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Marriott unveils partnerships for in-destination experiences platform
News / Distribution
Marriott unveils partnerships for in-destination experiences platform
By Rob Gill | May 23, 2018
Marriott has signed a series of deals with technology companies to expand and open up its Marriott... Read More
Qantas launches new distribution platform, Travelport adds rich content features
News / Distribution
Qantas launches new distribution platform, Travelport adds rich content features
By Marisa Garcia | May 23, 2018
Qantas Airlines is stepping up its retailing game with the introduction of a new distribution platform... Read More
VIDEO: Google on its progress in travel so far (read: substantial)
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VIDEO: Google on its progress in travel so far (read: substantial)
By PhocusWire | May 22, 2018
Google has lots of folk in a senior leadership positions who have some degree of responsibility for... Read More
Rethinking touchpoints in the travel industry
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Rethinking touchpoints in the travel industry
By Sponsored Content | May 22, 2018
Sponsored by Smartvel. The customer journey and the associated touchpoints are established parts of... Read More
Wait, did TripAdvisor really influence 10% of global tourism spending in 2017?
News / Distribution
Wait, did TripAdvisor really influence 10% of global tourism spending in 2017?
By Rob Gill | May 22, 2018
The influence of TripAdvisor on how tourists choose to spend their money is continuing to increase,... Read More
Travelaer directs airlines towards brand dotcom conversion rates
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Travelaer directs airlines towards brand dotcom conversion rates
By Martin Cowen | May 21, 2018
The direct booking conversation is often monopolised by hotels, but there is no reason why airline... Read More
VIDEO: Airbnb on moving forward as a company
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VIDEO: Airbnb on moving forward as a company
By PhocusWire | May 18, 2018
Airbnb has joined the ranks of brands in the industry that can generally fill a room whenever one of... Read More
Turo car charing
Opinion / Online
Why David should always fight back against Goliath
By Andre Haddad - Turo | May 18, 2018
Life isn’t fair. So your mother told you when you were growing up, and the older you get, the more you... Read More
Factors pushing business travellers to add a leisure element
News / Distribution
Factors pushing business travellers to add a leisure element
By Linda Fox | May 18, 2018
Expedia Media Solutions has released its latest research on business travellers taking time out for... Read More
expedia bleisure travel
News / Online
More than 60% of business trips include leisure component
By Jill Menze | May 18, 2018
New research from Expedia Media Solutions shows that bleisure travel is thriving, with more than 60%... Read More
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