  to enhance the statistics they gather... Read More
Peek bags $23 million fund, claims building "OpenTable for activities" model
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Peek bags $23 million fund, claims building "OpenTable for activities" model
By Kevin May | June 20, 2018
Cathay Innovation is leading a $23 million funding round into U.S.-based tours and activities platform... Read More
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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
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Get real: The power of combining AI with authentic intelligence
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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